In some circumstances a cottage can be considered a matrimonial home in the event of divorce. A matrimonial home is recognized as a very special asset by the law in Ontario. That means that if the home is sold, it will usually be divided equally between the married couple, regardless who paid for it. Even

Savvy buyers know the holidays can be a great time to buy a home in Etobicoke. Savvy sellers will heed the following advice on showing and selling their Etobicoke homes during the holiday season. If you decorate for the holidays, keep it simple.  Too many decorations can make your etobicoke home look cluttered, which is

Greater Toronto Area (GTA) REALTORS® reported 6,896 transactions through the TorontoMLS system in October 2012 – a decrease of 7.1 per cent compared to October 2011. There were two more business days in October 2012 versus October 2011. On a per business basis, transactions were down by 15.6 percent. Click on the latest issue of Your

If you are thinking about buying a home in Etobicoke, it is good to know what some of the upfront costs will be.  Typically, there is a one-time cost as well as monthly expenses to consider.  The down payment usually represents between 5 to 25% of the purchase price of the property and will be your largest

Be sure you fully understand the details before closing a real estate deal. Putting your home up for sale can be a tough decision, but once made and the ball is rolling, you may not be able to change your mind. Last week’s column about a $3.3 million home sale that went wrong for the

Since I’ve been back from vacation, I’ve had time to catch my breath and take in the change of season. The weather is cooler, the leaves have fallen and the trees are almost bare. I have also noticed a lot of “For Sale” signs out there in Etobicoke. Have you noticed them too and wondering

The right window treatment can take a room from bland to beautiful. Here are a few pointers to help you choose window coverings that meet your Etobicoke home’s needs while enhancing your decor: Analyze your requirements. Is privacy the primary concern, or is it the sun’s glare that you want to control? Is heat and

Jason Mercer, TREB’s Senior Manager of Market Analysis, provides his latest market update and outlook through 2013. This update/outlook contains historical analyses and forecasts for TorontoMLS sales and average selling price.  A substantial amount of time is spent breaking down market conditions for low-rise and high-rise home types to explain emerging trends for price growth. 

November 3, 2012 — Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 6,896 transactions through the TorontoMLS system in October 2012 – a decrease of 7.1 per cent compared to October 2011. There were two more business days in October 2012 versus October 2011. On a per business day basis, transactions were down by 15.6 per cent.* “Sales

When buyers are searching for homes in Etobicoke, they want the most house their money can buy. A large house with a choppy floor plan and small rooms can feel less spacious than a smaller home with an open floor plan. A clean, well-maintained and spacious home is not only more marketable, but can often

When buyers are searching for homes in Etobicoke, they want the most house their money can buy. A large house with a choppy floor plan and small rooms can feel less spacious than a smaller home with an open floor plan. A clean, well-maintained and spacious home is not only more marketable, but can often