GTA Housing Market in Balance during November  The GTA housing market continued to hold steady in a balanced state during November, characterized by a low sales volume, low supply, and flat pricing environment over the last five months -Home sales remained slow in November as activity declined to 4,544 transactions down 49% from a year ago and 32% below the 10-year average. Many buyers r...Read More

  Get Your Fireplace Ready for Winter   On the coldest winter days, nothing beats getting cozy next to a warm, crackling fireplace. Like any major appliance in your home, a fireplace – whether gas or wood-burning – needs seasonal maintenance to prepare it for frequent usage when outside temperatures drop. Here’s how you can prepare your home’s fireplace fo...Read More

  First quarter expected to show double-digit year-over-year declines, with modest quarterly price growth in the second half of next year On a quarter-over-quarter basis, prices expected to flatten in Q2 and begin modest improvement in second half of the year, ending 2023 on upward trajectory; release includes national aggregate quarterly forecast for 2023 Condominium prices expected to ...Read More

Re-Evaluating your Home in a Brand New Year After experiencing a year like no other, homeowners are still entitled to ask the question they ask every year, “What’s my home worth today?” Determining that value starts with a professional understanding of several overarching market factors, such as the general real estate climate, your regional and local activity, as well as your n...Read More

 As more seniors choose to remain in the family home for as long as possible, walk-in tubs are becoming a very desirable and welcome accommodation. The clear benefit is in providing the comforts of a soothing bath or access to a bathtub shower while avoiding the risk of injury while getting in and out of a tub. However, it’s important to understand and appreciate the drawbacks of these...Read More

The more consumers increase their use of online shopping using a variety of sites and payment methods, the more susceptible they become to fraud, including false threats or enticements from scammers posing as retail, bank and credit card companies. With personal profiles being shared more frequently, it stands to reason that hackers will gain increased access to email addresses and other contact i...Read More

Should You Pre-Arrange Financing?  What are sellers most concerned about when considering an offer? Besides the price you’re proposing, they’re typically most worried about the deal falling through due to financing issues. That’s the nightmare scenario for many sellers. They think the sale is done and then a few weeks before closing they find out the buyer couldn’t get...Read More

If you’ve been thinking of selling your condo, and especially if you’re not in a hurry, you might be considering waiting until spring or even early summer. After all, the real estate market traditionally buzzes more strongly during those seasons. But is that a good idea? On the one hand, a traditional uptick in the market in the spring and summer months may mean you could get more for ...Read More

Selling Your Home?  When you’re selling your home, you want it to look its best to buyers. Unfortunately, buyers are likely to notice any cracks or stains on your floor. Luckily, there are many do-it-yourself solutions to help make your floors look significantly better. Let’s start with stains. If you have carpeting, there are a number of spot cleaning products on the market. But ...Read More

In the business world, a phrase that’s often used is ROI or Return On Investment. It refers to the regular gain (or loss) you’re getting from a particular asset relative to its cost.. When it comes to your home, the gain may be more than financial. It may include the benefit of the lifestyle it gives you. For example, a spacious backyard deck pays off in countless pleasant Saturdays wi...Read More