​​​​​​​Every year, more and more people in the Greater Toronto Area call an apartment home, whether it’s a rental or a condo unit. The thing about these spaces is that they can be on the smaller side compared to a single-family home. ​​​​​​​December and January are the slowest months of the year for residential real estate, and for some people, this makes it the ideal time to seriously hunt for a home and make an offer.​​​​​​​If you’ve been following our seasonal home maintenance checklists, especially for October and November, then your home should be pretty prepared for winter. If not, then make sure you complete everything on this list before the end of the year!
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Winter maintenance tips for condo dwellers

​​​​​​​One of the benefits of living in a condo building is the lack of maintenance required on your part. This perk is especially noticeable in the winter, but there are still a few things you should keep in mind as the temperature continues to drop.

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Tips for selling your home in November and December

​​​​​​​Don’t let the first big snowfall of the season dissuade you from listing your home for sale this year. Selling your home in November or December isn’t impossible! 

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Tips for cycling in downtown Toronto in the winter

Living downtown Toronto is convenient because everything is so close, but in the winter, waiting for a streetcar in the freezing wind can be a nightmare and actually take longer than cycling.

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How to thaw and prevent frozen pipes in your home

In the last week, the City of Toronto received more than 200 calls from residents because their water wasn’t working. According to a release from the City, more than 90% of the water issues were due to frozen pipes on private property. 

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Home maintenance tasks to complete in January and February

Here are a few home maintenance tips for January and February, courtesy Tarion Warranty Corporation. We elaborate on a few of the tasks, and you can check out the full list on Tarion’s website.

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Moving during winter doesn’t have to be a nightmare

So, you’ve decided to move during the winter, or maybe your new construction home is ready for occupancy and the builder has told you when you have to move in, and it’s in the middle of February.

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How to throw together a last minute New Year’s Eve party at home

If you’re thinking of putting together a super last minute New Year's Eve bash at your place, we have a few tips for you.

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