You are thinking about buying a larger house in Etobicoke and some of the neighbourhoods you are interested in are Mimico, New Toronto, Alderwood and Eatonville. You have been perusing the public mls site almost every day, but there are a few houses in these areas with sold signs on them that you didn’t even
Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 7,569 residential transactions through the Toronto MLS system in August 2013. This represented a 21 per cent increase compared to 6,249 sales in August 2012. “Sales were up strongly this past August for all major home types compared to last year. Many households have accounted for the added costs brought
The average price of a home in Canada increased between 1.2 per cent and 2.7 per cent in the second quarter of 2013, according to the Royal LePage House Price Survey and Market Survey Forecast, released in July. According to the survey, markets across the country continue to post gains. In the second quarter, standard
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photo credit: skeggy via photopin cc The recent flooding in the GTA raised important legal questions about homes that were supposed to close at the time. I was recently asked whether a buyer could refuse to close a deal when they suspected the home had been damaged by flooding before closing. The seller refused to
Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 8,544 residential sales through the TorontoMLS system in July 2013. Total sales were up by 16 per cent compared to July 2012. Over the same period, new listings added to TorontoMLS and active listings at the end of the month were up, but by a substantially smaller rate of increase compared
photo credit: skeggy via photopin cc Not coming clean about a flood cost a couple $25,000. Cleaning up a flooded basement can be an expensive task. Not disclosing there’s been a flood can also be expensive, as one couple who sold their house found out. Many readers wonder what they have to disclose when they
Question: Do all of the good houses sell quickly? I notice the ones on Realtor.ca are sold by the time I see them? Answer: Homes that are priced right are priced to sell, and in a market with low inventory it is very likely they will sell quickly. However, if you are solely looking for houses using
photo credit: akahodag via photopin cc You have been toying with the idea of selling your house and have made various upgrades and repairs to your home. You have your eye on a great house that just came out on the market and if you move quickly you can buy it. It has everything you have ever wanted
Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 9,422 home sales through the TorontoMLS system in June 2012. The number of transactions was down by 5.4 per cent in comparison to June 2011. The year-over-year decline was largest in the City of Toronto, where sales were down by 13 per cent compared to June 2011. Sales in the rest
The BBQ is synonymous with summer. They’ve changed over the years, from small charcoal grills tucked off to one side of the garden, to sizable stainless steel structures taking centre stage on decks and patios. Your choice of grill is all about lifestyle. So determine before you shop how often you will cook on it,
The classic dilemma for many homeowners is whether to buy or sell first. There is no “right” answer. It depends on your specific circumstances. Most homeowners agree it is more prudent and less stressful if you sell your existing home before you buy a new one. You can often get top dollar for your home