Once you make an offer on your new home and it is accepted, you’ll need to start planning your move! Often you’ll need to decide whether to move yourself or hire professional movers. If you want to save money, the do-it-yourself option may be right for you. But first ask yourself some important questions. Do
Toronto Real Estate Board President Dianne Usher announced that both the number of home sales through the TorontoMLS system and the average selling price were up strongly in May compared to a year ago. Total TorontoMLS sales for May 2014 amounted to 11,079 – a new high for the month of May. This result was
Many people neglect the important precautions needed to fireproof a home. Every year, fires take hundreds of lives and destroy thousands of homes in Canada. Many of these tragedies could be prevented. To protect your home, loved ones and possessions, it is important to give a conscious effort to fireproofing you home. The following tips
The bathroom may be one of the smallest rooms in our home, but we spend a lot of time there. It is essential to our daily routines and is often our retreat at the end of the day. In terms of resale value, it is also one of the most important rooms to pay attention
It is very important to have an experienced lawyer when executing a transaction as important and as large as the purchase of your home. The lawyer’s role is to protect the interests and rights of the buyer in accordance with the terms of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, to ensure the buyer is getting
Toronto Real Estate Board President Dianne Usher announced that during April – the first full month of spring – Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported a 1.8 per cent year-over-year increase in sales through the TorontoMLS system. Total April 2014 sales amounted to 9,706, compared to 9,535 transactions in April 2013. Click on the video to get
Placing your home on the market requires objectivity and a specific amount of preparation. But where do you start? Which updates will pay off for you and where should you spend your time and money? As your chosen real estate professional, I will guide you through the whole process and make things much smoother for you.
Sometimes it’s the simplest things that make sense — like appreciating how cleaning and decluttering are the most low-cost, high-return home improvements someone looking to sell their home can make. To help you get (and keep) your home clean and clutter-free, consider availing yourself of any of the following services. A professional cleaning service: Whether
We’ve just reduced the price on this super investment property in Long Branch, Etobicoke! If you are looking to add an investment property to your portfolio check out this Semi-detached Duplex with Bsmt Apt. 2nd floor similar to main floor. Bright and updated with great tenants. Currently the main floor is vacant and the rest of
Question: I am thinking about selling my home this spring and I know that there are a lot of real estate agents that offer complimentary market evaluations. Is this a good idea to get one for my home and is there any obligation if I do? Answer: A Complimentary Market Evaluation
Take your Winter Garden from Drab to Fab A garden is our little piece of paradise, a place to appreciate nature in its changing seasons, and winter is no exception. With a little planning you can go outside and enjoy the fresh air and exhilaration of your garden throughout every season. Create colour by incorporating
Many people wonder about the difference between a property appraisal and a home inspection and how each is used during the home buying process. An appraisal is a formal assessment of the value of a home or property. When you are seeking financing, the lender usually requires an appraisal to ascertain the value of the