When a homeowner is considering putting their property on the market, they often overestimate its market value. It’s only natural of course, that sentimental value often gets intertwined with years of renovations and maintenance work, all amounting to a significant investment of time and money. But the reality is, not all of that appreciates the monetary value of the original investment. Eve...Read More

Every address in the GTA is assigned to a school district and within each district, different school options are available. There are typically at least two and up to four or five options that include a public school, a Catholic school, and a French immersion option that is sometimes part of the public school, if not an independent school itself. While it’s understandable and absolutely nor...Read More

Pre-construction projects can be a sound investment and there are deals to be had, but, you need to know what you’re getting yourself into. The first rule of buying in this type of situation is to start with an independent real estate agent – one that will be looking out for your best interests and not those of the condo project. Once you start on the right foot, be...Read More

It’s commonly known that buying a pre-construction condo is a good way to invest money, especially in a city like Toronto where new buildings are being planned and built almost every day. Nevertheless, buying a pre-construction property is not the only way to make a profit when it comes to investing in real estate. Buying re-sale units can also result in an equal or even bigger profit m...Read More

An agent can cost or save you thousands of dollars. Choosing an agent is one of those critical issues that can cost or save you thousands of dollars. There are very specific questions you should be asking to ensure that you get the best representation for your needs. It’s critical that you make the right decision about who will handle what is probably the single largest financial investment ...Read More

In July 2021 the average selling price of a home (including condos, townhouses, and houses) in the GTA was $1,062,256 representing an annual increase of 12.6%. The detached market segment led the way in terms of price growth, driven by sales in the suburban regions surrounding Toronto. During the month, the number of sales reported by the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) was 9,400, remaining well...Read More

In July 2021 the average selling price of a home (including condos, townhouses, and houses) in the GTA was $1,062,256 representing an annual increase of 12.6%. The detached market segment led the way in terms of price growth, driven by sales in the suburban regions surrounding Toronto. During the month, the number of sales reported by the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) was 9,400, remaining well...Read More

Giving back to society is one of the core values of the In Black & White Real Estate Team. For every purchase or sale transaction completed by you or by one of your referrals, we donate a portion of our income to a very worthy cause. We are firm believers in giving back to society. A few years ago we created the In Black and White Real Estate Team Scholarship, which is offered thro...Read More

In May 2021 the average selling price of a home (including condos, townhouses and houses) in the GTA was $1,108,453 representing an annual increase of 28.4%. On a seasonally adjusted basis, the average price increased by 1.1 per cent between April and May 2021. During the month, the number of sales reported by the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) was 11,951. There were 4,594 sale transactions repo...Read More

?On our quest to better serve our clients, we now have early access to homes that are not yet on the market and have not been listed on the MLS.  We have completed several exclusive transactions by putting together buyers and sellers, saving both parties much hassle and money. Please take a look at our handpicked hot buying opportunities below. In addition to the homes listed abov...Read More