Just as the warm weather start to blanket our Toronto communities, home buyers and sellers gear up for the busiest real estate season of the year. But what are the benefits of listing your home in the spring?       Getting settled in time for summer After a long and cold winter, buyers are motivated to find the right home for them so they can be settled in for the warmer months. Many people don’t want to move in the winter.... [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]

This year’s Winter Stations Design Competition, the temporary interactive exhibit, launched on Family Day transforming lifeguard stations across the city’s east end beaches, from the foot of Woodbine Avenue. Now in its fourth year, this years Winter Stations showcases 7 art installations designed to celebrate Toronto’s winter waterfront landscape.  This year's WinterStations theme, RIOT, was a call to artists and designers to act out.  We... [read more]

  This year’s Winter Stations Design Competition, the temporary interactive exhibit, launched on Family Day transforming lifeguard stations across the city’s east end beaches, from the foot of Woodbine Avenue all the way to Balmy Beach Club.  Now in its third year, Winter Stations showcases 8 art installations designed to celebrate Toronto’s winter waterfront landscape. The theme this year is “catalyst”, with artists and designers asked to... [read more]