Archives for January 2015

Tips For Heating Your Home Efficiently

The dramatically rising cost of home heating is a bothersome concern for many Canadians. Here are some tips on how to heat your home.

DIY Friday: Easy space saving tips for your home

Whether your home is a compact condo, cozy semi, or spacious detached, we can all benefit from a periodic check-in to see if we are making the best use of our space.

Just Sold! 231 Fort York Blvd #118

Congratulations to my clients on the sale of their suite at 231 Fort York Boulevard!

A Look Back At Downtown Toronto

After coming across an article with a great image of the changes that downtown Toronto has seen since 2000, I decided it might be fun to take a look back at some old pictures of the City.

Kitchen Renovations: A survival checklist

Kitchen renovations are at the top of a lot of homeowner’s wish lists – here are some tips on how to survive the process.

CREA: National Home Sales Activity December 2014

CREA released their National Home Sales Report today for December 2014.  According to the report, there was a slow down in national home sales activity between November and December of last year. In the Greater Toronto Area, activity slipped by about five per cent during this time period. The numbers, however, are still better for […]

How To Improve The Resale Value Of Your Home

Home improvements increase your home enjoyment, but they also affect your home’s resale value – upgrading your windows and doors can yield a large return on investment at resale time.  These tips will help you plan for your window and door improvement needs with a focus on resale value: Plan – Consider important factors such as […]

Picking The Right Fireplace For Your Home

With the forecast calling for another bout of incredibly cold weather, I thought now would be a great time to write a bit about fireplaces.

Tips For Selling Your House In The Winter

Many people believe that selling your house in the winter isn’t a good idea. While it is true that a flurry of action happens when the weather starts improving and during the springtime months; it’s not to say that selling in the winter is a bad idea.

TREB: 2014 Resale Housing Report

The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) released their Resale Housing Report for December 2014 and for the year, check out the report here.