By far the biggest real estate headline this summer was the implementation of a 15% foreign home buyer tax in the Metro Vancouver area. This tax was designed to reduce the amount of foreign money in real estate, softening the purchase price for the local...
Every once in awhile I come across a great diagram that highlights the rising property values around the city. I love this photo from the Huffington Post. It is a great snapshot of the value of living on the subway line. This map is the...
As you all know in the spring I took my broker's course. It felt a little crazy being in a classroom and studying for exams after all these years out in the field. There was purpose. As of the beginning of August, I am now...
We are just weeks away from the annual Bladder Cancer Awareness Walk. The Toronto wall take place this year on Sunday Sept 25th at Wilket Creek Park (Sunnybrook Park). I have been overwhelmed by the generosity of my family, friends, clients and colleagues. Thank you...
Throughout my career, giving back has always been very important to me. As you know, I have always participated in the annual Bladder Cancer Canada Awareness Walk. This year I have taken over the reigns and I am the official Walk Lead for Toronto. We...
Ask any Toronto Realtor if foreign buyers have been a factor in the current boom of the real estate market and the answer is an overwhelming “YES”. In the last federal election, limiting foreign money in Canadian real estate became a big topic of discussion,...
There is no question; Toronto’s real estate market has been on fire this spring. Take a look at some recent headlines that tell us we are in the midst of an exciting market. These recent headlines all tell the same story of insane bidding wars, bully...
We have all been patiently waiting the arrival of spring. April seemed longer and cooler than normal, but May has brought warmer temperatures and sunshine. The leaves are about to pop and we are all ready to see the flowers bloom. The spring is probably...
We hear a lot about millennials. These twenty somethings have grown up with different opportunities than any previous generation. Their access to information, technology and the enhanced world of globalization in theory should propel them to potentially outpace and perform previous generations. Over the next few...
For years I have trusted Jeff Clarke and his team at Baker Street Home Inspection to provide thorough, accurate and honest property inspections. In the fall Baker Street launched,RenoLogic, a new venture designed to help homeowners with the home renovation process. Maura and I are always...