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Fall Is In The Air
It seems hard to believe we are well into September with warm days still, but the coolness in the air at night is a sure sign of Fall. I don’t know about you, but this is my favourite time of year! I am ready to wear stylish blazers, jaunty scarves, and enjoy the...
A Little Good News For First-Time Home Buyers
Ah, Summertime - it’s short and fleeting. It’s the time for patios and backyard BBQ’s and a little extra Vitamin D. It’s also a great time to buy a house. There are fewer people looking and 57% more active listings compared to this time last year. July 2022 sales...
A Balanced Market is a Good Thing
It’s clear now that higher borrowing costs continue to impact home sales, as we’ve seen with the June stats. Total sales numbers were down 41%, compared to last year with 6,474 transactions in the GTA, BUT keep in mind that sale prices are still strong. Although...
May 2022 Market Watch
Hi! Andrea Bertucci here with our Real Estate Market insights.Housing market conditions have indeed continued to evolve throughout May. Sales were down, and active listings were up. GTA realtors reported just over 7,000 sales in May 2022, down 38% from May...
The Toronto Real Estate Market is Still Healthy!
As you likely already know, interest rates have been on an upward trajectory since January, and we're starting to see the intended effect on overall inflation and the real estate market. The Federal Government's objective is to bring the inflation rate to...
Average GTA Home Price Hovers At $1.3M
TORONTO, ONTARIO, April 5, 2022 – There were almost 11,000 Greater Toronto Area (GTA) homesales reported in March 2022, capping off the third-best March and second-best first quarter on record.Tight market conditions continued to support a double-digit...
Home Seller’s Guide – Useful Tips For Selling Your Home (Free Download)
Selling your home in this housing climate can seem difficult. But it doesn't have to be. We've created an easy, free guide to help you gain inside knowledge on how to sell your property effectively. Here's what you'll learn: How to engage buyers Staging...
A 21% Increase In Toronto’s Real Estate. So, What Do You Do?
Did you ever think you’d live to see the day when the average price of a detached home in Toronto hit almost $1.8 million?That’s a 21% jump from last year alone. New listings in October were down 34% overall in with would-be sellers sitting on the sidelines, unwilling...
Toronto’s Fall real estate market is TIGHT
Phew! I don’t know about you, but September felt like a marathon. With back to school, crazy traffic again and, of course, puppy training. Queue the Covid Puppy. Heading into the Fall real estate market, conditions are the tightest they have been as new listings in...
Liberals want to cool the housing market?
With the Fall real estate market on the horizon after what has been a sleepy summer (relative to sales in Summer 2020), the time is fast approaching for home buyers and sellers alike to put their ‘Game Face’ on and steel themselves for the market. Fall is always a...
5 Tips First-Time Homebuyers Need to Know to Get Their Home Sooner
Saving for that down payment is tough enough. Fortunately, there are a number of options available that can alleviate some of the burden and get you into your home a little sooner and take advantage of record low mortgage rates.
So You Want to Be A Landlord (Covid Edition)
Generating rental income is an excellent way to improve cash flow and build up your wealth over time. It can also be a great way to keep your own mortgage costs down, all the while building up equity. However, becoming a landlord is more than just putting up a “For...
What’s Moving People During The Pandemic? (Toronto’s Spring Real Estate Market 2021)
As we get into the 2nd half of the Spring real estate market, I will say it’s been a very active market. You might be wondering what is fuelling demand? Why are so many people on the move, especially during this pandemic? The answer continues to be the same - a need...
Live at the Centre of it All at Yonge and Lawrence
There are never enough hours in the day, which is why having quick and easy access to amenities is so appreciated.
There’s So Much to Love About St. Clair West
Being able to surround yourself with comfort and style is important while you are at home, but being surrounded by desirable amenities, like shopping, dining, schools, and leisure opportunities in your neighbourhood is as important. After all, it comes back to lifestyle, and where you live shapes that experience.
Shop Local – St. Clair West
There is something uniquely alluring about St. Clair West; there is an energy and excitement, as well as a sense of community connection.
Shop Local – Leaside
The Lure of Leaside For all of life’s essentials, there is a great selection within walking distance, making errands easy. Shoppers Drug Mart, Rexall’s Banks, LCBO, Valu-Mart, Metro, Whole Foods, the Beer Store and more are all located here. Support local...
OREA Recommends Provincial Policy Changes for Homeowners to Boost Ontario’s Economy
It is a well-known fact that housing is a major driver of the economy. Homeownership provides the opportunity to grow wealth through real estate investments. Similarly, the housing sector provides employment opportunities in various sectors. With the chaos and...
Looking for a Multi-Generational Home?
Things to look for in your Property Search With the rising cost of housing in Toronto, more and more homebuyers are looking for creative solutions to homeownership. One strategy is multi-generational housing. Not does your budget potentially increase when multiple...
The Perfect Midtown Location
In terms of comfort and convenience, there is little more coveted than the ability to lead a pedestrian lifestyle. It’s good for your heart and soul, along with your physical health. Being able to stroll to do errands or meet up with friends, or simply enjoy a good cup of coffee is something. And if you can have a wonderful home right smack dab in such a wonderful location-truly- does it get any better than that