Mudrooms: Should You Stage One When You List Your Home?

Given the harsh winter across the country this year, more home buyers may have added a mudroom to their wish-lists. Could staging one in your listing win over more buyers’ hearts? You may already have the perfect space carved out for one. If that’s the case, all you may need to do is bring in…

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GTA Realtors® Report Mid July Resale Housing Figures

TORONTO, July 16, 2014 – Toronto Real Estate Board President Paul Etherington announced that TorontoMLS home sales through the first 14 days of July 2014 were up by 11.6 per cent year-over-year to 3,891. New listings were also up compared to the same period in 2013, but by a lesser annual rate of 9.7 per cent.…

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5 Tricks to “Summerize” Your Home

Temperatures are rising, flowers are blooming and chirping birds greet us in the morning. It’s official, summer is here.  Are your yard and home ready? Here are five sure-fire tricks to help you prep them for sun and fun: Create sensational seating – With summer get-togethers, you’re always looking for more seating for guests.  But that doesn’t…

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Versatile Interlock

Interlocking brick is a versatile performer when it comes to home landscaping projects. By combining colours and styles you can put your personal stamp on patios, driveways and walkways. And, if a brick is damaged or a portion has to be lifted to repair underground pipes or lines, it is an easy fix to replace…

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Cottage Bound? Secure Your City Home First

Cottage season for many of us is the greatest lure of the year – and while it’s natural to want to get out into the great outdoors as quickly as possible, it is also important to tie up loose ends at home before you head out. “When you’re enjoying cottage life, the last thing you…

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Look Down To Up Your Living Space

By finishing your basement, you can gain more living space while reducing the amount of energy loss from downstairs. Basements that are not fully finished typically do not have insulated walls or covered flooring. This can result in heat loss and cause your furnace to work overtime. A renovated basement offers more than additional storage…

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Toronto Neighbourhoods Under The Scope: June 2014 vs. June 2013

Find your neighbourhood below and see how June’s sales stats stacked up to last year’s. C02 (Annex, Wychwood, Casa Loma, Yonge-St.Clair) June 2013 June 2014 % Change Active Listings 293 261 – 10.9% Sales 71 91 + 28.1% Average Price $1,116,663 $1,078,442 –  3.4% Days on Market 26 22 –  15.4% Avg % of List Price 98…

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July Homework

Summertime is finally here and those long lazy days are a great time to plan for upcoming renovation projects and cross some items off your home maintenance job list. If you are planning a move this summer, Homeservice Club can make it easier. With just one call you can arrange a free quote on professional…

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Current Residential Mortgage Rates as of July 4, 2014

Term Rate 6 months 3.95% 1 Year 2.89% 2 Year 2.34% 3 Year 2.79% 4 Year 2.77% 5 Year 2.84% 7 Year 3.79% 10 Year 4.39% Prime = 3.00% Variable Closed (5 yr) = Prime minus 0.70% = 2.30% Variable Open = Prime plus 0.80% = 3.80% Courtesy of John Chrisanthidis, Mortgage Intelligence

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GTA Realtors® Report June Housing Market Figures

TORONTO, July 4, 2014 – Stepping into his role as President of the Toronto Real Estate Board, Paul Etherington announced a strong increase in residential sales reported through the TorontoMLS system in June. Sales were up by 15.4 per cent year-over-year to 10,180 transactions. New listings were also up compared to the same period in…

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