What Time of the Year Should I List My Home?
As all industry experts know, selling a home is influenced by many different factors that can be manipulated in order to maximize profits in the shortest time period possible. Finding the right realtor to sell your home is the first step, but choosing
What to do with your extra fruits and vegetables this harvest season
As we enter the mid-life of this years’ garden you are anxious to pick your first tomato. And why not: I know that I was! Pleased to say that I picked my first ripe tomato on August 3rd – and I am not counting the small ‘Sweet One Million’ that I
What goes down must come up
By Sam ReissSince some tough changes to mortgage rules this past summer, it has indeed looked like our white-hot market is cooling. I give it about a year of modest price adjustments, and suggest to all those looking to move up the property ladder that
What an Eye-Opener!
Open-concept home designs have become hugely popular.
See what scares this first-time buyer the most
Going through the homebuying process for the first time can be intimidating. There are many steps, a lot of paperwork, lawyers get involved, and you’re making deals with hundreds of thousands of dollars.
What the Liberals, NDP, and PCs have planned for city growth
We’re a day shy of the big election, and as expected, it’s gone beyond party politics. The cult of personality is playing a big role in this one, whichever side you’re on.
What can Toronto learn from Montreal about family-friendly condo development?
A recent article in the Montreal Gazette caught our eye because it referenced how “Some condo towers in Toronto now include indoor playgrounds, and even maker spaces where kids (and adults) can work on arts and crafts.” The writer says this is “genius.”
What Becomes a Skyscraper City Most?
In some ways, Toronto seems like Manhattan Light. The vibe can be quite similar, especially in areas like the Financial District and Entertainment District, where the proverbial hustle and bustle is at its most hustled and bustled.Of course, we have a
What we learned about smart homes by talking to home builders
Throughout the month of August, we chatted with five home builders about the use of smart home technology, and we learned a lot.We had the chance to discuss smart homes with representatives from Branthaven Homes, Canderel, Heathwood Homes, Kylemore
See what people in Toronto sacrifice to buy a home
With would-be buyers finally adjusting to the stress test and interest rates looking like their taking a breather, 2019 may be a strong year for home sales in Toronto and other major markets in Canada.