Archive for July 2014
Cottage Bound? Secure Your City Home First
Cottage season for many of us is the greatest lure of the year – and while it’s natural to want to get out into the great outdoors as quickly as possible, it is also important to tie up loose ends at home before you head out. “When you’re enjoying cottage life, the last thing you…
Read MoreLook Down To Up Your Living Space
By finishing your basement, you can gain more living space while reducing the amount of energy loss from downstairs. Basements that are not fully finished typically do not have insulated walls or covered flooring. This can result in heat loss and cause your furnace to work overtime. A renovated basement offers more than additional storage…
Read MoreToronto Neighbourhoods Under The Scope: June 2014 vs. June 2013
Find your neighbourhood below and see how June’s sales stats stacked up to last year’s. C02 (Annex, Wychwood, Casa Loma, Yonge-St.Clair) June 2013 June 2014 % Change Active Listings 293 261 – 10.9% Sales 71 91 + 28.1% Average Price $1,116,663 $1,078,442 – 3.4% Days on Market 26 22 – 15.4% Avg % of List Price 98…
Read MoreJuly Homework
Summertime is finally here and those long lazy days are a great time to plan for upcoming renovation projects and cross some items off your home maintenance job list. If you are planning a move this summer, Homeservice Club can make it easier. With just one call you can arrange a free quote on professional…
Read MoreCurrent Residential Mortgage Rates as of July 4, 2014
Term Rate 6 months 3.95% 1 Year 2.89% 2 Year 2.34% 3 Year 2.79% 4 Year 2.77% 5 Year 2.84% 7 Year 3.79% 10 Year 4.39% Prime = 3.00% Variable Closed (5 yr) = Prime minus 0.70% = 2.30% Variable Open = Prime plus 0.80% = 3.80% Courtesy of John Chrisanthidis, Mortgage Intelligence
Read MoreGTA Realtors® Report June Housing Market Figures
TORONTO, July 4, 2014 – Stepping into his role as President of the Toronto Real Estate Board, Paul Etherington announced a strong increase in residential sales reported through the TorontoMLS system in June. Sales were up by 15.4 per cent year-over-year to 10,180 transactions. New listings were also up compared to the same period in…
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