Government of Canada Takes Action to Strengthen Housing Financing

The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today announced a number of measured steps to support the long-term stability of Canada’s housing market and continue to encourage home ownership for Canadians. “Canada’s housing market is healthy, stable and supported by our country’s solid economic fundamentals,” said Minister Flaherty. “However, a key lesson of the global [...]

What they sold for? Greater Toronto Area

Hello there; Just wanted to inform you on what type of purchases buyers are making these days across the Greater Toronto Area. These stats are for the month of January 2010 1% of buyers purchased a home under $110,000 9% of buyers purchased a home between $110,001 and $200,000 25% of buyers purchased a home [...]

Beware of promises that sound too good

“List with me and I guarantee to sell your home in 60 days or I will buy it myself.” How many times have you seen advertisements like this from real estate salespeople? I have often been asked whether these guarantees are in fact legitimate. As with most advertising claims regarding guarantees, there are always terms [...]

Sales Start off Strong in 2010! Toronto Real Estate and GTA Real Estate

Hello Everyone; Check out the “Market Watch” Report done by the Toronto Real Estate Board. Click Here to read the report! Click Here if your thinking of selling and would like an online evaluation!

Toronto’s WinterCity Festival!

Starts: January 29, 2010 Ends: February 11, 2010 Cost: Free 3 festivals in 1! WOW! Series at Nathan Phillips Square -Beat the cold with a spectacular fire installation, gravity-defying aerial dance performances, ice sculptures and themed skating parties. Warm Up Series at Toronto Attractions -Five special performances and events produced by Toronto-based artists and institutions. [...]

Hiring a Home Inspector!

Hiring a Home Inspector It’s often said that one of the most expensive and important purchases you will ever make will be your home. However, unlike the guarantee a buyer receives with most purchases, there’s no money-back guarantee or return policy if you’re not satisfied with your recently purchased home. Once you buy a home, [...]