Why the Condo Queen has Finally Decided it’s time to hold off.... IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR...This is a MUST read!  After years of marketing pre-construction condos both in and out of the downtown core, I am officially telling everyone to hold off on the purchase of most of the pre-construction condos in the city! Here are 4 major reasons why you should re-consider: 1. The general cost per square foot for a pre-construction condo is a lot more expensive than a re-sale... [read more]

TORONTO, February 3, 2016 – Toronto Real Estate Board President Mark McLean announced Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 4,672 residential transactions through TREB’s MLS® System in January 2016. This result represented an 8.2 per cent increase compared to January 2015. “It is clear that the handoff from 2015 to 2016 was a strong one. This is not surprising given that recent polling conducted for TREB by Ipsos suggested 12 per cent of GTA households were seriously... [read more]

As energy costs rise, you might be looking for ways to be more energy-efficient without breaking the bank. Here are eight money-smart moves to consider when making home renovations. 1. ANYTHING LOW-FLOW In addition to saving water, low-flow fixtures will save you more than a buck or two. Inexpensive and easily installed, low-flow fixtures can reduce your home water consumption by as much as 50 percent and can save you up to $145 per year, according to Energy Star, a government... [read more]