So, you are thinking about buying a house and making a move? That’s fantastic and exciting! The question I get asked the most is what to do first? When I meet clients for the first time I usually ask them the following questions to get a feel for what they are looking for and
Do you ever wonder about the houses “For Sale” in your neighbourhood that just don’t seem to be selling? You wonder what is wrong with those houses because other houses in the area have sold within a few weeks and yet there is one or two that still have a “For Sale” sign on the
Greater Toronto Area (GTA) REALTORS® reported 5,759 sales through the TorontoMLS system in February 2013 – a decline of 15 per cent in comparison to February 2012. It should be noted that 2012 was a leap year with one extra day in February. A 28 day year-over-year sales comparison resulted in a lesser decline of
The Royal LePage House Price Survey and Market Survey Forecast released in January showed the average price of a home in Canada increased year-over-year between 2.0 and 4.0 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2012. Compared to 2012, fewer homes are expected to trade hands in the first half of 2013, which should slow
Mother of two amazing children and founder of Bubbles and Squeak Cleaning service and Toronto Condo Cleaning with partner Joseph Lyon. Servicing Etobicoke, GTA and parts of Mississauga. Bubbles and Squeak Cleaning Service was founded ten years ago this year 2013! I began Bubbles and Squeak because I felt the need for personal, well thought
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
When you buy a condominium from plans that won’t be built for a few years, the developer has to give you a list of important documents when you sign the sale agreement. These include the rules that will govern the condominium and a budget for the first year, so you can figure out in advance
If you’re thinking about selling your home, you may be thinking of making some improvements before you put it on the market. This is the right way to be thinking, as your goal is to have a house that shows well, appeals to a large pool of buyers and also nets you the biggest return
Question: I am a first time home buyer what incentives do I qualify for when purchasing my first home? Answer: Congratulations on wanting to purchase your first home and good for you in exploring the options available for first time home buyers. The Government of Canada has the following two incentives for first time home
Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 4,375 transactions through the TorontoMLS system in January 2013. This number represented a slight decline compared to 4,432 transactions reported in January 2012. “The January sales figures represent a good start to 2013. While the number of transactions was down slightly compared to last year, the rate of decline was
Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 4,375 transactions through the TorontoMLS system in January 2013. This number represented a slight decline compared to 4,432 transactions reported in January 2012. “The January sales figures represent a good start to 2013. While the number of transactions was down slightly compared to last year, the rate of decline was
Here are a few tips for finding your personal design style: Determine your likes and dislikes by looking at the furniture and accessories you have now. Our homes often become a patchwork of different interests, styles and cultures over time. Which of these do you still feel passionate about and which would you like to