Start with an Open Mind Take a tour with a Realtor and get some outside opinions on what areas you should focus your dollars on and what’s needed to get the maximum offers. Too often investors/home owners become either too emotionally attached or not attached at all. I have worked with investors who were renovating a property and blew their budget on some obscenely expensive tile they “had to have” and had nothing left for furnishing the place. On the other hand... [read more]

MARKET OUTLOOK 2020     ONTARIO Toronto is set to experience a strong housing market in 2020. Lower unemployment rates, economic growth and improved overall affordability in the Greater Toronto Area are expected to drive the market forward. The estimated average sale price increase for 2020 is six percent, two points higher than the growth experienced between 2018 ($736,256) and 2019 ($766,236). The city saw 76,413 properties sold in 2019, up 12 percent from 2018... [read more]

                                                  RE/MAX Hot Pocket Communities Report reveals double-digit detached price increases in 55% of Greater Toronto Real Estate Markets Spring supply crunch drives strong price appreciation for single-detached homes across the board in the first half of 2020  Detached housing values have shown remarkable... [read more]

Remodeling your home can be a big (and stressful) undertaking. Fortunately, hiring a contractor who’s well-versed in the process can help alleviate some of that stress. If you bring in a contractor, be diligent in your hiring. Get referrals, compare quotes and interview several candidates to make sure you get the best fit for the job. Are you unsure how a contractor can help with your project? Here are four ways: They can handle all the permits. Many remodeling... [read more]