Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 4,557 transactions through the TorontoMLS system during the first two weeks of April 2012. This result represented an increase of almost seven per cent in comparison to the same period in April 2011. The number of new listings grew over the same period, but by a lesser annual rate than sales, which means market conditions tightened compared to last year.
GTA REALTORS® Report April 2012 Mid-Month Resale Housing Market Figures
April 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Just Listed! 215 Wynford Drive #1504 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom + Den
April 19, 2012 by 1 Comment
This beautifully renovated south facing suite is unlike any others at the Palisades! With a unique open concept kitchen…
CREA March 2012 Monthly Statistics: National Home Sales Up In March
April 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Canadian Real Estate Association released their monthly report for March 2012 today.
Renovations: 5 projects that add value to your home
April 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The weather had turned nice again, the winter is behind us (although if you’re reading this in Calgary today you may disagree with me about that!), and the season that marks the beginning of home improvements and renovations for many, has begun!
Renewing Your Mortgage: 4 Key Points
April 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This is a fantastic time to re-evaluate your options and for those of you that have mortgages coming up for renewal here are 4 key points that the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada recommends you keep in mind.
Picking a New Neighbourhood: Ranking of Toronto Secondary Schools
April 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It makes sense that many parents or parent’s to-be, when deciding on their next home, will take into consideration the quality of area schools. This report card is an excellent starting point as it ranks 718 secondary schools across Ontario, including many in Toronto.
Want To Know The Value Of Your Home Renovation? Check out this calculator from the AIC
March 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Curious about the value of your upcoming home improvement project? Or what type of payback will you get from that $20,000 kitchen reno? Check out this interactive guide called RENOVA put together by The Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC).
Gardening: 10 ways to make your yard healthier for you and the environment
March 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
With spring in the air, and record high temperatures being recorded across the GTA and throughout Ontario it seems that gardening has popped into mind, for many, much earlier this year. If you find yourself in the position of needing or wanting to make some changes to your landscaping ,…
Moving With Children: 12 Tips
March 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Moving is stressful for most adults, so why should it be any different for children? In fact for a lot of kids moving is a very scary prospect. Think about it. It means leaving behind important things like their bedroom and home, potentially their school, teams and clubs, and importantly…
GTA Mid-Month March 2012 Resale Housing Market Figures
March 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Yesterday the Toronto Real Estate Board released the mid-month resale housing report for March 2012. The reports shows that prices are up across the GTA, coming in at roughly 9% higher compared to the same period in 2011, and that the number of new listings is down by 2% year-over-year….