Archive for June 2013

North Toronto is especially popular with families raising school-age children. It has everything families are looking for in a neighbourhood including good size houses, an excellent selection of public, private and separate schools, convenient access to Toronto’s transit system, and a multitude of parks and recreational facilities. When the expanded Toronto Mega City was formed in…

York Mills is one of Toronto’s most affluent neighbourhoods. Its mills are long gone replaced by shining office towers and luxury condominiums. Its main arterial roadways including Yonge Street and Bayview Avenue – which were once impassable by car, now serve as major roadways to and from the city core. Yet, despite all these changes York…

It’s your home’s hat. An umbrella. A lid for the family pot, if you will. And it is one of the most important aspects of any sound building. Unfortunately, your roof is also one of the most common problem areas found during a home inspection. Your roof takes a lot of wear and tear! The…

1. Natural-Stone Kitchen Countertops Stone is a durable material that stands up to the tough wear of an active kitchen. Stone’s natural variations in colors and textures make each countertop unique. The most popular stones are granite and marble, but limestone and soapstone are also commonly used. Pros: – Durable and long-lasting – Classic material that does not…

Not all foundation cracks are equal! That’s why home inspectors watch for signs of foundation wall cracking – to help identify the ones that are of concern. No homebuyer or homeowner wants to be surprised by an unplanned repair that can potentially add up to thousands of dollars. There are three main types of cracks…

Bedford Park is geared toward families with young children. It has an excellent selection of public, private and separate schools, many parkettes and playgrounds, a community centre, a library, and convenient access to Toronto’s transit system. History: Bedford Park began as a farming hamlet centered around the crossroads of Yonge Street and Lawrence Avenue. This…