Now that we’ve seen what (we hope!) will be the last of the winter snowfalls, we are now eagerly awaiting spring blossoms, green grass and leaves in the trees! Though spring is often a short interlude in between glacial temperatures and blazing heat in Toronto, it is nonetheless a lovely time of year and a […]
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Historically, springtime is a very busy time of year for real estate. The days are longer, the weather improves, gardens start to grow, people are simply out and about more and let’s face it, everything looks better with a bit of sunshine. While all these factors greatly improve your chances of selling your home for
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Like all of you, we have been watching the atrocities taking place in Ukraine with heavy hearts. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, since the Russian invasion into Ukraine on February 24th of this year, over two million refugees have fled the country. To put it into context, this startling number is
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The term “housing bubble” is one that gets tossed around a lot, particularly if you live in Toronto. It’s also a term that is often misused and misunderstood. Whether you’re looking to upgrade, downsize or get into your first home, there is a lot of scary misinformation floating around that might dissuade you. Instead, it’s
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When clients renovate or update their homes with the intention of selling, typically kitchens and bathrooms are the go-to, along with a fresh coat of paint. While these updates are certainly worthwhile and are something that buyers look for, there are also other smaller improvements that you can make throughout your home that are becoming
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We all have dream numbers in mind when we start to think about selling our homes and, in a perfect world, they would all sell for that amount every single time. Sadly, that’s just not how things work and listing your home at a price that’s too high can have negative impacts on the selling
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When prepping a home that is occupied for the market, several things need to happen. One of the first things we do is have the space professionally photographed. Then, after the listing goes up, showings will be booked and we may even schedule an open house. But before any of these things can happen, we
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It’s that time of year when certain radio stations have been playing none-stop holiday music steadily for a few weeks now and you’re either all about it or avoid it like the plague! Regardless of which camp you fall into, you’re likely committed to attending a few festive occasions at this point, which means getting
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The holidays can be a wonderful time of year! You have the opportunity to catch up with family and friends and also indulge in all the festive treats the season has to offer. It can also be a time to rest and recharge… unless you’re the one responsible for hosting and providing all the aforementioned
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When it comes to condo buildings, there are many to choose from in Toronto! As you zip (or crawl *sigh*) along the Gardiner, it’s easy to spot countless condo towers and cranes adding to our ever-changing skyline. That said, although there are plenty of buildings to choose from, they are not made equal! Condo living
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