The Hot Colour For Home Decor
Looking for inspiration to redecorate your living room or den? One of the quickest updates is a fresh coat of paint and this year marsala is the hot colour, according to global colour experts, Pantone. Marsala was selected as the 2015 Pantone Colour of the Year, and will be seen in beauty products, fashion and…
Read MoreResidential Mortgage Rates as of March 23, 2015
Term Fixed Closed Rate 6 months 3.95% 1 Year 2.79% 2 Year 2.34% 3 Year 2.49% 4 Year 2.59% 5 Year 2.69% or 2.59%* 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 MoreDownsizing Made Easier
No matter whether you’re an empty nester, a person looking to simplify your life, or someone who wants to help their aging parents move into a more functional space, downsizing can be a stressful experience. A little guidance goes a long way however. Designer Wendy Wilkinson of Oakville, Ontario specializes in helping people transition into…
Read MoreSpring Projects To Spruce Up Your Home
Warmer weather and sunnier days are on their way and many homeowners are itching to begin home improvement projects. If you are one of them, consider these areas of your home when prepping for spring. Windows and Doors From a full window replacement to a simple coat of paint, updating your windows and doors can…
Read MoreGTA Realtors® Release Mid-March Housing Figures
TORONTO, March 17, 2015 –Toronto Real Estate Board President Paul Etherington announced that Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 3,838 sales through the TorontoMLS system during the first two weeks of March 2015. This result represented an 11.8 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2014. New listings were also up over the same…
Read MoreUpping The Amps For Safety
Every year we put more of a strain on our home’s electrical systems with bigger televisions, high-end appliances like induction stoves, heat pumps, hot tubs, pool pumps, air conditioners, multiple computers, home theatre systems, increased lighting and more. Owners of older homes who are planning renovations would be wise to keep their home’s electrical capacity…
Read MoreToronto Neighbourhoods Under The Scope: Feb 2015 vs. Feb 2014
Find your neighbourhood below and see how February’s sales stats stacked up to last year’s. C02 (Annex, Wychwood, Casa Loma, Yonge-St.Clair) Feb 2014 Feb 2015 % Change Active Listings 204 186 – 8.8% Sales 49 41 – 16.3% Average Price $1,094,870 $1,136,846 + 3.8% Days on Market 25 29 + 16.0% Avg % of List…
Read MoreMarch HOMEwork
As we suffer through the end of a punishing winter, why not turn your thoughts to the sunny days ahead? Plan your garden, sketch ideas for that new deck, make a list of decorating projects and plan spring renovations. It is a lovely way to pass the long winter nights, and you’ll be organized and…
Read MoreProtect Your Home From Spring Thaw
It’s been a long, cold winter and most Canadians are waiting anxiously for things to warm up. However, after so many weeks of snow and freezing cold, melting snow and ice can lead to moisture intrusion and water damage to homes. Here are a few tips from Allstate to help protect your home once the…
Read MoreIs Today The Right Time To Buy A Home?
This question arises on a near daily basis within our social circles. The answer: Today is the right day assuming one has found the specific property that works for them on all levels. If the conversation is about a property which one plans to own for at least the next few years, then yes, the right…
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