September 2021 sales were the third highest on record for the month of September. Historically, we have seen an increase in market activity after Labour Day and this year was no exception. In September 2021 the average selling price of a home (including condos, townhouses, and houses) in the GTA was $1,136,280 representing an annual increase of 18.3%. During the month, the number of sales reporte...Read More

When the pandemic started, there was much speculation and anxiety about the fate of real estate prices in the Greater Toronto Area.    Many opinion leaders had dire predictions and expected a market crash.  Today, more than one year and a half into the pandemic we can objectively review statistics and understand the true effects of the pandemic on the condo market. Below you w...Read More

August 2021 has been reported as the third-best in terms of sales results on record for the month of August. Summer is usually a slower season for real estate activity, and this year was no exception, however it is evident that demand for housing remains strong and the supply of listings is tight. The number of new listings was down year-over-year by 43 per cent, the lowest level for the past deca...Read More

Selling your home is a big step and often a very emotional decision. It is only natural that people become connected to the place where they’ve built memories over time. But when you are preparing your home to go on the market, it’s vital to take an objective approach to the preparation process.  To get the best return on your dollar, your home needs to stand out from other listin...Read More

When selling a home, most homeowners highlight logical factors like location and price, however, they tend to forget that the emotional appeal that a property can bestow on a potential buyer can trump all other attractive features. When it really comes down to it, buyers look for properties where they can feel safe and at home, a place that they can picture themselves in and suits their lifes...Read More

Historically, spring has always been the best season for real estate. It is the time of year when the supply of housing is at its peak and by far the busiest time for realtors. In winter, however, when the inventory is lower, there is in fact an advantage for home buyers because the number of people in the market to purchase, is lower as well. This means that sellers are more likely to be flexible...Read More

Since the onset of my career, I knew that I wanted to get involved in real estate. The potential sales were exciting, of course, but that wasn’t what pushed me in this direction. Being involved in someone’s, or a whole family’s process of either selling or seeking a home comes with an opportunity to have a substantial impact on the course of their future. It also allows me the ch...Read More

Everyone knows that buying a home requires ample financial planning. What most people don’t realize, however, is that the price tag on the property is not the only thing to take into consideration. There are additional costs that need to be calculated into your budget. Often referred to as transaction costs, these additional expenses are significant and should be well understood before ...Read More

When looking for a house, the first place buyers will go to search for their next home is the internet. Thanks to the advances in technology and the increase of real estate platforms online, in just a click, buyers can have access to hundreds of property listings. They can compare and shortlist their favourites in a short period of time and all within the comfort of their own home.   In this ...Read More

Since the onset of my career, I knew that I wanted to get involved in real estate. The potential sales were exciting, of course, but that wasn’t what pushed me in this direction. Being involved in someone’s, or a whole family’s process of either selling or seeking a home comes with an opportunity to have a substantial impact on the course of their future. It also allows me the ch...Read More