Archive for May 2017
You Bought A Home But Cannot Sell Your Existing Home. Now What?
Written by Mark Weisleder There are an increasing number of buyers who have purchased homes without any conditions and cannot sell their existing homes. This could be as a result of the recent government housing policy announcements, increased number of listings, uncertain lending conditions and fewer bidding wars. As such, you need to understand all…
Read MoreBuild Yard Fences, Not Border Walls
A fence can be a great addition to any yard. Prefabricated panels can be brought in or it can be custom-built on site to perfectly fit your yard. Read on for 5 reasons why fencing your yard could be a good fit for you too! 1. Keep pets and children safe. One of the most common reasons…
Read MoreToronto Realtors® Reports Mid-May Sales Stats
May 17, 2017 – Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 5,021 transactions through TREB’s MLS® System during the first 14 days of May 2017. This result was down by 16 per cent in comparison to the same time period in May 2016. The decline in sales was greatest for low-rise home types, including detached and semi-detached…
Read More5 Things to Know About The Ontario 15% Non-Resident Speculation Tax
Written by Mark Weisleder Although the Province has just announced the 15% Non-Resident Speculation tax, there are already more questions than answers. Here is what you need to know: 1. The tax is for non-residents of Canada buying 1-6 residential units in the Golden Horseshoe area of Ontario. This tax is in addition to any…
Read MoreGTA Realtors® Report April Resale Housing Figures
TORONTO, ONTARIO, May 3, 2017 –The Toronto Real Estate Board has examined property assessment and land registry data in Ontario and has concluded that foreign buyer ownership, as well as speculation by foreign and domestic buyers and multiple ownership in the Greater Golden Horseshoe housing market remains low. TREB is releasing their analysis of this…
Read MoreColour of the Year
Benjamin Moore announced its 2017 Colour of the Year, and if you were disappointed by 2016’s plain vanilla pick, Simply White, chances are you’re going to be very pleased with this dramatic departure. The 2017 Colour of the Year? Shadow, a deep, saturated purple. “Allusive and enigmatic, Shadow is a master of ambience. It is a colour…
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