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Message from Frances Zuccarini…
Despite cooling, housing market still favours sellers While the new Ontario Fair Housing Plan, which includes a foreign homebuyer’s tax and universal rent control, has contributed to a slowing down...
Market Continues to Adjust
A total of 5,921 resale transactions were recorded in the GTA in July, down by 40.4% versus the 9,929 units sold in July 2016. At the same time, total active listings by month end were 18,751 units,...
Summer Lawn Maintenance Guide
With the sun streaming and the weather warm, it’s prime time for barefoot backyard jaunts. But extended periods of sunshine and potential droughts can also wreak havoc on a lawn’s health and growth....
Price Growth Shows Moderation
A total of 7,974 resale transactions were recorded in the GTA in June, down by 37.3% versus the 12,725 units sold in June 2016. At the same time, new listings in June totalled 19,614 – up by 15.9%...
Etobicoke’s 11th Annual Fusion of Taste Festival
Do you love food? On Sunday July 9th, come on out to the 11th annual Fusion of Taste Festival held at the Albion Islington Square. This signature event is a celebration of the many cultures that are...
For Sale Real Estate looks forward to connecting people with places!
I'm excited to announce that after 39 years of experience in real estate, I am embarking on my own. I am carrying on my late husband's legacy and have reinstated his brokerage. For Sale Real Estate...
2017 Spring Market Trends Report
SIGNIFICANT PRICE INCREASES AND HIGH DEMAND IN THE GREATER TORONTO AREA DURING THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2017 SPURRED GROWING NUMBERS OF BUYERS TO LEAVE THE DOWNTOWN CORE. These buyers, known as...
Ontario’s Fair Housing Plan
Today, the Ontario government announced 16 measures as part of Ontario's Fair Housing Plan to address some of the challenges facing Ontario families as they look to purchase a home. You can see the...
How to Make Your Entryway Pop
Your entryway is the first part of your home that greets you upon your return. It’s also the place where your guests form their first impressions of your home, so it’s an area that deserves special...
Understanding Mover’s Insurance
One of the biggest concerns when you’re moving house is loss or damage to your belongings. It’s why we carefully screen moving companies and cover our most fragile items with layers of protective...
Real Estate “A to Z” – Loan-To-Value Ratio
A loan to value ratio (LTV) is the amount of a mortgage loan compared to the value of the property that it is being used to purchase. The ratio is presented as a percentage, and is calculated by...
Tight Market Conditions Continue
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...
