Prevent Your Home’s Water Pipes from Freezing!
If you live in North America, you’ve recently heard the term “polar vortex” used either online, in the paper, or during random conversation by the water cooler. Basically, the weather is setting records and you’re wearing three sweaters under your
What Does the Future Hold?
It’s hard to find yourself in a new year without wanting to peer ahead and consider what the future may bring. In Toronto, it seems certain to bring higher-still house prices.Demand doesn’t ever seem to wane, and Toronto is just getting more and more
What’s the Impact of Your Commute?
By Penny MunozIf you’re one of Toronto’s average commuters, Statistics Canada data reveals that you’re spending approximately 32 minutes in the car, every day. That’s seven minutes over the national standard! For those who use the Gardiner or the DVP on
MARK CULLEN: Amaryllis Add Much Needed Colour to Your Home
By Mark CullenWith a winter wonderland outdoors, gardeners are looking for ways to grow blooms indoors. I always recommend growing an amaryllis. They are easy to grow and provide an outstanding show.The giant, chunky bulb that you can buy at garden
2013 Resale Housing Market Figures Higher than Expected!
Recently, Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) published a release about December’s resale housing market figures and 2013 as a whole.2013 resale transactionsAccording to TREB, Greater Toronto Area Realtors reported 4,078 residential transactions through the
Cancelled Concept for Super Tall Tower in Dubai
Via Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill ArchitectsDon’t get your hopes up, this interesting futuristic tower was cancelled back in March 2009, but we just had to feature it as an example of architects thinking outside the box.1 Dubai was designed by Adrian Smith
Buying a Home with Bitcoin?
Before we jump into this, let’s make sure everyone understands what Bitcoin is.Bitcoin is a peer-to-peer digital currency. There’s no cash, tokens, or anything physical involved. There is also no government body powering it, so the value is determined
Reasons to Buy a Home in the Winter
A recent blog post by Genworth Canada listed a few reasons why buying a home in the winter might be the right decision for you!The reasons are listed below:Your real estate agent’s full attentionWinter is traditionally a slow time in the real estate
Housing Sales and Prices Expected to Rise Across Canada in 2014
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) recently updated its forecast for Canada’s 2014 home sales, predicting sales and prices will rise compared to 2013.Which province will have the most home sales?For the sixth consecutive year, annual sales in
City of Toronto Cleaning up Tree Debris Caused by Ice Storm
Randy Risling / Toronto StarIf you were around the Greater Toronto Area for the holidays, we’re sure the ice storm affected you in one way or another, whether you were one of the unlucky ones who lost power for days, a giant tree fell and blocked your
