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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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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Who says garages are just meant for cars and lawnmowers? Why not transform your garage space into a rental unit? Before you start knocking down walls, check out these 3 tips to ensure you are going about the process the right way. Find Out The Rules and Regulations Contact the town or city that...
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When looking to purchase an investment property it is crucial to pay attention to the details of the home you are purchasing. For example, is the foundation in good shape? Is the plumbing and electrical going to pass inspection? Even if you think you know the real estate market inside and out, it is...
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Performance Property Management would like to take this opportunity to update our property owners on some updates with the Ontario Housing Market that were released yesterday. This morning Kathleen Wynne, the Premier of Ontario, made an announcement to “cool the hot Toronto housing market”. As she mentioned, there will be a number of significant...
READ MOREIt is always worth it to be rigorous when it comes to screening potential tenants because quality tenants become long-term tenants, and long-term means more profit for the owner. Here are 3 simple, yet highly overlooked tactics for screening candidates better. Check Social Media This seems obvious in today’s world but most owners only...
READ MOREFamilies make amazing renters because they value stability making them less likely to uproot and move as frequently as younger tenants do. In order to attract this highly sought-after demographic of renter, focus your marketing efforts in the following 3 ways, or simply let us at Performance Property Management handle it for you! ...
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