Spring is one of the most dangerous times of year for Toronto homes and water damage. Thawing snow has an insidious way of infiltrating roof seams, windows and doors to cause damage to interior structures and finishes. Unchecked water build-up from snow melt can also affect foundations and lead to severe damage if left unchecked.…

Trends come and go, but sometimes they disrupt the very purpose of a room. The bedroom should always support healthy sleep. Getting enough rest is crucial for immune system health, clear thinking, and appetite control. Creating a room that welcomes healthy sleep means finding design trends that work with your personality and style while making…

When calculating car insurance rates in Toronto insurance companies take into consideration all of the normal criteria such as your age and gender demographics, your driving history, the make, age and colour of your vehicle as well as where you routinely park your car. However, in Toronto, one other factor comes into play – your…

Many Toronto homes built in the late 1800s still stand today and in the hot real estate market these often centrally placed residences are highly-coveted. If you are fortunate enough to snag one of these beautiful properties, chances are you have a lot of work to do to upgrade the interior to meet today’s safety,…

All of us have a vision of how our perfect Toronto home would look – probably a big mansion with luxurious items and a swimming pool in the back garden! However, the vision doesn’t always match reality. Sometimes many of us find a home in a rented property until the time comes for buying your…

With Toronto real estate values so high it is no wonder that many homeowners vacillate between whether they should buy a new home or simply upgrade their existing residence. In many instances upgrading an existing home makes a lot of sense, but it really depends on a number of various factors. Sometimes just finding a…

Toronto’s real estate market is hot. Despite the slow down that it experienced last year, the market is still humming along nicely. Although the gains are not as high as those seen in previous years, they continue in the high single digits. So, investing in the housing market remains a wise decision. Naturally, there are…

If you have been thinking of getting into the Toronto housing market you will have noticed that what you can get for your money varies tremendously from neighbourhood -to-neighbourhood. First-time buyers are always at a disadvantages when it comes to getting their feet wet in real estate when the market is high because being able…

Investing in real estate in Toronto remains a good investment despite the market starting to slow down. Regardless of current market conditions real estate is always a solid investment because property will appreciate over a 10-year cycle. However, that said – real estate is definitely not for the faint of heart as there are many…

Welcome to 2019 Toronto real estate shoppers! We hope that you all enjoyed your holidays and are ready for whatever the new year brings. Let’s kick off the new season by taking a look at what the real estate market might hold in store for Toronto buyers in the near to short term. It is…