Termites are an issue throughout Toronto and certainly a factor that should be considered when purchasing a new home. A few months ago I wrote a blog about these little but potent pests, check out what TREB has to say in the article below. TREB: Termites are a hidden problem…
Move Planner: The app to help you on moving day
August 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
As a follow up to a previous blog that I wrote about moving, I thought that I would share with you an app that I recently came across for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch users. Get organized ahead time with this super move planner, it will aid you to plan…
Summertime Renovations
August 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Thinking about renovating? If so it may be the best time of year to get many of your projects started. Think about it, if you’re planning on redoing the kitchen it’s the perfect time to rely on your outdoor grill instead of your indoor range; if you’re planning on installing…
July Housing Market Kicks Off Strong In Toronto
July 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment
According to an article published in the Financial Post this week the mid-month numbers for the first two weeks of the month are exceptionally strong and show no signs of a slow down in the Toronto market. During the first two week period Toronto saw a 35% increase in the…
Getting ready to sell: 10 things to remember
June 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment
I’m asked frequently by sellers what they should do to get their home ready for the market and as part of my service I have a professional stager that I work with. Here are the top 10 things that we tell my clients. 1. Box up those personal items. You…
Picking a Neighborhood: Schools
May 13, 2011 by Leave a Comment
One of the factors that a lot of people consider when purchasing a home, and rightfully so, is where their children will be going to school. The recent annual report card on Ontario schools by the Fraser Institute has a rather disappointing message to Torontonians. It seems that on average…
Just Sold! 149 Gillard
May 12, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Congrats to my clients who took the plunge into first time home ownership and purchased this great property in the Monarch Park area in the east end. This home built in the early 1900s is a great example of some of the fantastic homes there are in this vibrant neighborhood….
Multiple Offers
May 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Let’s talk multiple offers. Most buyers know little about the process save the feedback their agent can offer about the number of offers registered and his estimate of selling price based on the crowd gathered. Then you wait and do whatever you do when you care but have no control,…