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You are desperate for more living space and now face the big decision – renovate your current home, or buy another one? This decision should be made in a two-step process. Both renovating and buying have pros and cons, and both are stressful, so make the bigger decision first – decide what you want and…

Leslieville still feels very much like a small village. It’s cozy houses, quaint stores, and tree lined streets, seem surprisingly serene and peaceful considering Leslieville’s close proximity to downtown Toronto. The green and white Leslieville street signs that run along Queen Street were installed in 1987. These historic markers are symbolic of a renewed interest and…

Bloor West Village is a popular neighbourhood for families. It has many excellent schools and is within walking distance of HighPark – Toronto’s biggest and best known park. This west end neighbourhood is highlighted by the Bloor West Village retail district which attracts shoppers from all over the city. History: In the 1850s, the area…

Wet basements can lead to quite a few headaches, for home purchasers, sellers & Realtors. The wrong home inspector can turn a simple, easily fixed leak into a bigger issue or even overlook the issue completely. The concerns of all stakeholders are totally without merit here as high humidity can produce surface condensation, mildew, mold,…

1. Containment The containment features provided under this subsection are intended to provide protection for the occupants living in a dwelling unit from a fire occurring in another portion of the building, outside of their control. • A continuous separation with a 30 min. Fire Resistance Rating is required between dwelling units and between dwelling…

Armour Heights is an established Toronto neighbourhood with a rich history. The Don River Valley, Earl Bales Park and the Don Valley Golf Course form a natural boundary along the north and east end of this neighbourhood. Highway 401, one of Toronto’s main commuter highways winds its way discreetly through the centre of this neighbourhood.…

When you are considering buying a home in a particular area, check out how the local public school stacks up against the competition. A top notch public school can have a very positive impact on the value of the home. Many buyers purchase homes specifically because of a high ranking public school, which in some…

TORONTO, February 19, 2013 – Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 2,823 sales through the TorontoMLS system during the first 14 days of February. This result represented a decline of 8.3 per cent compared to the same period in 2012. “The number of transactions was lower for most home types in comparison to last year, but…

Allenby is very popular with families that have young children. This neighbourhood’s biggest drawing card is the Allenby Public School which has an excellent reputation, built around its French Immersion program for students in grades one through six. History: Allenby was first settled in the 1400s by the Huron Tribe which had a village here…