ENVISION REALTY BLOGS

Who wouldn’t want a little extra space in their homes? In a city where real estate is becoming increasingly expensive, the rich in Toronto have found a loophole in building laws and guidelines. Very recently, in the neighbourhoods of Hoggs Hollow and The Bridal Path, a few lavish multi-storied basements have popped up, or rather down, under the some of the new builds in the area. Dubbed “Iceberg Homes”, these basements are a concern for not only residents of Hoggs Hollow – but across the city as well – as people worry about this new trend in home-building.

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Anyone travelling from the North to the South of Toronto, the Line 5 Eglinton construction is a familiar sight. The project, which started in 2011, has been causing traffic headaches for a decade now. Although the project is now scheduled to be completed next year, the project has been delayed so many times, that many are not optimistic about this timeline either. When it is completed, however, it will be a great new transit route for getting across the east and west ends of the city.

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As you know, much of Ontario is still rugged and wild with beautiful forests, rivers and lakes. Ontario has more than 250,000 lakes and contains about one-fifth of the world's fresh water, so it’s no surprise that Ontario’s cottage country is vast and made up of several regions.

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We hope you enjoyed our last blog on the Best Public Elementary Schools in Toronto. In this blog we take a look at the best public high schools in Toronto.

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Considering how important education is, it’s no wonder that families are looking to find areas with the schools which offer the best education for their children. In this blog we will look at the best public elementary schools in Toronto based on the Fraser Institute’s ranking system. The ranking is based on grade three and six standardized testing results for reading, math and writing.

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Small condos have their advantages: lower price, often a closer proximity to bustling downtown areas, and a cozy charm…if you know how to decorate it properly.

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The Don River is a familiar feature for anyone living in Toronto. The Don River is a watercourse in southern Ontario, that empties into Lake Ontario at the Toronto Harbour. Its mouth is location at the Toronto Harbour and Portlands. Along with the Humber and Rouge Rivers, the Don is one of the major watercourses draining Toronto. This blog takes us through the history of the river and what is planned for it next.

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If you are looking to buy or rent a homes, you have probably been asked for your credit score. Most people have a general idea of what a credit score is, but don’t really know where it comes from, what it’s made up of and why it’s important to have a good credit score. This blog will look at what a credit score is and why it is important.

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Canada has strong representation in the entertainment industry, both here and abroad. There are many celebrities that you'd never guess are Canadian. Many of these celebrities come from small towns across the country. It's pretty typical for entertainers who make it big is to pack up and move to New York or Los Angeles, but not everyone follows that rule.

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To get the most out of your professional real estate photographer, follow the real estate photography pre-shoot checklist below. It will help ensure that your house is photo-ready and welcoming before you list your home for sale.

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In our last blog, we covered how landscaping can increase the value of your home. Landscaping can be an expensive proposition, but it doesn’t have to be. Below we outline some tricks on how you can increase the value of your property by landscaping without spending too much money.

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Now that Spring has sprung, people are getting inside and looking at their landscaping after a long winter indoors. If you are planning on selling your home soon, landscaping is an especially important – yet sometimes neglected – feature that can add value to your home.

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When buying a home, many people focus on their mortgage rate and amount. Once they get their mortgage, people tend to make their monthly payments and forget about it. After the mortgage has been placed, you can still save thousands in interest and take years off your debt. The following are a few tips you can use to minimize your debt and pay your mortgage off faster.

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There are so many factors going into selling your house. What should you do to make your house more attractive to sellers? What price should you list your house at? Should I stage my home? One of the biggest questions to ask yourself is when to put your home on the market. It is important not to have your home linger for very long on the market, so determining when the market will be most active will assist you in selling your home faster.

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Whether you are buying your first home, or downsizing to a condo for retirement, there are many specialists involved in the process of buying and selling a home. There are lawyers, appraisers, inspectors and – of course – real estate agents. The real estate agents’ job in this process is to make buying and selling a home as easy as possible for you.

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When walking through Cabbagetown, you can’t help but notice the large number of small, one-storey, cottage-like homes. Many of these were either influenced by or are strict forms of the Working-Man’s Cottage (also known as the “Worker’s Cottage”). Just what are these Worker’s Cottages and how is it that so many still exist in Cabbagetown today?

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Many people are surprised to find out how time-consuming and emotionally challenging it is to sell a home. Often it feels like an invasion of privacy. People are walking through your home, opening your closets and drawers, criticizing the way you do things. Then, on top of that, they sometimes offer you less money than you think your home is worth.

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Real estate sales started off strong in 2020, until COVID arrived in mid-March. When this happened, and Ontario shut down, there was an historic low in market activity. The market was quick to rebound in the second half of the year.

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When it's time for you to sell your house, you want it looking its best. It is easier for potential buyers to envision a home as their own if it looks nice. This is when home staging can be an important tool in the sales process.

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