Thinking of Adding a Deck?
Here are 8 reasons why you should add a deck this summer: 1. A deck increases your livable square footage, by creating usable space without having to erect any walls. 2. The quality and variety of decking materials are so vast that they can accommodate any budget and vision. Composite decking is quickly becoming one…
Read More10 Tips for Grilling Season
Barbecue season is upon us! Before you light up the grill, consider these 10 tips to prevent fire-related injuries and damage to your home: 1. Check for gas leaks at the start of the season. To do this: Mix up some liquid dish soap with water Apply the soap solution to the hose that connects…
Read MoreBreaking Up (with your mortgage) Is Hard To Do
It’s hard to look past what’s right in front of you. That can be said for a lot of things in life, including a mortgage. So it should come as no surprise that roughly 6 in 10 homeowners with the standard five-year fixed rate mortgage break their terms within three years. There are those who…
Read MoreGTA Realtors® Release May Sales Figures
TORONTO, ONTARIO, June 4, 2018 – Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 7,834 sales through TREB’s MLS® System in May 2018. This result was down by 22.2 per cent compared to May 2017. While the number of sales was down year-over-year, the annual rate of decline was less than reported in February, March and April, when…
Read MoreGarage Door Trends
Simply put – the white garage door is outdated. There are new designs that offer much more than you could imagine for a simple garage door. As you are browsing for the perfect design you will find unique applications, numerous styles and even more colours. For 2018, here’s what you can look forward to: Bold…
Read MoreGTA Realtors® Release April Market Sales Figures
TORONTO, ONTARIO, May 3, 2018 – Toronto Real Estate Board President Tim Syrianos announced that Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 7,792 sales through TREB’s MLS® System in April 2018. The average selling price was $804,584. On a year-over-year basis, sales were down by 32.1 per cent and the average selling price was down by 12.4…
Read More7 Window Trends for 2018
It’s no secret that homeowners are veering more toward the modern and contemporary in their style choices. This minimalism follows through to the window market, where it’s manifested itself in the form of clean lines, simple shapes, dark colours, and bigger sheets of glass. Beyond looks, homeowners expect high performance, in the form of efficiency,…
Read MoreEavestroughs 101
Many homeowners find eavestroughs to be a big hassle and wonder if they are worth it. After all, it’s no secret that cleaning them out is a tedious and messy task. Not having to maintain eavestroughs may seem like a dream come true, but they help protect many valuable parts of your home by directing…
Read MoreImproving Your Credit Score Isn’t As Hard As You Think
Does your credit score keep you up at night? For some, this one detail in their life doesn’t pop up in their mind very much, because they know they’re making good money and paying all the bills on time. When you’re in that boat, it feels pretty good. But when you miss a payment or…
Read MoreGTA Realtors® Release March Market Figures
TORONTO, ONTARIO, APRIL 4, 2018 – Toronto Real Estate Board President Tim Syrianos announced that Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 7,228 residential transactions through TREB’s MLS® System in March 2018. This result was down by 39.5 per cent compared to a record 11,954 sales reported in March 2017 and down 17.6 per cent relative to…
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