Congratulations to my clients on the sale of their condo! This rarely offered south facing suite, overlooks the ravine at Wynford through huge floor to ceiling windows. The unit was completed with lovely hardwood floors in the hallways, living and dining rooms, both bedrooms, and solarium. With approximately 1400 square…
CREA: Canadian home sales edge higher in February
March 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) released a report today stating that the average selling price of Canadian homes crept higher last month, rising to $372, 763 or roughly 2 per cent higher than the same period in 2011. The report also stated that the number of homes sold was…
Choosing The Best Neighbourhood For You: 10 Tips
March 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Shopping for a new home should be fun, not tedious and overwhelming. Most people have a wish list for what features their new home will have and having a realistic handle on that certainly goes a long way to making the process smoother and the results that much better. Having…
10 Early Spring Gardening Chores
March 13, 2012 by 2 Comments
With the beginning of spring-like weather many of us (in my household when I say ‘us’ I really mean my wife!) start to get antsy to begin in on another season of gardening. For those of you that are considering selling your home this spring, it is also a fantastic…
Getting Ready To Sell: Bathroom Staging Tips
March 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The bathroom isn’t far off the kitchen in importance when getting your home ready for selling. Dirty, grimy bathrooms are an instant turnoff for most buyers, and really doesn’t it make sense? If you are truly serious about selling your home, this is a room that you must get ready…
What Insurance Companies Look For When Insuring Your Home
February 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Before an insurance company can arrive at an appropriate premium for your property, it must first assess the likelihood that you will submit a claim. For the most part, the lower the risk (for example a well-maintained home with updated wiring and plumbing) the lower the insurance premium. Policies do…
CMHC: Canadian Housing Market to Remain Steady in 2012 & 2013
February 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Today saw the release of the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Housing Market Outlook (First Quarter 2012). Overall the CMHC is predicting that Canada with see two steady years in the housing market. The report points to low mortgage rates, increased migration, and lower unemployment rates in both 2012 and…
Shopping For A New Home? Start with this basic property wish list
February 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
When starting to shop for your new home it’s always helpful to start with a basic list of things that you would love to have. As you go through the shopping experience expect that this list will undoubtedly change; you’ll exchange some of your old wish list items with new…
A Photographic History of Toronto: City of Toronto’s Photostream on Flickr
February 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Not long ago I posted a blog with pictures of the CN Tower under construction. While searching for the pictures I stumbled across numerous other photos of the city at various points in history that are truly fantastic. Like this one of the Royal York, complete with a blimp in…