Simple and Affordable Ideas for Improving Curb Appeal Curb appeal is important. It’s the first thing buyers see when they drive up to your home — and, often, the first impression they get. Fortunately, you don't have to break the bank to achieve a great-looking exterior. Here are some simple and affordable ideas for enhancing your home's curb appeal: 1.  &...Read More

  The Resale Real Estate Statistics for the Month of August 2023 are in and Here are the Key Facts - 5,294 sales reported through Toronto Real Estate Board’s MLS (down 5.2% from August 2022). - Average selling price of all home types was up 0.3% year over year. - 2.93 months of standing inventory. Here are some additional years over year statistics based on area and type of home...Read More

  Low-Cost Staging Ideas for the Outside of your Home   When it comes to selling your home, preparing the exterior can be just as important as preparing the interior. The outside of your home is the first thing potential buyers see, and it can greatly impact their first impression of your property. Luckily, there are several low-cost outdoor improvements that will make your home mor...Read More

    The Resale Real Estate Statistics for the Month of July 2023 are in and Here are the Key Facts - 5,250 sales reported through Toronto Real Estate Board’s MLS (up 7.8% from July 2022). - Average selling price of all home types was up 4.2% year over year. - 2.93 months of standing inventory. Here are some additional years over year statistics based on area and type ...Read More

  8 Things Buyers Don’t Want to See in a Kitchen When prospective buyers visit your listed home, the room they tend to check out most closely is the kitchen. So, it pays to ensure it looks its best. However, no matter how tidy, clean, and well-adorned you’ve made your kitchen, there are some issues — which can seem minor — that can distract a buyer from appreciat...Read More

The Resale Real Estate Statistics for the Month of June 2023 are in and Here are the Key Facts - 7,481 sales reported through Toronto Real Estate Board’s MLS (up 16.5% from June 2022). - Average selling price of all home types was down 3.2% year over year. - 1.89 months of standing inventory. Here are some additional years over year statistics based on area and type of home, that will s...Read More

Upsizing or Downsizing? Don’t Overdo It! Imagine you have a growing family, and you want to trade in the small sedan for something larger. So, you visit the dealership and come back with a bus. Well, that would be upsizing a bit too much – unless you have a really huge family! That’s the challenge of upsizing or downsizing. You need to be careful not to take it too far and ...Read More

The Resale Real Estate Statistics for the Month of May 2023 are in and Here are the Key Facts - 9,012 sales reported through Toronto Real Estate Board’s MLS (up 24.7% from May 2022). - Average selling price of all home types was down 1.2% year over year. - 1.32 months of standing inventory. Here are some additional year over year statistics based on area and type of home, that will shed...Read More

Advantages of Buying a House that Needs Work There’s no doubt about it. Buying a home that is “move in ready” is a real convenience. All you need to do is get your belongings in place, and you’re ready to enjoy living in your new home. You don’t even need to paint. That’s why move-in-ready homes tend to attract more buyers. However, there are advantages to ...Read More

The Resale Real Estate Statistics for the Month of April 2023 are in and Here are the Key Facts - 7,531 sales reported through Toronto Real Estate Board’s MLS (down 5.9% from April 2022). - Average selling price of all home types was down 7.8% year over year. - 1.38 months of standing inventory. Here are some additional years over year statistics based on area and type of home, that wil...Read More