For the last couple of years, the Toronto real estate market has been at the forefront of conversations to most Torontonians. Average detached home prices topped over the $1 million back in 2015, and reached almost $1.4 million in 2017, and in a city where rental rates are also reaching unattainable heights, housing is a major issue.  Shift to the present day, just a few months after the city’s all time real estate highs, and the conversation has begun to change. The cooling... [read more]

So you’re thinking about listing your home for sale, or maybe you are already in the process of getting it ready, and the last thing you want to do is spend money on a home that you will soon be leaving. But if you’ve done your research and are working with a reputable realtor, you know that a little strategic spending on making your home the most attractive it can be to prospective buyers is money well spent. While important fixes to major items like your furnace or broken... [read more]

  While the warm weather may have most of us thinking about bathing suits and beaches being just around the corner, all that sunshine might also shed some light on the inside of your home. The renewed energy you feel with the longer days and fresh air might have you noticing that some corners of yourhome are a little more dingy than you remember. And if you haven’t already pulled out the rubber gloves and baking soda, now would be a good time to start preparing that elbow... [read more]

  If the red-hotness of Toronto’s real estate market has gotten your attention, you may be looking at your four walls and think it's time for an upgrade. All the hype might have you thinking this is a great time to cash in and capitalize on the equity in your home. But before you jump on the bandwagon, or if you are starting to feel nervous that if you don't sell now you'll miss your chance, make sure you're actually ready to sell, and that now is a good time... [read more]