A total of 12,077 resale transactions were recorded in the GTA in March, up by an eye- catching 17.7% versus the 10,260 units sold in March 2016. The detached home and condo apartment segments provided the greatest impetus for growth, coming in at +19.8% and +23.9% respectively. The townhome (+12.2%) and the semi-detached (+1.9%) segments…
Toronto will be the host again of 2017’s Water Docs festival, which is a small environmental film and documentary festival about all things water. Taking place in the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema on 506 Bloor Street West from March 29th until April 2nd, the festival will showcase 6 feature films and many shorts including highly…
Never touched a hammer in your life? If you’re not so handy, you may be tempted to call in for help at the slightest breakdown. But a lot of common household repairs are easier to fix than you think. Save money on repairs by learning how to remedy simple issues and equip yourself with the…
A total of 8,014 resale transactions were recorded in the GTA in February, up by a sound 5.7% versus the 7,583 units sold in February 2016. Once again, volume growth was spearheaded by the condo apartment segment – which recorded a 15.9% increase in volume versus last year. The low rise segments showed more modest…
The steepness of a property’s lot is in some ways as important as its size. Properties perched on hilltops command excellent views while some types of slopes can help reduce your home’s flood risk. But steep driveways and backyards can also pose challenges for landscaping and mobility. Here’s what you need to know about property…
The second strongest December in history capped off a record year for home sales in the GTA. December sales of 5,338 units (up by a solid 8.6% versus December 2015) brought the 2016 calendar year total to 113,133 (up by an eye-popping 11.8% versus full year 2015). This was the second consecutive year of record…
TREB has launched anotherobstacle.ca to shed light on proposed changes to the City’s Land Transfer Tax. If you’re not a fan of this tax, take a few minutes to easily use anotherobstacle.ca to trigger an email to your councillor or post on social media. The City is serious about these changes that would, if enacted: Add…
The torrid pace of volume and price growth in the GTA continued in November with another round of double-digit increases on both counts. November witnessed a total of 8,547 resale transactions through the Toronto Real Estate Board’s MLS System, up by a whopping 16.5% versus the 7,337 units sold in November 2015. The condo apartment…
Ontario REALTORS® have lobbied for and won the first tax break for first-time buyers in over ten years. This tax break will help make home ownership more affordable by providing some relief to those Ontarians that need it most – young families. This news came today as part of Ontario’s Fall Economic Statement. In the…
Want to make some extra cash without having to put in more hours at the office? Well, having a great investment home will do the trick! Everyone knows that real estate is one of the best investments anyone could make in their lifetime, but how can you maximize on it? Having an unfinished basement that…