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Toronto homeowners who have opted to remain in their homes instead of upsizing or downsizing, but who still want to customize their living space will be happy to know that the Fall Home Show is returning. From September 29-October 01, 2023 at the Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place, the decor and lifestyle exhibition will open its…

The Bank of Canada held the interest rate at 5% on September 6, 2023. Cold comfort for the homeowners who find themselves already struggling to maintain their mortgage payments. With interest rates so high a new trend in homeownership is emerging – infinity mortgages.  What is an infinity mortgage? Simply put: an infinity mortgage is…

Mortgage interest rates have risen dramatically over the past year. Although there has been a pause in increases, there is no guarantee that rates will not continue to rise. If your mortgage is coming up for renewal and the higher rates are a worry, there are a few ways to mitigate the pressure a higher…

The summer season can be tough on a lawn. The heat can wreak havoc with newly sprouted blades and can easily ruin the hard work put in to get them growing and strong. There are ways to protect your lawn from the ravages of extreme heat and drought. With the right plan in place, you…

An irrigation system can certainly add value to your Toronto home. Underground sprinklers are useful additions that save you time and money in the long run, although they do have a high initial cost for parts and installation.  Benefits of an irrigation system A sprinkler system provides three main benefits: Time savings Water savings Cost…

Gutters are not something most Toronto homeowners think about – except for the twice yearly cleaning. However, they are the kind of architectural element that is vitally important to the health of your home.  Purpose of gutters Gutters are meant to catch all water run-off and channel it away from your home. Water can cause…

With the sun lingering longer in the skies each day and the warming temperatures, springtime in Toronto is clearly just around the corner. What better way to greet the change of season than by freshening up your home?  Spring clean The first way to brighten any residence is to do a thorough cleaning. Getting rid…

Toronto home buyers have a challenging decision ahead of them in 2023 – to buy now or wait until the market settles? There are several questions that will help determine your best course of action. Let’s take a look at the three key factors to consider before venturing into the current housing market.  How much…

Whether you already own a chalet in the beautiful Ontario, north-country or whether you are looking to get into the market, having a country-place to which you can escape every weekend is a great way to have the best of city living and country solitude. However, if the thought of financially maintaining two households seems…

Welcome back! For our first post of the year, we wanted to cover the merits of buying a house in January.  Buying a home in Toronto has been a competitive sport over the past two decades. With the rise of interest rates in 2022 the market finally started to cool and the pendulum started to…