Winter is around the corner and nobody likes getting those painfully expensive home heating bills. They are worse than the cold weather! Here are a couple tips to keep your heating bill low and your spirits high this winter season. Add weather stripping to your doors and windows -> keep those nasty drafts from...
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If Toronto Real Estate Board numbers continue trending the way they are now, Condominium apartment sales should continue to account for more and more of home sales in Toronto as time goes on. As homes become increasingly more expensive and out of budget for many destined home owners, condos are becoming more appealing to...
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— Welcome to The Well — The Well is one of Toronto’s largest on-going developments downtown. The Well spans 7.8 acres down the western side of Spadina Avenue from Wellington Street to Front Street. This exciting mixed-use development is the first of it’s kind to take shape in downtown Toronto. Offering a live, work...
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Millennials aren’t the only cohort feeling the rental squeeze. The Toronto Star reports that an average rent for a one-bedroom space in Toronto retirement residences now costs more than $4,700/month. This kind of rent of course comes with security, medical attention, and common areas for socializing etc., but it is very expensive for individuals...
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With all the huff and puff surrounding the real estate market in Toronto, and Premiere Kathleen Wynne’s recent measures to calm the market, here is an article by the Huffington Post with 5 reasons why the Toronto housing marketing will NOT crash anytime soon. Especially number 5! http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/nathan-dautovich/5-reasons-why-the-toronto-housing-market-wont-crash_a_22492197/?platform=hootsuite...
Over the weekend, the Toronto City Council released their new Proposed Regulations for Short Term Rentals that would put extreme limitations on renting your secondary home for short periods of time. If passed, the proposal would ban short-term rentals in secondary homes. These proposed regulations will hugely effect owners of second homes, Toronto residents, small...
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The Rental Isn’t Clean Enough Upon Moving In It is rare that a tenant, who is moving out, leaves the rental move-in-ready for the next tenant. The simple solution to this problem is hiring a professional cleaning service to get it back to 100% clean. If you don’t want to pay a cleaning company...
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Cottage season is a time of great opportunity for cottage owners and investors. People are happy to pay premium prices for a chance to relax with family and friends for a week in the nice weather. If you’re looking to rent out your cottage, follow these tips to make sure you’re attracting tenants the...
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Too often, landlords show potential tenants their rental, and wonder why they couldn’t close the deal. Often, there is a simple and aesthetic solution. Consider these 3 factors before showing your home in order to boost your chances of securing a great tenant. Curb Appeal First impressions are important, and the exterior of your property...
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If you’re a new landlord – welcome to the world of business ownership! Unfortunately, there is more to do in your job description than just collect money. Make sure to follow these 3 steps before renting out your property to tenants. Learn Provincial Laws As a landlord, you must be aware and well-versed in...
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