GTA Realtors Report Mid-August Resale Housing Figures
TORONTO, August 18, 2014 – Toronto Real Estate Board President Paul Etherington announced midmonth figures for August 2014 that point to continued strength in the GTA housing market. There were 3,504 sales reported through the TorontoMLS system during the first 14 days of August. This result was up by 7.6 per cent compared to the…
Read MoreKnow Your Brickwork Basics
Brick is one of the most durable building products on the planet, but even the best brickwork will begin to deteriorate over time. The yearly freeze/thaw cycles, extremes of heat and cold and rain and snow all take their toll. When you inspect the brickwork on your home, watch for these telltale signs of deterioration:…
Read MoreToronto Neighbourhoods Under The Scope: July 2014 vs. July 2013
Find your neighbourhood below and see how July’s sales stats stacked up to last year’s. C02 (Annex, Wychwood, Casa Loma, Yonge-St.Clair) July 2013 July 2014 % Change Active Listings 262 246 – 6.1% Sales 68 55 – 19.1% Average Price $1,042,377 $977,494 – 6.2% Days on Market 30 28 – 6.7% Avg % of List Price 96…
Read MoreGTA Realtors® Report July Resale Housing Figures
TORONTO, August 7, 2014 – Toronto Real Estate Board President Paul Etherington reported strong year-over-year growth for July 2014 sales and the average selling price. Sales reported by TREB Members through the TorontoMLS system were up by 10 per cent to 9,198. This was the second-best July sales result on record. “The second half of…
Read MoreKeeping Up Appearances
While a coat of sealant may be all that’s needed to give your driveway the face-lift it needs, local cracks and heaving are indication of water accumulation and need attention. As a general rule of thumb, driveways will require resurfacing every seven to 10 years. A quality paving job will stand the test of time,…
Read MoreKeeping Your Exterior Maintenance-Free
Vinyl siding has come a long way over the past 20 years. Always a favourite with builders for its ease of installation and low maintenance, it had limitations in colour and style. Darker colours tended to fade and style choices were limited. The colours of today’s vinyl siding cover the colour spectrum from light to…
Read MoreGo With The (Low) Flo
Don’t flush your hard-earned money down the drain when you can save up to 125 litres of water every day by installing an ultra low flush (ULF) toilet. Older toilets can use up to 13 litres of water with a single flush. ULF models by comparison, use 50% to 80% less water per flush, and…
Read MoreShopping for Windows?
If you are window shopping, you will want to choose a style based on your home’s architecture, the purpose or function of the window, and finally, your budget. The type of windows you select will affect the appearance of both the inside and outside of your home and can make a huge difference in the…
Read MoreGTA Realtors® Report Q2 Rental Market Figures
TORONTO, July 18, 2014 – Toronto Real Estate Board President Paul Etherington announced that Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 7,342 rental transactions through the TorontoMLS system in the second quarter of 2014. This result was up by 25.7 per cent compared to Q2 2013. The number of units listed for rent in the second quarter was up by…
Read MoreFences Make For Good Neighbours
Most homeowners can attest to the old adage that “Fences make good neighbours.” But what makes a good fence? Here are some tips on planning and maintaining your fence, and using new materials to make it maintenance-free: Choose material and a design that compliments your home and the neighbourhood. For suburban charm, variations on the…
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