How To Raise Children In A Condo And Keep Your Sanity
The latest data from Statistics Canada revealed that more people are living in apartments taller than five storeys. While single-detached homes were the reigning choice among Canadians, the number of high-rise building dwellers went up by more than 12% between […]
The Big Decision – To Buy Or Sell First?
Buying and selling real estate at the same time requires a good deal of coordination – especially when we are talking about your primary residence. Remember how it was so easy when you bought your first home? All you had […]
My Top Tips For Buying A Home
Summer is in full swing here in Toronto, but the end is near. The Canadian National Exhibition has ended and the back to school sales are happening everywhere. As we move into the fall season, I figured it would be […]
How To Know When It’s The Best Time To Sell Your Home
As a realtor with years of experience, me and my team get asked quite a bit when is it a good time to sell a home. When we get this question, it reveals a few key details about the prospective […]
Buying Vs. Building Your Dream Home
For most people, getting the opportunity to own their dream home is just that – a dream. But it doesn’t have to be. In this day and age the possibility of owning and building your dream home is well within […]
What Is Best For You? Condo Or House
When making a decision to purchase a new home, many buyers face the long standing question: single-family house or condo? The decision is a difficult one and depends largely upon your lifestyle and needs. It is no secret that condos, […]
Why People Love Toronto
While so many North American cities continue to suffer from job losses and declining populations, Toronto continues to thrive. With a population estimated to be in excess of 2.8 million and a total metropolitan area population in the neighbourhood of […]
Where To Begin? A Guide For First-Time Real Estate Investors
Single-Family Homes – Over the past several years, Toronto’s robust housing market has witnessed annual double-digit percentage increases for detached and semi-detached single-family home selling prices. Recent figures released by the Toronto Real Estate Board show that the average selling […]
Should Sellers Obtain An Appraisal?
Most of today’s sellers in the GTA are very knowledgeable and eager to do whatever it takes to extract as much money as possible from the sale of their home. With a little coaching and prodding, they are willing to […]
How Demographic Trends Drive Toronto’s Real Estate Market
While the winter of 2015-2016 may have gotten off to a weak start in Toronto with unseasonably mild weather, the same cannot be said of the City’s real estate market, which remains strong. According to Toronto Real Estate Board President […]
Market Update: Making A Move In The GTA This Spring
The weather is warming up, and so is our local real estate market. Homes are now selling extremely quickly, and competition is alive and well. Buyers are already out in full force. Despite a frigid start during the first quarter, […]
Buying A New Construction Home With The Help Of A Realtor
Are you the type of buyer that loves the idea of moving into a brand new home? From the day you sign the paperwork in the sales office, you get to experience the excitement of seeing your home rise from […]
Understanding The Great Canadian Rate Drop
For the first time ever, the Bank of Canada dropped their overnight interest rate to .75%. Finance experts who believed rates were as low as they could go were blindsided. Most people in the industry had actually been anticipating an […]
GTA Real Estate Market Update
2014 was an incredibly busy year in the Toronto real estate market. According to TREB, there were nearly 93,000 transactions reported last year. That’s almost 6,000 more than the previous year. Competition was fierce and prices rose significantly. For all […]
Becoming Mortgage-Free
Most people who own a home also own a mortgage. Mortgage financing gives us the ability to purchase our ideal home long before we actually have enough money to pay for it. With today’s low interest rates, many people have […]
Getting Ready For A Brand New Year
Another year has come to an end and the holiday season is in full swing. Hopefully, you have been able to take a break from work and the structure of your regular routine to put your feet up and enjoy […]
Avoiding Real Estate Regrets
Purchasing a home is an emotional decision and an intense process for many buyers. First-time buyers, in particular, sometimes lose sight of the most critical things as they sort through properties and weigh out their options. It’s extremely important to […]
Finding The Right Tenants For Your Rental Property
The number one reason why people shy away from owning rental properties is their fear of dealing with problem tenants. Everyone has heard the stories of bad tenants who won’t pay, and the lengthy process of forcing an eviction. The […]
Determining Your Real Estate Investment Strategy
The local real estate market has proven to be a safe and profitable place to invest. In fact, even investors outside of Canada see the Toronto area as a highly desirable place to own properties for income purposes. We have […]
Neighbourhood Spotlight - Toronto's Distillery District
The Distillery District is one of Toronto’s most well-preserved historical neighbourhoods. Over the last few years, this area has completely re-invented itself and has become one of the city’s favorite entertainment hot spots. Dozens of exclusive boutiques, award-winning restaurants, and […]