GTA Realtors® Report Mid-April Resale Housing Figures
TORONTO, April 16, 2015 – Toronto Real Estate Board President Paul Etherington announced that Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 4,635 home sales during the first 14 days of April 2015. This result represented a 3.4 per cent increase compared to April 2014. New listings over the same period were down by 4.6 per cent year…
Read MoreKeep Your Home Snug and Dry
Roofing and waterproofing contractors are gearing up for a busy Spring. An exceptionally harsh winter, spring rains combined with melting snow and spring’s freeze-thaw cycles all contribute to ice damming and basement flooding. One of the simplest precautions to prevent ice damming and the resultant roof damage, is a well-maintained soffit and downspout system. Having…
Read MoreResidential Mortgage Rates as of April 15, 2015
Term Fixed Closed Rate 6 months 3.95% 1 Year 2.79% 2 Year 2.29% 3 Year 2.39% 4 Year 2.77% 5 Year 2.69% or 2.49%* 7 Year 3.29% 10 Year 3.89% Prime = 2.85% Variable Closed (5 yr) = Prime minus 0.70% = 2.15% Variable Open = Prime plus 0.80% = 3.65% Secured Credit Lines =…
Read More5 Things To Know About Square Footage
Written by Mark Weisleder Here are 5 lessons to remember about square footage: 1. When you buy from builder plans, nothing is guaranteed: Some builders attach plans with square footage to their agreements, other don’t. Even if the plan is attached, The Tarion Warranty Programme permits registered builders to make errors up to 2% and…
Read MoreGetting Rid of Rodents
More and more Toronto homeowners are shocked to discover signs of rodent infestations in their homes and yards. Rats in particular are now common in the Toronto core and beyond. According to Toronto Public Health, urban environments provide excellent habitats for rodents to thrive and survive. Composting, food waste, vegetable gardens, undisturbed storage/rubbish, low shrubbery,…
Read MoreHandy Spring Cleaning Checklist
After the long Canadian winter, there’s something about this time of year that inspires us to throw open our windows and let the fresh breeze in. Spring is an ideal time to declutter and infuse renewed energy into our living space. A complete spring clean overhaul can take days of course, so plan accordingly and…
Read More2015 Kitchen Design Trends
Every new year brings along new design trends, with homeowners often feeling the pressure to mix up their kitchen interiors to keep things current. But the truth is, when embarking on any renovation project, incorporating more timeless (and less trendy) assets will save both time and money in the long run. This ensures any kitchen…
Read MoreApril Home Work
The daffodils and tulips will soon start poking their heads out, beckoning gardeners and inspiring homeowners to get started on the annual spring yard cleanup. Here are a few other tasks to add to your April checklist: 1. Take advantage of a warm spring day to check out your eavestroughs. Clear out any debris that…
Read MoreGTA Realtors® Release March Resale Housing Figures
TORONTO, April 7, 2015 – Toronto Real Estate Board President Paul Etherington announced that Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 8,940 sales in March 2015. This result represented an 11 per cent increase compared to March 2014. Sales were up for most major home types, both in the City of Toronto and the surrounding regions. New…
Read MoreDefects and Post-Closing Rights
By Lorne Shuman: When buying a resale home it is always advisable to make your offer conditional upon the buyer obtaining a satisfactory home inspection to determine if there are any deficiencies in the property. Because the current market is seeing multiple offers on many properties, some buyers may be reluctant to make their offer…
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