Basement flooding can happen anytime in Ontario. Snowmelt, spring rainfall, summer thunderstorms and ice jams can all cause flooding. Here in Toronto, flooding happens anytime of the year but the springtime can be problematic. This is because we have snowmelt, semi-frozen ground and spring showers all at the same time. With this in mind, I […]
Safeguarding Your Home: The Toronto Basement Flooding Protection Program
The Vacant Home Tax Deadline Is Quickly Approaching! Don’t Forget to Declare Your Status by April 30, 2025
As your trusted real estate advisor, I wanted to remind you that it is that time of year to declare your home as either vacant or occupied with the City of Toronto to avoid having topay the Vacant Home Tax. In 2023, the City of Toronto introduced the Vacant Home Tax (VHT) to encourage property […]
Are You Selling Your Home in 2025?: Expert Advice from the Charles Francis Team
Thinking about selling your home this year? In any market it is important to make sure that your home is ready for potential buyers to fall in love with; you want to present buyers with a home that they walk into and want to make it their own. So how do you do that? […]
Staging & Preparing Your Home For Sale Are Always Included!
Elevate Your Home with Premium Staging & Styling When You List With My Team When the time comes to sell your home, my team and I are here to make the process of selling as easy and stress-free as possible. When you work with us, you can rest assured that we’ll handle all the work to […]
Tips To Help You Hire the Best Moving Company
Moving to a new home is and should be an exciting milestone. However, it can quickly turn into one of the most stressful experiences if not planned property. One of the most critical choices you’ll make during the process is choosing the right moving company. Picking the right movers can make your relocation smooth and […]
Get Your Home Ready For A Virtual Tour Like a Pro!
With more and more buyers using the internet to find new homes, properly done photos and a virtual tour are an absolute essential. As we are getting closer to the Spring market, I thought it would be a good time to share some ideas from the team on how to get your home ready for […]
Tips to Help You Tame Your Emotions While Selling
For many people, the emotions involved in selling a home is much like the experience of being on a roller coaster! It makes sense. There is a lot going on. First there is the process of selling your property and buying a new one. Then there is the actual act of moving. Add to all […]
Renew Your Mortgage Like A Broker: What You Need To Know
With more that 1 million Canadian’s holding a mortgage that is up for renewal in 2025 you may find yourself in the middle of a significant financial decision. One that can impact your future payments and overall financial health. As a real estate agent, I often get asked about mortgage renewals and whether homeowners should […]
Downsizing Made Easy! Effective Downsizing and Decluttering Tips
Downsizing? If you are moving into a smaller space you may have realized by now that you need to pack, organize, throw out, give away or possibly sell some of your possessions. Easy, right? For most it is one of those things that is easier said than done. Actually, for many just the thought of […]
It’s A Canadian Thing: Spotlight on Pilot Coffee Roasters
You don’t have to look far these days to find something in the news encouraging you to start supporting Canadian businesses. After a week of unexpected twists and turns, it’s easy to see why! Certainly, it has led me to consider my own spending habits. I now find myself trying to support the many amazing […]