Thinking about buying a home in Etobicoke? Raise the topic of real estate at any gathering and the question as to whether housing values are well founded routinely arises. Generally, most Canadians feel very positive about the housing market outlook, as reflected in the results of a recently reported Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index, a weekly
Did you know there are a few tips that a homeowner can do to save money on their utility bills? Here are a few great tips to get you started! Lower the temperature of your water heater down to 120 degrees Fahrenheit This is the optimum temperature for your hot water heater. Most people do
What would buyers see if they drove up to your home? Take a look. Stand outside your home and try to look at it through a buyer’s eyes. First impressions are lasting impressions. If buyers see paint peeling, a crack in a window, or an unkempt yard, they are apt to speculate there are other,
Did you know, the current real estate market dictates your position as a buyer or seller? It helps to know which type of market we are currently experiencing. Basically there are 3 types of market conditions: Buyer’s Market In a buyer’s market there are usually a lot of buyers looking for homes due to many
Toronto Real Estate Board President Paul Etherington announced that Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 8,552 sales through the TorontoMLS system in October 2014. This result represented an increase of 7.7 per cent compared to October 2013. New listings were also up on a year-over-year basis, but by a lesser 3.4 per cent. “Strong growth in
The decision to purchase a home in Etobicoke is a very personal one based on many factors. Besides personal reasons, you also need to look at the local market conditions in Etobicoke neighbourhoods, financing costs and future expectations. The following list of questions is a great way to get started in your evaluation and help you
Bidding wars – almost anything goes When it comes to bidding wars, it sometimes sounds as though the real estate market in parts of the GTA are like the old wild west, where anything goes. I recently was told that a buyer in a bidding war put in an offer without a price, telling the
Placing your home on the market requires objectivity and a specific amount of preparation. But where do you start? Which updates will pay off for you and where should you spend your time and money? As your chosen real estate professional, I will guide you through the whole process and make things much smoother for you.
Real estate home inspection: Buyer beware Home defects: Even if problem is hidden, like a stain under the bed, you may fail if you sue. The answer is a careful inspection. Buyers must be very careful to check for minor defects in a home by themselves, as they may not be protected if they find
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Toronto Real Estate Board President Paul Etherington announced that there were 8,051 transactions reported through the TorontoMLS system in September 2014. This result represented a 10.9 per cent increase compared to September 2013. On a year-to-date basis through the first three quarters of the year, sales were up by 6.9 per cent annually to 73,465.
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