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 of the property and will be your largest one time expense.  Besides your monthly mortgage payment, there are monthly expenses such as property taxes, utilities,

Here we are in the midst of the spring real estate market, the GTA, New Toronto and Mimico are just poised for some incredible opportunities for selling houses! For the month of March, we experienced very little inventory in terms of houses for sale which is good news for those of you thinking about selling. The

Placing your home on the market requires objectivity and potentially significant preparation.  As your chosen real estate professional, I will guide you through the preparation process to help you:  Appreciate the impression your home will make on potential buyers Deine improvements that you can undertake to sell your home faster and at the best possible

Let Spring Cleaning Come  Naturally Did you know that your home can sparkle  this spring without using any chemicals?   Choose from a wide array of eco friendly cleaners on the market or  simply make your own with household ingredients such as vinegar, baking soda,  and lemon juice.  Here are a few tips to  help you

April 4, 2012 — Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 9,690 sales through the TorontoMLS system in March 2012. This result was up by almost eight per cent in comparison to the 8,986 deals reported during the same period in 2011. “The GTA resale market has not suffered from a lack of willing buyers this year. Buyers

Throughout my real estate career, I am often asked a lot of questions from buyers and sellers seeking my advice.  You wouldn’t believe it but, I get asked everything under the sun and sometimes not all questions are real estate related! But, I’m here to help in any way I can and I’m happy to

Watch Mark Weisleder’s Global TV Intervew as he counter many of the “experts” claims the Canadian Real Estate Market is heading for a crash. Mark Weisleder is a Real Estate Lawyer, Author and Speaker For more information visit www.markweisleder.com

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 7,032 sales in February 2012 – up 16 per cent compared to February 2011. New listings were also up over the same period, but by a lesser 11 per cent to 12,684. It is important to note that 2012 is a leap year, with one more day in February. Over the

Throughout my real estate career, I am often asked a lot of questions from buyers and sellers seeking my advice.  You wouldn’t believe it but, I get asked everything under the sun and sometimes not all questions are real estate related! But, I’m here to help in any way I can and I’m happy to

I wish you LUCK this Spring! Helping you, your friends, and your family buy or sell a home makes me feel lucky! I appreciate your continued support and hope this March and the rest of the year brings you health, happiness and a dose of good luck! So far this year has been really lucky

If you are thinking of selling your home there are certain remodeling trends that are in for 2012. It is a good idea to keep these trends in mind when improving your homes overall appearance. Remember the value of  your home may increase when you keep the eye of the buyer in mind. Here are 2012’s top