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How long you plan to live in your home should determine which home improvements to tackle and how much you should spend. The top 5 renovations with the highest return on investment are kitchen, bathroom,
This month we are highlighting two bedroom, two bathroom (2B2B) condo apartments in popular areas. You will be amazed at how much you can save by buying in specific key areas in the GTA versus downtown. What does this mean for you? Read this to find out
We have had some serious rainfall this year so far! Homeowners and tenants need to take some action to prevent flooding. The easiest and most cost-efficient actions are to:
When you sell, you'll probably want to get the best possible price for your property. Who wouldn't? Unfortunately, there are many ways to inadvertently leave money on the table -- sometimes thousands of dollars. How do you avoid that possibility?
Picture your dream kitchen. I'll bet it's not filled with clutter! According to Joshua There is something refreshing and life giving about a clean, uncluttered kitchen. It sets the tone and culture for the home. It communicates calm and order and
Imagine your coffee maker switching on by itself, staying on for hours, overheating and becoming a fire hazard. As more and more appliances incorporate WIFI, the opportunities for hackers to play havoc with your home gadgets increase.
If resale value plays a prominent role in your landscaping plans, then you'll want to take a look at which features Realtors think will most appeal to buyers, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Friday Night is Date Night and I really like looking for new and interesting things to do. We all know that Markham is a great place to live and work but it is also a great place for love! Here are some of my favourite spots to get Cupid’s bow aiming
Sometimes the best things are the simplest ones. There are lots of fantastic green spaces to spread your picnic blanket in Markham and Unionville. Here are some of my favourites:
Markham boasts a circuit of fishing in parks and rivers throughout the city for fishing enthusiasts of all varieties
There is just something about Markham. It is one of those places where people from all over come to get married. The diverse photo backdrops are breath taking. Old country charm, historic sites, and gorgeous parks a just a few of the many choices.
Our team is now able to provide our clients with real-time, targeted micro-statistics of any real estate area (big or small). We can ZOOM IN and capture the sales data from one street and ZOOM OUT to capture an entire city's sales stats.
Vibrant, yet mellow PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral embraces us with warmth and nourishment to provide comfort and buoyancy in our continually shifting environment.
There's no doubt about it. If you want to keep your home safe from break-ins, you should have good locks on all doors and windows and ideally have an alarm system in place. But home security doesn't end with locks and alarms.
This month we are highlighting two bedroom, two bathroom (2B2B) condo apartments in popular areas. You will be amazed at how much you can save by buying in specific key areas in the GTA versus downtown. What does this mean for you? Read this to find out
Do you have only a few weeks to search for your next dream home? Don't panic. There are things you can do to find the perfect (or, at least, almost perfect) property — without getting too stressed out!
Fantastic new tool for buyers and landlords to get micro-stats for a specific real estate market. Our team now has the ability to ZOOM IN and ZOOM OUT on areas of interest. We can be as specific as a street or as general as an entire city.
When examining sales trends, there's no denying that selling in the spring or fall, on average, yield the highest sale prices.
If you are wanting to capitalize on this next best time to sell, here are 3 basic steps that you need to take to be ready
It can be tough to make the decision to sell. In fact, for many homeowners, it's overwhelming. If you're considering making a move and struggling with the decision, here are five helpful questions to ask yourselves.
New synthetic fabric dumpsters offer a flexible method of holding and disposing of renovation waste - without the need to order a large and unsightly metal bin that sits on your front lawn or driveway for weeks on end.
If you’ve ever been on a cruise ship, you know that rough waters can result in a miserable experience. In fact, the expression “smooth sailing” comes from a desire for calm waters. When you sell your property, you’ll want smooth sailing too!
The Meadoway is transforming a hydro corridor in Scarborough into a vibrant 16-kilometre stretch of urban greenspace and meadowlands that will become one of Canada’s largest linear urban parks.
Spring has arrived to condos in Toronto. Average prices have climbed, following a rather stable first quarter of the year.
On moving day, you'll have a big task. You’ll need to get your possessions from your old property to your new one — ideally without delays or damage! Surprisingly, many people underestimate the time and costs involved in doing that.