Tips to Safeguard Appliances in Home Sale
When you buy a home, you expect to be able to kick back and cook a meal after a long day of moving (or at least reheat the take-out) and break open the bubbly (or a cold beer) to celebrate…
Save on Wall Art with Free Photos and Prints
Artwork can change the look of a room dramatically, uplifting it from boring to beautiful. However, it often doesn’t come cheap and it can be a struggle to find the perfect picture (or two or more) to hang on a…
July 2019 Real Estate Market Update
Toronto-area home sales were up 24.3% in July, compared with the same period last year. The number of properties sold increased to 8,595 from 6,916, with sales of all four categories of housing (detached, semi-detached, townhouse and condo apartment) up…
All-Female Team Behind New Condo Building
A new residential building is set to rise on the site of the now-demolished House of Lancaster that has the unique distinction of being led by the country’s first all-women development team. Reina, which means ‘queen’ in Spanish, is a…
Secrets to a Fab Front Door Makeover
Summer can be the perfect time to tackle exterior painting projects (or at least start planning them for when the scorching heat gives way to more moderate temperatures later in the season). One that will give you the most bang…
Dealing with Doggone Unsightly Lawn Burn
It’s been five years now since my husband and I invested in a well-constructed fence for privacy and to keep our kids safe. Out came the hedges and in went the posts, followed by the laying of fresh sod to…
Toronto Condo Prices by Subway Station
A new study has revealed the varying price of condominium units along the TTC subway line. The city’s top five least expensive areas by station can be found in the east end. Kennedy station has the lowest average price per…
Protect your Home from Flood Damage
Flooding caused considerable harm to homes in northern and eastern Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick last spring, forcing thousands from their residences. In Toronto, high Lake Ontario water levels threatened the islands for a second year in a row, causing…
