1. Know why you really want to go. Some reasons are obvious, such as the need to sell if you're moving to another city or putting in an offer on a new home. Other needs may be less definite, such as outgrowing your space or concerns about cash flow. By working with a mortgage professional, you can assess financing options and the costs of moving against the costs of staying and make the best choice. 2. Set your expectactions. Get a professional assessment of your home's value... [read more]

TIPS FOR PREPARING YOUR PROPERTY FOR SALE 1. CURB APPEAL ☐ Get rid of clutter. Remove any toys, gardening equipment, dead tree limbs and other yard debris. ☐ Brighten up the garden with fresh shrubs or flowers. Trim existing ones. ☐ Repair, paint or touch up fence, doors, siding and trim. ☐ Fix any damaged roof shingles and flashing. Clean gutters and downspouts. ☐ Clean windows, replace broken panes and fix torn screens. ☐ Wash the driveway and sidewalk.... [read more]

The first quarter of the 2021 GTA housing market consistently shows record sales numbers, price appreciation and market pace. Comparing March 2021 numbers with the same month last year is somewhat problematic given COVID-19’s market-halting impact mid-March 2020. Looking at the activity for the quarter, the story has solidly been about inventory and pace of sales. February 2021 reported a record fast absorption rate of only 3.5 weeks of inventory in the GTA.... [read more]

After 2021’s 1st Quarter of record sales, price appreciation, and market pace, the GTA’s robust spring market continued setting records in April. As the market in April 2020 was essentially frozen due to the pandemic, replacing year over year comparisons with 2015-2019 April averages offers better insight to how this April stacked up. April 2021’s record breaking sales for the month were 32% higher and active listings were approximately 26% lower compared to the five-year... [read more]