The Canadian Real Estate Association released statistics for the May 2012 resale housing market today.
Selling Your Condo: Condominium Assignment Basic Guidelines
June 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Many purchasers of new condominiums intend to sell their unit prior to closing to save monthly carrying charges and to take advantage of what they feel may be a premium market for selling. What happens though, when you decide to sell your condominium and the building isn’t completed and hasn’t been registered with the City yet?
Location! Location! Location!: Walk Score & researching the convenience of Toronto neighbourhoods
June 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Searching for a new home? Trying to figure out what neighbourhood is ideal for you and your family? Sick of having to get in your car to go and buy your morning cup of coffee? Want to be able to bike to work? Or just simply trying to cut back the monthly gas bill for your car?
Be Prepared! A guide to getting you and your home ready for severe weather
June 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Summer, winter, fall or spring can all supply their own special versions of severe weather and the reality is that mother nature doesn’t always tell us when, where or how bad these storms might be. That is why you should make sure your home is protected…
Renovating: Keep yourself organized with this project milestone checklist
June 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
In the past I’ve written blogs on how to make this process easier; tips on how to find and hire contractors and what can happen when you rush into projects. I recently came across a helpful Project Checklist put together by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) and the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) .
Toronto Land Transfer Tax: Why we should get rid of it & the way to help do it!
June 7, 2012 by 2 Comments
On June 5th the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) renewed it’s campaign to end the Toronto Land Transfer Tax. Partially, at least, as a result of an extensive poll of residents from the City of Toronto
Moving With Children: 12 Tips To Lessen The Stress
June 6, 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 possibly their friends.
TREB Releases May 2012 Resale Market Figures
June 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 10,850 transactions through the TorontoMLS system in May 2012 – an 11 per cent increase over the 9,766 sales in May 2011. Sales growth was strongest in the ‘905’ regions surrounding the City of Toronto.