Question: I’m thinking about selling my house but don’t want to spend a lot of money on fixing it up. Are there certain improvements I can do that will not break the bank but, will still increase the value of my house? Answer: Yes! There are so many improvements you can undertake that are very inexpensive. With

Greater Toronto Area (GTA) REALTORS® reported 5,879 transactions through the TorontoMLS system in September 2012. The average selling price for these transactions was $503,662, representing an increase of more than 8.5 per cent compared to last year. Click on the latest issue of Your Cizmar Report to see what the market is doing in New Toronto

Sellers must make sure they give their lawyer enough keys to provide access to the buyer after closing.s can go wrong on closing day. If you’re careful and think ahead, you can avoid a lot of anxiety later. Sometimes, though, you have to go with the flow. They only left us one key. The front

Into the first month of the season and I’m really getting back into the full swing of fall! I know I’m not the only one feeling the shift in the energy, do you feel it too? It feels like a bit of excitement mixed with the unknown as we enter into the last months of

Question: According to studies, colds and flu bugs are passed from one person to another more often in the home than in any other location, including school and the workplace. Of food-based bacterial infections, 65% are picked up at home. What can I do to reduce the risk? Answer: Obviously, keeping rooms clean is important. But,

Buying a home in a neighbourhood that is on the upswing can be a very good investment, both financially and in terms of lifestyle. As the area improves, the home values will likely increase. In addition, the people who live there will tend to enjoy their properties and surroundings, and continue to invest in them.

If you plan on putting your property on the market, it can be tempting to list it for a very high price in the hope that some buyer will say “yes”. But that rarely happens. In fact, it is more likely that your property will sit on the market for a long time with no

Question: I’m thinking about selling my house but don’t want to spend a lot of money on fixing it up. Are there certain improvements I can do that will not break the bank but, will still increase the value of my house? Answer: Yes! There are so many improvements you can undertake that are very inexpensive. With

You are thinking about buying a home but are not sure about all the costs associated with your purchase?  You’ve come to the right place! When purchasing a home, 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

Question: I’d like to keep up with regular maintenance for my home. Do you have any  seasonal home maintenance tips I can use? Answer: Yes! I have a great home maintenance schedule for you below courtesy of CMHC. Good for you in wanting to protect and increase your home’s value. Establishing a regular home maintenance program

The Market Watch Report from the Toronto Real Estate Board is out for September. Please watch now as Jason Mercer explains why the average price growth is up in September vs. September of last year.

While the Number of Home Sales Fall –First-time buyer activity drops as market adjusts to new mortgage regulations TORONTO, October 3, 2012 – The Royal LePage House Price Survey released today showed the average price of a home in Canada increased year-over-year between 1.8 and 4.8 per cent in the third quarter of 2012. Survey