Archive for October 2015
Tips for a Safe & Happy Halloween
BEFORE HALLOWEEN Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping, entanglement or contact with flame. Because a mask can limit or block eyesight, consider non-toxic makeup or a decorative hat as a safe alternative. Plan ahead to use only battery powered lanterns, flameless candles or chemical lightsticks…
Read MoreAvoid Buying and Selling On The Same Day, by Mark Weisleder
In my real estate practice, there is nothing more difficult than saying to a client who is on a moving truck on their way to their new home that because their sale could not close that day, we do not have the funds to close their purchase, so they have to go to a hotel…
Read MoreGTA Realtors® Release Q3 Condo Resale Market Figures
TORONTO, October 16, 2015 – Toronto Real Estate Board President Mark McLean announced strong year-over-year growth in condominium apartment sales reported through TREB’s MLS® System in the third quarter of 2015. Sales were up by close to 11 per cent to 6,586 compared to Q3 2014. New listings entered into the System during the quarter…
Read MoreGTA Realtors® Report Q3 Rental Market Figures
TORONTO, October 16, 2015 – Toronto Real Estate Board President Mark McLean announced that there were 9,635 condominium apartment rental transactions reported through TREB’s MLS® System in the third quarter of 2015. This result represented a 22.6 per cent increase compared to Q3 2014. The annual increase in rentals was slightly greater than the annual…
Read MoreGTA Realtors Release Mid October Statistics
October 16, 2015 – Toronto Real Estate Board Members reported 3,889 sales through the TREB MLS® System during the first two weeks of October 2015. Broken down by major market segment, the strongest annual growth in sales was in the townhouse segment, followed by condominium apartments and semi-detached houses. Detached home sales were down on…
Read MoreResidential Mortgage Rates as of October 13, 2015
Term Fixed Closed Rate 6 months 3.95% 1 Year 2.29% 2 Year 2.19% 3 Year 2.34% 4 Year 2.49% 5 Year 2.49% 7 Year 3.44% 10 Year 3.89% Prime = 2.70% Variable Closed (5 yr) = Prime minus 0.85% = 1.85% Variable Open = Prime plus 0.80% = 3.50% Secured Credit Lines = Prime plus…
Read MoreUncover The Natural Beauty of Hardwood
Hardwood and bamboo have become the flooring choices of decorators and homeowners alike. Easier to clean, with a simple aesthetic that suits any decor, more and more homeowners are replacing carpet with unadorned floors. Hardwood – whether it’s bamboo or plank – is one of the hottest trends in home decor and at the top…
Read MoreImproving The Air You Breathe
As winter approaches, homeowners are concerned with keeping their homes warm and snug. But as we caulk and weatherstrip to seal our homes, we need to stop and consider the quality of the air we are sealing in. We spend an estimated 90% of our time indoors, and about 65% of that time in our…
Read MoreCreate Fall Curb Appeal
In preparation for Thanksgiving and the smell of pumpkin pie, create a little spice of your own with some seasonal curb appeal. You don’t have to limit yourself to pumpkins and hay bales – below are tips and projects for sprucing up your home’s view from the curb this season. Front Door, First Impressions Your…
Read MoreSmall Improvements, Big Savings
Cold weather means using more energy to heat your home and for customers with baseboard heating, this can have a significant impact on the electricity bill. For example, a five-foot baseboard heater can cost up to $150 a month to operate. Most homes have more than one baseboard heater, so multiply $150 by how many…
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