Archive for May 2015
5 Things To Remember in GTA Bidding Wars, by Mark Weisleder
It is becoming harder to avoid a bidding war in today’s real estate market. For buyers, be prepared and for sellers, try and ensure that the bidding war process is done in good faith. Here are 5 lessons to remember, whether you are buying or selling, to increase your chances of success: 1. What should…
Read More5 Projects That Will Sell Your Home
To prepare your home for listing – or simply to enjoy it a few years longer – check out these top five home improvement projects that will make your home more attractive to buyers: Give the front door a new look – The front door sets the tone for your home’s curb appeal and security,…
Read MoreGTA Realtors® Release Mid-May Resale Figures
TORONTO, May 19, 2015 – Toronto Real Estate Board President Paul Etherington announced a 9.6 per cent year-over-year increase in home sales reported by Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® during the first 14 days of May. There were 5,655 sales reported in the first two weeks of May 2015 compared to 5,160 sales during the same…
Read MoreBuying A Garage Door
Buying a new garage door is no longer an open and shut case. Today you can choose doors made from aluminum, fiberglass, wood and steel in a wide variety of styles and finishes. A garage door is about 40 per cent of the average home’s exterior, so it pays to do some research before shopping.…
Read More10 Things To Consider Before Your Mortgage Renews
1. Have you explored all your options? Once you receive your mortgage renewal statement, there’s nothing easier than simply signing on for another term. But while this may make sense in many cases, your family or financial situation may have changed over time. 2. Are you comfortable with your payments? If you’ve been feeling financially…
Read MoreA Bright Idea: Energy Efficient Windows
If your home features older windows, chances are 25 per cent or more of your heating/cooling dollars are going out the window. Drafty windows not only make your home uncomfortable, they waste precious energy and drive heating and cooling bills up. You can check for air leaks around your windows with a simple test: on…
Read MoreChoosing The Right Paint Colour
Pop, sizzle, and calm are this year’s secrets to décor colour choices. “My favourite way to change the look of a room,” says Sally Morse, director of creative services for Hunter Douglas, a leading window treatment company, “is of course, to do something fresh at the windows. But my second favourite way is to paint…
Read MoreMay HOMEwork
May flowers are finally poking through in gardens across Toronto, a definite sign that summer is not far behind. It’s the month to get your hands dirty and your garden ready for planting. Here are some other items to check off your spring “to do” list to make your home ready for the glorious days…
Read MoreGTA Realtors® Release April Resale Housing Figures
TORONTO, May 5, 2015 – Toronto Real Estate Board President Paul Etherington announced that Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 11,303 sales in April 2015. This was the highest sales result on record for the month of April and represented a 17 per cent increase in comparison to April 2014. While sales increased strongly on a…
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