Home improvements increase your home enjoyment, but they also affect your home’s value; roofing repairs can yield a large return on investment at resale (some estimate between 50 to 80%) and a good, solid roof is so much better than a leaking one!
TREB: September 2012 Resale Housing Market Figures
October 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) released their monthly report for the September 2012 resale market today. The numbers show an increase in prices in both the home and condo sectors over September 2011 and a decline in the number of transactions throughout the GTA.
Drive Up Your Curb Appeal: 4 Updating Tips
October 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Is your home’s first impression being hindered by a bland driveway, or an eyesore of a walkway? If so, it might be time to kick start your curb appeal with a few upgrades.
Tips for Renovating Your Basement
October 1, 2012 by 1 Comment
Want to add more space to your home without building up or out? Look no further than your basement. According to the Appraisal Institute of Canada, renovating a basement can give you an over 50% return on your investment when it comes to selling your home.
Sold! 225 Browning Ave
September 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Congratulations to my clients on the sale of their home! This beautifully renovated home is located in the east end, and is a fantastic location with the TTC and Danforth shopping and restaurants just steps away.
Protecting Our Trees: The Emerald Ash Borer and what it means to you and our urban forest
September 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Until recently I don’t think I could have identified an Ash tree to you, to me this species of tree was just one of the many that you see throughout Toronto. Then I came across some information about a certain little pest that is wreaking havoc on these poor, unfortunate trees. That pest is the Emerald Ash Borer.
Protecting Our Trees: Tips for selecting a qualified Tree Care company
September 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A study done by the City of Toronto called “Every Tree Counts” estimated that the city has an estimated 20% tree canopy cover. Of this 20% coverage, 60% of the tree are on private property
Just Sold! 263 Rhodes Ave
September 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Congratulations to my clients on the sale of their home! This fully renovated, fabulous detached home is located in the east end, close to the Beaches, around the corner from Leslieville and just a short jaunt to downtown
Hot Options: Tips for Choosing the Right Fireplace
September 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Whether it’s coming inside after hitting the slopes, playing ice-hockey, or walking the dog on a brisk night: there’s nothing better than curling up to a nice, warm fire.
GTA REALTORS® Release September 2012 Mid-Month Resale Figures
September 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Toronto Real Estate Board released their mid-month numbers for September 2012 yesterday. For the first time single-detached homes in the City of Toronto (416 area code) have hit an average selling price of over $800,000