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 ,…
Gardening: 10 ways to make your yard healthier for you and the environment
March 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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….
Just Sold! 215 Wynford Drive # 503 (2 Bedrooms & 2 Bathrooms)
March 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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…
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…