TREB Reports Mid-January Sales Statistics
January 20, 2016 – Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 1,583 sales through TREB’s MLS® System during the first 14 days of January 2016. This result represented a 15 per cent increase compared to 1,376 sales reported during the same time frame in 2015. Annual rates of sales growth were stronger in the areas surrounding the…
Read MoreRenovating To Age In Place
More than half of homeowners 60 and older say they intend to stay in their current homes indefinitely, according to a recent survey by Houzz. Fortunately for people who want to stay put, a range of home improvements can make it easier to remain in your home as you grow older. In fact, 60 percent…
Read MoreWindow Shopping To Save Energy
Today’s new high-performance windows can have a tremendous impact on your home in terms of energy conservation. National Resources Canada estimates windows and doors account for 25 per cent of all heat loss, so it makes sense to keep them in good repair. Existing windows can be made more efficient by retrofitting caulking and weatherstripping,…
Read MoreThinking of a Reno? Start with a Design Consultation
With an uncertain real estate market and soaring house prices in Toronto, many homeowners are opting to stay put and renovate rather than move. The housing stock is aging and people who have owned their homes for many years have equity value. This, and low interest rates, are making renovating an attractive alternative to moving.…
Read MoreJanuary HOMEwork
As you are cleaning up from the holidays, January is the perfect time to take a hard look at your home and prioritize repair or renovation projects. It’s a good idea to make a list of things that need to be done and start lining up quotes from contractors now before the trades get busier…
Read MoreNew Year’s Resolutions For Your Home
Most of us make a resolution or two as the new year rolls around; hit the gym more often, drop a few pounds, shake those bad habits. Homeowners, too, should make a few resolutions of their own that will pay off in lower expenses and higher real estate value: Maintain your home – It makes…
Read MoreGTA Realtors® Report Record Year For MLS® Home Sales
TORONTO, January 6, 2016 – The second best sales result on record for December capped off a record year for TREB MLS® home sales in the GTA. Toronto Real Estate Board President Mark McLean announced that there were 4,945 sales reported in December bringing the 2015 calendar year total to 101,299 – a substantial 9.2…
Read MoreTREB Reports Mid December Sales Stats
December 18, 2015 – Toronto Real Estate Board Members reported 2,760 sales through TREB’s MLS® System during the first 14 days of December 2015 – up 11.9 per cent compared to the first two weeks of December 2014. Growth in new listings over the same period was also very strong. In fact, with an annual…
Read MoreKeeping Out Unwanted House Guests
As the weather turns nasty this month, rodents, raccoons and other critters are on the prowl looking for warmer homes. Keep them out of your home by following these pest control tips from the City of Toronto: Check flashing around the chimney and have it capped to keep animals from nesting. Inspect all roof vents…
Read MoreHelpful Holiday Hints
For many, the holiday season is a stressful time of juggling work, family and social commitments, making it difficult to savour the moments that make this time of year so special. Here are a few tips to help ease the stress and make the holiday season a meaningful time for you and your family: Slow…
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