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A place to go for current real estate news, local events and neighbourhood happenings (and other cool things).
Having a good credit score is crucial for buying a house as most mortgage lenders use it to assess the buyer's creditworthiness. Here's what you need to know about credit scores to buy a property in Canada.
Moving your entire life to a new location takes time, money and causes considerable disruption to your life. So why do so many people choose to willingly move to a new home? Here's ten solid reasons people choose to move on to a new place to live.
On a year-over-year basis, sales edged lower compared to April 2022, but new listings were down by more than one-third. Fewer listings relative to sales meant there was more competition between buyers, supporting an improvement in selling prices.
There are some obvious costs of selling a home that you've probably anticipated, like commissions to the listing and buyer brokerages and legal fees. But there is also a variety of smaller expenses to factor in. Here's a breakdown of the typical costs
For the first time since May 2022, average sale prices were ABOVE the average list price, signaling a rise in competition among buyers.
The decision to make a lifestyle change can be a daunting one, but the longer you wait, the more you're sacrificing. Waiting for the "perfect" time or situation can cost you valuable time and the opportunity to live your life to the fullest.
New listings continue to drop year-over-year in the GTA. This severe inventory shortage, coupled with an increase in buying intentions and demand have lead to increased competition between buyers and a return to bidding wars in some.
Title Fraud is real and in the news these days. Homeowners who have owned their home for a long time and have no debt registered on title can be prime targets for title stealing and mortgage fraud. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself
Number of sales and new listings substantially lower than last year directly impacted by higher borrowing costs. Home sales in November were down 49% since last year.
You've been house-hunting for a while now and finally decide to make an offer on a particular property. Your offer is accepted and you go to bed that night feeling excited. But when you wake up the next morning you may feel some doubts creeping in
Tired of struggling with your paper clutter? Here's a sure-fire way to clear your paper clutter. Get ready to roll up your sleeves, get to work, and say goodbye to the stress and all those papers you don't need!
Time to get rid of all those old tax returns and documents cluttering up your home. Simply stop by with your documents and a professional shredding company will be there to shred your private documents into indiscernible bits of paper, at NO COST.
Number of sales and new listings substantially lower than last year directly impacted by higher borrowing costs. Home sales in November were down 49% since last year.
As home sales continue to decrease every month, Many homebuyers and sellers are waiting and watching for the market to steady before making any decisions. However, opportunities exist and there are still lots of people buying homes
Just like stocks, RRSP's or any other type of investments, it's a good idea to know where you stand. To help with this, we offer our clients an annual comparative market analysis of their home as a way of helping them keep an eye on their best asset.
Over half of us receive unwanted gifts and the reality is that most of our homes are already overcrowded with clutter. The thought of adding more layers of stuff on top of it can be a bit overwhelming. Here are some great gift ideas that are clutter free.
Gifts are like people.They come in all shapes and sizes and you like some more than others. You'll be less likely to overspend if you've set some boundaries or expectations in advance. Here are some examples
GTA home sales in October were down 49% since last year. The market continues to adapt to a higher borrowing cost environment. But, how does the ongoing lack of inventory affect current home prices?
Financial incentives now available to Ontarians when you improve your home's efficiency with smart thermostats, new windows and air sealing just to name a few of the eligible options when greening your home.
GTA home sales in September were down 44% since last year. However, prices were up 0.7% from last month. Will October be the peak of the fall real estate market?
If you want your home to look different than it does and to be free of clutter but you can't seem to take any action, there is undoubtedly an emotional underpinning. Clutter is an emotional issue and often connects with our deepest fears and sadness.
GTA home sales were down 34.2% from last year, showing a lesser annual decline than seen in the last 4 months. Sales represented a higher share of new listings. Could this indicate some support for home sale prices?
How do rising interest rates affect homeowners, especially if you are thinking of selling in the next year or two? The activity of buyers plays an important role in the real estate market and the biggest factor affecting our market right now is
Our relationship with our things can be complex and choosing which items to let go of can be arduous. How do you decide what stays and what goes? What makes something clutter to you? These questions will help you to determine what's clutter and what's not