Nothing like a blast of Arctic chill to remind us that it is winter!  If you are considering listing your home this winter season, here are our top eight tips for preparing your home for a successful winter sale! Include both Winter and Summer photographs of your home in the listing especially if you have outdoor features like a pool, professional landscaping, upgraded stone work, gardens, etc. You can also print the Summer photos and have them available onsite so that visitors... [read more]

Did you know Toronto condo prices are going up more than 10% each year? Statistics gathered over the last few years show how much the average price of a Toronto condo or condo townhouse has appreciated from the previous year: 2019 – 11.9% 2018 – 11.4% 2017 – 10.3% With this consistent upward trend, it becomes costly to wait to get into the real estate market. Just think of the equity appreciation that you are missing out on right now! If you buy a $500,000... [read more]

COVID-19 has created financial challenges in the mortgage market, and changes are on the horizon which will make it harder for Canadians to get a mortgage. The mortgage market has been in a state of flux the past two months and with that Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is contemplating possible changes to protect Canadians against instability in the housing market.   The CMHC is the government body that insures mortgages in Canada and last week, in a presentation to the... [read more]

One of the most common questions our clients have asked is: When is the right time to buy real estate in Toronto? Should I buy now during the pandemic, or should I wait and see what transpires with the market after we return to our “new normal”?   The answers to these questions are a bit complicated and cannot be generalized for all without a proper discussion, as we always significantly factor in your personal situation and real estate goals to provide the most relevant... [read more]

We hope that you and your family are safe and healthy during this unprecedented time of uncertainty. As you may know, the Canadian government has designated the real estate industry an essential service. This means we are open for business and available to assist you should you need our help or guidance. Whether you have questions about your own home, a rental property you own or plans that you had to buy or sell real estate this year, we are here to offer our opinion, based on what we know... [read more]