Choosing Tile For Flooring
If you are looking for a durable, practical flooring solution that will add value and beauty to your home, ceramic tile is a smart choice. Not only is it resistant to water, scratches and fire, today’s selection of floor and wall tiles is so varied, that you can achieve any look or style. Ceramic tile…
Read MoreEnergy Saving Decor Tips
Energy-savvy homeowners know that maintaining caulking and weatherstripping is essential to reducing energy costs. But many might not realize that the wallpaper they choose or where they place that bookcase can also affect energy costs. Here are some tips to help you create an energy-efficient decor in your home: Place large, heavy furniture – such…
Read MoreCreating Your Unique Deckspace
When it comes to designing a backyard escape, simple can be best. Far from being boring, a simple deck design featuring bold, clean lines can create a wonderful backdrop to show off nature’s beauty. At its best, a deck represents a transition from the house to the outdoors. It can be a simple extension of…
Read MoreMid- September Sales Stats
September 16, 2016 – Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 3,847 home sales through TREB’s MLS® System during the first 14 days of September 2016. This result represented a 19.1 per cent increase compared to the first two weeks of September 2015. Annual sales growth was strongest for condominium apartments, but double-digit increases were also noted…
Read MoreClues For Choosing Exterior Hues
A fresh coat of exterior paint is the easiest, most cost-effective way to spruce up and protect your home’s exterior. As well as setting the tone for your home’s exterior, paint provides protection against moisture penetration and the damage caused by the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Colour is the power tool for creating visual impact, but…
Read MoreFall Lawn Care
What you do for your lawn during the fall will have a great impact on what your lawn will look like next spring. There are four simple steps you can take to help ensure your lawn will be healthy, green and the envy of the neighbourhood next year: 1) Aerate: This means to puncture your…
Read MoreRejuvenate Your Home For Winter
With fall just around the corner, many a homeowner’s thoughts turn grudgingly to preparing for the cold weather that is just around the corner. As we move indoors, it is a good time to re-evaluate the look and efficiency of our living space. Here are a few tips to help make your indoor space cozy…
Read MoreResidential Mortgage Rates as of September 7, 2016
Term Fixed Closed Rate 6 months 3.95% 1 Year 2.29% 2 Year 2.09% 3 Year 2.34% 4 Year 2.49% 5 Year 2.39% 7 Year 2.98% 10 Year 3.89% Prime = 2.70% Variable Closed (5 yr) = Prime minus 0.50% = 2.20% Variable Open = Prime plus 0.80% = 3.50% Secured Credit Lines = Prime plus…
Read MoreGTA Realtors® Release August Resale Housing Figures
TORONTO, ONTARIO, September 7, 2016 – Toronto Real Estate Board President Larry Cerqua announced that Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported a record 9,813 sales through TREB’s MLS® System in August 2016. While this sales result was 23.5 per cent above the number of transactions reported for August 2015, it is important to note that the…
Read MoreMaster Bathroom Remodels Are Going High-Tech
Home owners are increasingly investing to create luxurious, modernized master baths, according to the 2016 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Survey of more than 2,100 home owners who are planning or recently completed a bathroom renovation project. Of those surveyed, 20 percent say they are updating the toilet; 12 percent are updating a tub; and 9…
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