How To Strategically Purchase An Income Property

March 19th, 2018

If you're looking to buy Toronto real estate, unless you're loaded with bags of loot, finding a place that fits your current and possible future needs (like going nuclear and having kids) is a tough order to follow. But if you can pony up the price of entry for a… Read Full Entry

How To Make Your Move More Eco-Friendly

February 21st, 2018

Following up last month's Homewatch post about moving into a condo, we'd like to feature another joint post with Cargo Cabbie that discusses a trend toward eco-friendly moving practices! So... What Exactly Is 'Sustainable Moving'? Everybody dreads moving day; it's potential for chaos can even overshadow the excitement of… Read Full Entry

How To Master A Condo Move

January 17th, 2018

We originally composed this month's Homewatch contribution as a guest piece on the blog of Toronto's best moving company: Cargo Cabbie! Guest Post: A Realtor’s Top Tips for Mastering a Condo Move Condo living can offer quite a few advantages compared to living in a house, such as… Read Full Entry

How To Assess The Value Of Outdoor Living Space

December 21st, 2017

As you gear up for your homebuying journey, it's important to identify and your shelter priorities before you actually begin the search. If you love downtown living and prioritize the value of being outdoors - purchasing a condo with a terrace might be the optimal solution. However, be aware the… Read Full Entry

How To Adapt To Canada’s Rising Interest Rates

November 20th, 2017

In one of the more hotly anticipated economic moves this past summer, the Bank of Canada raised interest rates for the first time in 7 years, lifting its benchmark interest rate to 0.75 per cent from 0.50 per cent I talked in my summer forecast for Toronto real estate (click here and… Read Full Entry

How To Maintain Your Home And Garden: Essential Tools

October 27th, 2017

Attention: New Property Owners! To maintain your home’s asset value, you need to be on top of maintenance in its many facets. Not only that, but having your property look its best and in good repair will enhance your own enjoyment of 'Home'. When you are stocking up on home… Read Full Entry

How To Survive Home Renovations

September 14th, 2017

Home renovations are a commonplace activity in the city of Toronto, especially given the age of many of the homes in question, and the growing phenomenon for Buyers to buy homes in their current price point, with the intention to place their own personal stamp on them over time. But… Read Full Entry

How To Know If You’re Up For A Fixer Upper

August 29th, 2017

Given the age and the sky-high prices of Toronto's vintage housing stock, pretty much every Buyer is faced with the reality that property in their price point may require substantial work. Although your housing choices may rely heavily on a budget and a checklist of must-have needs and wants, have… Read Full Entry

How To Prepare Your Home For Emergencies

July 27th, 2017

To keep your house and the asset that it represents in great shape, you need to take every step to make sure that you are prepared to manage in the event of an emergency and to mitigate potential damage to your property. In many cases, some ongoing maintenance and mindful… Read Full Entry

How To Reconcile Your Dream Location With Your Dream Home

June 29th, 2017

Like all solid, long-term decisions, there is an element of trust in your instincts when buying a home. To draw a parallel, when you select your mate, you assume that you are going to be together forever based on a number of criteria that you’ve assessed. But even though you’ve… Read Full Entry