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Moving tips to add to your TO DO list

Jul 27th, 2018    Preparing to move into a new home can be overwhelming. Needless to say you have a lot on your plate, so we reached out to our RE/MAX Influencers &mdash a panel consisting of RE/MAX Sales Associates from throughout Canada &mdash to make a list of the most important ...[read more]

7 Places to watch Canada Day's Fireworks in Toronto

Jun 28th, 2018   Grab your blanket and head to Ashbridges Bay Park, Toronto's largest Canada Day display at 10 pm, July 1, 2018. But be sure to plan your day early as there will be at least 30,000 people attending the fireworks this year Toronto Police estimates.It is also a good ide...[read more]

5 Paint Colours Buyers Want to See — and Might Pay More For

Jun 15th, 2018        Colour theory isn't a new Science. Certain colours illicit an emotional reaction, be it good or bad. Choosing the right paint colours to refresh your home before putting it on the market is an important step. With this list in hand, be confident know...[read more]

Top 5 Trends to Attract Luxury Buyers

May 10th, 2018   As we get ready for Spring & Summer real estate market, now is a good time to look at the trends in luxury homes to help you capitalize on the resale value of your home.  1. New with Classic AccentsLuxury homes are full of modern conveniences from the time yo...[read more]

2018 RE/MAX SPRING MARKET TRENDS REPORT

Apr 14th, 2018  The Spring Market Trends survey conducted by Leger found more than one in four Canadian homebuyers report feeling pinched by the stress test, which came into effect in January of this year. However, projections for the spring market show optimism with most markets expected t...[read more]

Winter Stations Take Over the Toronto Beaches!

Mar 08th, 2018 This year&rsquos Winter Stations Design Competition, the temporary interactive exhibit, launched on Family Day transforming lifeguard stations across the city&rsquos east end beaches, from the foot of Woodbine Avenue.Now in its fourth year, this years Winter Stations showcase...[read more]

New Grandparents Guide

Mar 08th, 2018 Seven Easy Steps to Handling Your New Role 1. Set the Stage for Peaceful RelationshipsRight from the get-go, many expecting parents experience tension or a feeling of being torn between two &ndash or even three or four &ndash sets of grandparents forcefully asserting their wi...[read more]

New Grandparent's Guide

Feb 26th, 2018 Seven Easy Steps to Handling Your New Role 1. Set the Stage for Peaceful RelationshipsRight from the get-go, many expecting parents experience tension or a feeling of being torn between two &ndash or even three or four &ndash sets of grandparents forcefully asserting their wi...[read more]

Celebrating Family Day 2018 Toronto

Feb 15th, 2018     Family Day 2018 is around the corner and we&rsquove rounded up some local Toronto events for an array of fun family-focused activities. For more information on any of the events posted, click the images.  FAMILY FUN FEST WHERE Downsview Park, 4...[read more]

Toronto 2018 Housing Market Outlook

Feb 04th, 2018  THIS PAST YEAR SAW THE SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED HOME AND CONDO MARKETS DIVERGE ON DISTINCTLY DIFFERENT PATHS IN THE TORONTO ESTATE MARKETS The trend is expected to continue into 2018 as a mix of relative affordability for condo units and price appreciation for detached hom...[read more]

The 5 Best Home Renovations For Greatest Return on Investment

Jan 23rd, 2018 The 5 Best Home Renovations That Will Bring You the Highest ROILike most homeowners, you want to get the highest return on your investment when you decide to sell. While this will ultimately come down to a number of factors&mdashlocation, proximity to public transport, market con...[read more]

Table Decorating Ideas for Thankgiving

Oct 02nd, 2017  Houzzers' Tablescapes Capture the Thanksgiving Spirit ...[read more]

Motivation for Renovation

May 23rd, 2017 With the spring market swinging toward summer, property sales are still feeling the heat.Here are five renovation tips that can help you get the most money for your property.Update FlooringBuyers are looking for updated flooring when evaluating potential homes for purchase. Remov...[read more]

5 New Ways to Celebrate Mother's Day with Mom

May 23rd, 2017  Mother&rsquos Day is upon us and if you have yet to find the perfect gift for mom, worry not! We&rsquove rounded up five amazing events and workshops in Toronto you can attend with her. Let the experience show her just how much you love and appreciate her!  For The F...[read more]

2017 RE/MAX Spring Market Trends Report

Apr 26th, 2017 ...[read more]

The Future Looks Bright! Greater Toronto 2016 Housing Market Outlook

Apr 26th, 2017 CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FULL REPORTFor more information on this or on the real estate market in Beaches, Riverdale, Leslieville, Danforth Village or any of the Greater Toronto Neighborhoods, please contact us Wafa Masri or Jalila Freve (416) 699-9292 or www.weselltoronto.c...[read more]

Why wait for the Spring Market - Winter can be an excellent time to buy a house!

Apr 26th, 2017 So real estate wizards tells us that spring and summer are the prime seasons for house hunting. Buyers are more likely to get out and shop when the weather is nice. It is a more pleasant time of year, and sellers know their yards look better when not covered in snow. Yet there ar...[read more]

Toronto Spring Market Trend is looking good!

Apr 26th, 2017 ...[read more]

Spring Into Home Maintenance

Apr 26th, 2017 Spring has sprung! With the warmer weather finally upon us, now is the time to give your home a maintenance inspection to ensure everything is ready - and fresh! - for the coming months.          Indoor MaintenanceInspect and change out...[read more]

Victoria Day Weekend Events in Toronto

Apr 26th, 2017 While many people use the Victoria Day long weekend as an opportunity to escape the city and partake in their first camping excursion of the season, the city of Toronto comes alive at this time with various events to keep you busy all weekend long. With events focusing around foo...[read more]

Leslieville Food & Drink Festival 2017

Apr 26th, 2017 On Saturday, May 6th, join us and indulge in the second annual Leslieville Food & Drink Festival featuring cuisine, wine, beer, spirits, and arts from over 40 Eastside restaurants, breweries, wineries, and artists. In support of local business and the Michael Garron Hospital.T...[read more]

7 Ways to Naturally Freshen Up Your Home For Selling

Apr 26th, 2017  Prepping your house to put it up on the market can be a bit of a process, but putting in the time upfront to freshen it up can pay off in the end. When a potential buyer comes through the front door, you want their first breath to smell like home (and full-asking price).&nbs...[read more]

3 Ways To Stand Out In The Spring Market

Apr 26th, 2017 Spring The season of the year when the flowers are blooming, the birds are chirping and there are numerous new listings on the market.Although the spring can be one of the best times to list your home, it can also be one of the most competitive times.We recently asked our RE/MAX ...[read more]

Family-Focused March Break 2017 Activities Around Toronto

Apr 26th, 2017  March is already here and with it comes the much anticipated March Break for children and youth across the city. We've rounded up 7 awesome family-focused events and activities happening in Toronto for you to check out with the kids this year. Wizard World Fun Park&nb...[read more]

Winter Stations Take Over The Beaches

Apr 26th, 2017  This year&rsquos Winter Stations Design Competition, the temporary interactive exhibit, launched on Family Day transforming lifeguard stations across the city&rsquos east end beaches, from the foot of Woodbine Avenue all the way to Balmy Beach Club. Now in its third ...[read more]

DIY Home Energy Survey Checklist

Apr 26th, 2017 In our minds, when it comes to the home, nothing beats a good Do-It-Yourself project. When a house has specific energy-related issues, homeowners and potential buyers can begin the diagnostic process. We recognize that this isn&rsquot necessarily a replacement for professiona...[read more]

Canada Day Events Around Toronto and the GTA

Apr 26th, 2017 Get ready to celebrate Canada's 149th birthday with events happening around the city of Toronto and surrounding areas, with family attractions such as parades and midway rides, markets, live performances, and - of course - fireworks!For a full breakdown of the day's events ...[read more]

25 Halloween Safety Tips

Apr 26th, 2017 Halloween should be a fun and exciting time for the whole family. These safety tips for parents, children and homeowners will keep everyone safe and happy this Halloween.Tips for Parents1. Do not use masks. Masks make it hard for children to see what&rsquos around them, including...[read more]

Best Summer Camps in Toronto

Apr 26th, 2017 As the school year comes to an end you may think, &ldquoWhy should I send my kid to camp?&rdquo, but then you realize why it can change your child&rsquos life. Camp is where your kids can build relationships with others, build team working skills, learn things that you should kno...[read more]

The Best Farmers Markets in Toronto

Apr 26th, 2017 You may think, &ldquoWhy bother going to a farmer&rsquos market when there&rsquos a grocery store a block away?&rdquo Well, there are many reasons you should shop at farmer&rsquos markets, rather than the local grocery.Farmer&rsquos markets give you the opportunity to eat local, ...[read more]

Every Canadian Should Have a Will and Estate Plan

Apr 26th, 2017 1. Your family won&rsquot starve in the cold.Without an estate plan you may not leave enough money to your family to make sure they&rsquoll always be warm and well fed.2. Less of your estate will pay a permanent visit to the income tax department.Without an estate plan yo...[read more]

Nine Things That May Disappear in Our Lifetime

Apr 26th, 2017 As part of the Zoomer Generation it's hard to believe these things may not be part of our children and grand children's lives. I posted this back in October but felt is was worth sharing again! Whether these changes are good or bad depends in part on how we adapt to the...[read more]

FREE EXECUTOR KIT: A checklist for choosing an executor

Apr 26th, 2017 1. Make a list of the people you know and trust who could do the executor job well. 2. Consider the advantages of appointing more than one executor to work together. Perhaps neither one alone has all the tools necessary to get the job done, but as a team they do. This also ha...[read more]

Picking the best and letting go of the rest! 10 Downsizing Tips

Apr 26th, 2017 It&rsquos human nature to save and tuck things away just in case we need them. A move presents a perfect opportunity to simplify... A chance to free yourself from all the &ldquostuff&rdquo you really don&rsquot need or use. As we get older, our lifestyle simplifies when we tr...[read more]

Top 5 Travel Destinations - Do you Agree??

Apr 26th, 2017 Which ones would you choose?1. ColombiaUntil recently Colombia was thought of as a no-go zone for tourists, but travellers are now realising what the locals have always known &ndash Colombia is a gorgeous, friendly country with something for everyone.2. La...[read more]

Toronto Seniors Living Options

Apr 26th, 2017 There are many different types of senior living options available today. Each offers a different lifestyle and level of care. Below is a brief description of some of your optionsINDEPENDENT RETIREMENT LIVINGThere are many intimate and luxurious retirement residences. Independent ...[read more]

Nine Things To Do Once, Maybe Twice, When You're Over 50!

Apr 26th, 2017  You know all those little things you told yourself you couldn&rsquot do when you were younger! 1. Learn to speak a foreign language, at least a little.2. Fall in love with a younger man or an older woman.                       ...[read more]

7 Reasons Why Sex is Better After 50...

Apr 26th, 2017  So, you have heard that sex after 50 sucks. Experts have predicted nothing but a dismal sex drive and decreasing hormones for women who have survived half a century. Hmmm&hellipare you sure they are talking sense? After all, there are plenty of women in their 50's who are...[read more]

Keep More of Your Money - 7 Tax Saving Tips for Seniors

Apr 26th, 2017 1. INCOME SPLIT AND SAVESeniors are allowed to split up to half of their eligible pension income with a spouse or common-law partner. Income splitting allows some seniors to enjoy a significant tax reduction. In the situation where the lower-income spouse has very little income, ...[read more]

Paradise Retirement Destinations Beyond Canada's Border for $1500 a Month

Apr 26th, 2017  There comes a time in all our lives when we or a loved one is looking to downsize, move to a warmer climate, or enter assisted living.Do you know all your different retirement options? As your RE/MAX Global Real Estate Specialist I can assist you.There are still numerous cou...[read more]

The Perks & Pitfalls of Retirement Living & Investing Abroad

Apr 26th, 2017  Are you thinking of retirement lifestyle abroad? Dwindling pension benefits are forcing many Canadians to rethink how they&rsquoll spend their golden years, but that doesn&rsquot necessarily mean giving up their dreams of a sun-soaked retirement. Some experts say that with p...[read more]

HANDLING YOUR INHERITANCE WISELY

Apr 26th, 2017  Canada&rsquos Zoomers are in line to inherit a vast cumulative fortune in their retirement years. Here are a few helpful guidelines with spending and investing your inheritance. Start with your children&rsquos educationHelping your children pursue post-secondary educatio...[read more]

Are You Financially Equipped For Retirement? Here's a Guideline to Get You Ready!!

Apr 26th, 2017 Start SavingCanadians spend an average of 20 years in retirement. If you&rsquore not saving, it&rsquos time to start. Estimate Your Retirement NeedsExperts estimate that you will need about 70% of your preretirement income &ndash for lower income earners, the figure is 90% or...[read more]

Creating Retirement Wealth with Real Estate

Apr 26th, 2017 Tips to Buying a Turn Key Investment PropertyWe have compiled this short but fundamental list to take into consideration if you want to buy a lucrative and highly profitable Investment Property. 1. Choose a proven real estate professional that specializes in investment pr...[read more]

What Not To Buy Mom For Mother's Day!

Apr 26th, 2017 I wanted to dedicate this week's Blog to all the wonderful Moms out there! Here are a few gifts you should avoid giving on Mother's Day. Cleaning EquipmentThe last thing you want is Mom to feel like is that she is your maid.Don't put a damper on her day b...[read more]

Here Are Some Great Ways for Staying Active in Retirement!

Apr 26th, 2017 You&rsquove dreamed of it all your life &ndash retiring and having the freedom to follow your passion, whether it be volunteering, writing the next great novel, sleeping late or travelling the world. With people living longer these days, you have many years ahead of you to enjoy....[read more]

Planning an extended holiday or retirement in Sunny Florida or Arizona? Here's a little checklist before you go.

Apr 26th, 2017  Buy travel insurance earlyCanadian health coverage is limited in the United States, not adequate for medical emergencies, and travel coverage often can't be bought after you've left Canada.  Many providers offer a discount when policies are bought well in advance o...[read more]

8 Things On My To Do List This Summer - What's on Your List???

Apr 26th, 2017 We decided that this year before time got away from us we would put together a Summer To Do List that includes great activities & well-earned downtime! What's on your list?? 1. Get out from behind the TV,  it&rsquos a long winter and we can catch up ...[read more]

Why it's a bad idea to work with more then one real estate agent

Apr 26th, 2017 Every day we receive phone calls and emails from potential buyers and sellers asking for help in getting some information on specific properties or for help in buying & selling a home. One of the first questions we ask everyone is, "Are you working with an agen...[read more]

Five renovations that don’t add value to your home

Apr 26th, 2017 Every homeowner must pay for routine home maintenance, such as replacing old wiring or plumbing, or staining the deck, but some choose to make improvements with the intention of increasing the home's value. Certain projects such as adding a well thought-out family room - o...[read more]

Secrets to a Stress-Free Thanksgiving

Apr 26th, 2017 Stay Connected To the Meaning of Giving Thanks  Make a point to use the entire week of Thanksgiving to focus on who and what you are grateful for in your life. Consider keeping a gratitude journal or starting a new tradition on Thanksgiving Day for everyone to talk about what...[read more]

PREPARING YOUR HOME FOR WINTER

Apr 26th, 2017 Don't let the winter catch you unprepared. Here are a few tips that you can do to get your home winter ready.  Have the Furnace InspectedCall an HVAC professional to check the fan belt that runs the blower, vacuum out dust and debris, and oil the bearings if necessary....[read more]

Winter Survival Guide

Apr 26th, 2017 Winter is in full force. There's nothing we can do about the weather, but here are some things you can do to make the cold winter months more bearable. Learn how to wrap layersStart with a tank top, a long sleeve thermal, a t-shirt, a flano (flannelette), a...[read more]

Getting the Most Money When Selling your Home

Apr 26th, 2017 Start with an Open MindTake a tour with a Realtor and get some outside opinions on what areas you should focus your dollars on and what&rsquos needed to get the maximum offers. Too often investors/home owners become either too emotionally attached or not attached at all. I have w...[read more]

Top March Break Events in Toronto!

Apr 26th, 2017 Not everyone can get away for March Break. Check out these cool and fun activities in Toronto and the GTA that will make you and your child jump for joy and chase away those winter blues. The Toronto Zoo The Toronto Zoo is Canada's premier zoo known for its int...[read more]

Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a New Construction Condo or Home

Apr 26th, 2017 Buying a new construction home, whether a condo, townhouse or detached is a bit different then buying a resale. 10 Mistakes to watch when buying a new build in Toronto Mistake #1 They fall in love with the model homeMost people fall in love with the model, but you have to rea...[read more]

Is Downsizing Your Home Right For You?

Apr 26th, 2017 The number of Zoomers choosing to downsize from their current homes to a more manageably sized one is on the rise. Many say continuing to maintain a large family home can be difficult &ndash  both physically and financially.Zoomers moving have so many options &mdash from buyi...[read more]

60 Reason Why We Love Toronto

Apr 26th, 2017 What an amazing city we are blessed to call home! It&rsquos easy to leave, just as easy to come back and if we don&rsquot love it who will? 1. It is the Centre of the (Canadian) universe.2. We can finally buy a decent burrito.3. We can hang up our laun...[read more]

Helpful Back to School Guide

Apr 26th, 2017 I hope you can use this back-to-school checklist to make sure you're ready when the big day arrives. After all, there's a lot to accomplish before school begins! If you start early, you can easily tackle this list in just a few weeks, and the payoff will be a much easier ba...[read more]

Reasons why the Bank of Canada will keep interest rates low

Apr 26th, 2017 Reasons why the Bank of Canada will keep interest rates lowThe Bank of Canada announced on September 3rd, 2014 that it was holding its trend-setting overnight lending rate at 1 per cent.The overnight rate has not moved in four years. It&rsquos likely that it will remain where it ...[read more]

Is Downsizing Right for you?

Apr 26th, 2017 The number of people choosing to downsize from their current homes to a more manageably sized one is on the rise. Many say continuing to maintain a large family home can be difficult &ndash  both physically and financiallyZoomers(baby boomers with ZIP) moving have so many...[read more]

16 Tips You Can Increase Your Investment Property Value & Profit From It

Apr 26th, 2017 Now that you bought your investment property and have a tenant in there, how do you increase property value without having to fork out a lot of money? Besides inflation, you can also make some changes yourself in order to get that extra equity out from your investment.1. Painting...[read more]
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