BBQ Season is Here!

It’s summertime, and the living is easy  – or at least it will be when you check out these fast, fresh tips for your next backyard bash. Detailed Decorating Light up the party area with clear miniature lights. String them from trees, arrange them on the buffet table and even lay them on the ground…

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TREB’s Mid-June Resale Statistics

June 19, 2017 – Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 2,999 transactions through TREB’s MLS® System during the first 14 days of June 2017. This result was down by 50 per cent in comparison to the same time period in June 2016. The decline in sales was greatest for detached houses followed by other low-rise home…

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First Impressions Are Everything

First impressions are everything; your home is no exception. Think of your home’s colour palette as an important backdrop, but picking the right paint is a topic that causes frustration for many. Paint is relatively simple to apply or change, but it is still important to remember that the wrong colour inside or out can…

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Air Duct Cleaning – FAQ

Do I need to clean my air ducts if my home is brand new? Surprisingly, yes. Construction debris is one of the most common types of contamination that is found in air duct systems. Fine particles, such as drywall dust or sawdust, as well as other materials can make their way into your system when…

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Your House Spalling Apart?

Bricks crumble and spall (break apart) for a variety of reasons, most of which point to moisture and water infiltration. You can protect your bricks from crumbling by adding proper drainage, checking for early signs of damage and properly cleaning and repairing bricks. Crumbling or spalling bricks are classified as deteriorating when entire chunks of…

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Five Essential Spring Pest Control Tips

Spring is here, and so are some of the worst pests of the season. Every spring bugs and wildlife start to work their way into your home. Being proactive now can give you the upper hand in preventing an unwanted infestation. Here are a few tips to maintain bug-free home this spring and summer! Treat…

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A Mortgage Pre-Approval – It’s Not What You’d Expect It To Be

Although going through the pre-approval process is more important than ever, the actual term ‘pre-approval’ is often misleading. It really addresses just a few variables that may arise once in the middle of an actual offer. The pressure in many markets has never been greater to write a condition-free offer, yet due to recent changes…

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What’s Involved in an A/C Tune-Up?

Regular maintenance for your heating and air conditioning units is extremely important. The people who don’t realize this are often those whose systems unexpectedly break down, leaving them without any heating or air conditioning during some of the most uncomfortable times of year (ie. Long weekends when the extended family has come to visit, you run…

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GTA Realtors® Release May Resale Housing Market Figures

TORONTO, June 5, 2017 – Toronto Real Estate Board President Larry Cerqua announced that Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 10,196 sales through TREB’s MLS® System in May 2017 – down by 20.3 per cent compared to 12,790 sales reported in May 2016. Sales of detached homes were down by 26.3 per cent. Sales of condominium…

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