Do you ever find yourself frustrated by the mess in your kitchen cupboards? When you open your pantry door do 10 things fall out before you’ve touched even one thing? Have you ever searched and searched (and searched) for a canned product that you know you bought on your last visit to the grocery store?
Kitchen Organization: Some great ideas to keep your kitchen ready for the cook!
February 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Downtown Toronto: A quick look at how it once was
February 27, 2013 by 2 Comments
With all the change that is currently underway downtown it is sometimes difficult to imagine what it looked like before all the office buildings and condos. To satisfy my own curiosity I’ve put together a collection of a few pictures of historic downtown Toronto dating from 1866 to 1950.
Home Insurance: What your Insurance Company may look at when it comes time to insure your home
February 25, 2013 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
Condominium Assignment: A Few Basic Guidelines
February 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
With many new condominium projects in Toronto still under construction and in the pre-registration phases, it is possible that some buyers’ may find themselves contemplating purchasing a unit that is being sold as an Assignment.
Thinking Of Selling? Tips for getting your home ready for the market
February 19, 2013 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 team’s service we provide professional staging advice
CREA: Canadian Home Sales Edge Higher In January
February 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Canadian Real Estate Association released statistics today for January 2013. Their report shows a sales increase in the GTA of 5.6 per cent with National sales activity homes sales rising 1.3 per cent between December and January. On a whole the numbers show that the Canadian real estate market is holding firmly in balanced territory.
If You Have A Basement, Why Not Use It? 6 reasons why you should renovate your basement
February 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Does the thought of trying to walk through your basement scare you? Have you yet to unpack those moving boxes stored away in the depths of the basement from 5 years, or longer, ago?