With more and more new listings coming on the market, we continued to experience a bit of a softer seller's market in March 2022.  During the first two months of 2022, we experienced very low new listing inventory but demand for real estate remained very strong resulting in most listings selling in record time and for record prices.  As we got into March we started ...Read More

Have you been considering investing in real estate but are allowing doubt and fear to hold you back? Real estate is considered one of the best investments in creating financial freedom and wealth for you and your family. Don’t allow fear to hold you back. Investing in real estate isn’t just for the rich – do you own a home? Given the recent appreciation of real estate you most l...Read More

  Are we finally seeing the real estate market balancing off?  We kicked off 2022 with historically low listing inventory that resulted in increased pressure on sale prices.  Low listing inventory continued right through mid-February but in the last 2 weeks of February, we finally started to see an increase in new listings coming on the market.  Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Feb...Read More

  Buying a cottage in Ontario is a dream of many.  Many of us dream of spending our summer days boating, swimming, and enjoying the tranquility and peace that being surrounded by nature can offer.  But buying a cottage is also a big decision that requires careful consideration even more so if you are considering renting it out to help with the carrying costs. Waterfront properties...Read More

  We kicked off the year with a very hot housing market and there appear to be no signs of it slowing down.  In January 2022 demand for housing remained at an all-time high while the supply of new listings was at record low levels.   The record low number of new listings resulted in a drop of 18.2% of the number of properties that sold in January 2022 compared to January 2021...Read More

  Homeownership is a huge achievement but also a great investment that will create financial security down the road.    Over time real estate appreciation increases the amount of equity you have in your home.  But renovating and upgrading your home is also a great way to increase the value of your home and hence increase your equity.     The question that quite often...Read More

  We are currently in a seller’s market-driven buy pent-up demand, low supply of houses for sale, and historically low mortgage rates.  If you are thinking of selling your home this is an excellent time to sell.  Working with an experienced real estate agent can make all the difference in ensuring a quick sale and getting you top dollar for your house.   One of the chall...Read More

When it comes to selling your home, there is one thing that most sellers wonder:  Does home staging really work particularly in a seller’s market?  The truth is that staged homes quite often sell quicker and for a higher price.   But effective staging is working with a professional stager and is more than cleaning and making your home look presentable.  Preparing to sell ...Read More

  Although we saw a dip in the number of residential properties that sold in the month of December 2021 compared to December 2020 – but 2021 overall experienced a record number of sales.  In 2021 residential real estate sales were 121,712 which was 7.7% higher than the previous high of 2016 when we had 113,040.  However, for the entire year 2021, the number of sales and in co...Read More

 By Sylvia Smith   We experienced another record month for real estate sales in the month of November!  Sales volumes and average prices reached an all-time high for the month.  Demand for housing continued to be high but new listings were substantially down compared to November 2020 and placing pressure on house and condo prices.    Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Market ...Read More