2020 has been a rocky year for us all, but it's finally almost over. Let's look forward instead of back, and take a look at the predictions for 2021's housing market. With a special focus on the ever-changing landscape of Toronto's real estate market, it's sure to be an interesting time to come!
Read MoreWhile our city goes back on lockdown, it's worth studying and taking stock of where we are and how best to move forward. As with most topics, the best way to learn is by studying the past, and those who have come before. Today we're going to look at some of our favourite quotes relating to business and real estate to gain perspective on now and days to come.
Read MoreCOVID-19 has changed everything about our day to day life, from our social lives, hobbies, and especially our work. The dramatic shift in how companies have had to function in a pandemic situation is set to have a lasting effect even after the advent of 2020. Many industries were forced to quickly implement remote working procedures, and as we move forward, some industries and workers may come to find that working remotely suits their business model. Let’s take a look at some of the pros, cons, and processes of working remotely in a post-COVID world.
Read MoreWe’ve all seen TV shows that romanticize the purchasing of a run-down home to put in some hard work and a few dollars to make it shine, but tragically we aren’t all financed by a syndicated television, and it’s certainly not as tidy a process as the editing team would have you believe! However, flipping homes in the right market at the right time can be hugely rewarding and a great source of income. As long as you come into it with realistic expectations and a careful, educated plan, you too can turn a diamond in the rough into a beautiful home!
Read MoreA guide not just for clients, but also for prospective real estate agents looking to get in on the game and join a brokerage. Real Estate isn’t just going to showings and filling out paperwork – it’s a relationship that must be forged between client and Realtor for the benefit of all parties. For the client, it’s a major life decision. For the Realtor, it’s their livelihood. Learn what to look out for to make the best of either situation!
Read MoreFact 1: There are 300km worth of public laneways behind freehold homes in the City of Toronto. These laneways largely provide street access for small garages built on the properties they face. Fact 2: Toronto is facing an all-time low of affordable housing and an all-time high of demand for homes.
With both of those facts in mind, let us take a look at laneway housing, and see if we can’t suggest a solution to the second problem.
Read MoreToronto is a quickly growing city. As of 2018, it was by far the city with the most population growth in all of North America. But why do so many people decide to move to our city? Today we take a look.
Read MoreThis week we’d like to shine a spotlight on an incredible program being run by close friend of the brokerage, Victor Sagar. In an increasingly digital age, it’s important to reach out and keep connected with your community, and to keep yourself active and healthy.
Read MoreAre you looking to move to the city, but want to do right by your furry friend? City living doesn’t mean your pet has to be left out of the loop. Here we’d like to make the case for Eastern Toronto containing some of the best neighbourhoods for dogs.
Read MoreMany modern cities see a divide between their Eastern and Western sides, and Toronto is no different. The subject can be a playful debate of bragging points, a snobbish discussion on the hottest amenities, and a fascinating look into the history of how the city was built all wrapped into one. We’d like to discuss the question of East vs West Toronto for the benefit of those looking to move into Toronto, and wondering which side suits their needs best.
Read MoreIf you’ve searched for a new home in the last few years, you’ve probably found yourself on the RECO-endorsed website, Realtor.ca. While convenient, unfortunately Realtor.ca has some key flaws that make it a poor choice to rely on in quick-moving and crowded markets like Toronto. In this article we’ll point out a couple of the website’s failings, and why you should consider relying on a registered real estate salesperson to help you find appropriate listings and speed up the process to purchasing your dream home.
Read MoreEastern Toronto is one of the fastest growing areas of the city, with detached home sales increasing in price by up to 15.2% since the beginning of last year. It is made up of a number of prestigious communities that offer the convenience of being close to downtown while still feeling local and friendly. Recently, the Toronto Real Estate Board released their sales statistics for the second quarter of 2019. Today we’ll be taking a basic look into the real estate market of eastern Toronto to better understand the climate in our local area.
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