After a significantly colder than normal winter, if finally feels like spring is in the air. I know I am grateful for the sunshine and warmer temperatures. Another sign of spring, is the earlier than normal Easter weekend. It is also very rare that this...
A few months ago Maclean's magazine printed a fun article on the dollar value associated with living in close proximity to the downtown core. With the help of Brookfield Real Property Solutions, Maclean's looked at Canada's four largest cities to determine how much location matters,...
When it comes to condos, maintenance fees are a heated topic. No one wants to pay more than they have to for maintenance. We all know someone thinking about purchasing a condo. It is a real estate stepping stone for many young homeowners, they can...
The City of Toronto is in crunch time. With roughly 6 months left until the beginning of the PanAm Games, Toronto still has a lot to accomplish in a short time. Many major (and overdue) infrastructure projects are set to complete this year, ideally before...
One of the first things prospective home Buyer's hear from me when we tour a property is "anticipate spending 1-2% of the value of your home in annual maintenance." Your home is your biggest asset and it is important to take care of your investment....
A great new service came across my desk over the holiday season. Recently launched in Toronto, Helpling is an online platform that helps you easily find, book, and pay for trained and insured cleaning professionals. Here is why I love the concept of Helpling:In just three...
After a relaxing holiday, bring on 2015! We didn't travel this holiday, instead we choose to enjoy Toronto's offerings and capitalized on quality family time. There was tons of cooking and entertaining, which I adore. Being surrounded by family and friends was a great way...
I have had the pleasure of working with Joy for the past 2 1/2 years. I assist Joy in many aspects of her real estate business, but one area of specialty is handling and navigating the Toronto rental market. It is surprising how many inquires...
In one year, I will become an empty nester. My youngest son Lucas is starting grade 12 and I know it is important to give him independence in this final year, so he is ready for University next fall. It is sad and hard for...
This summer it has been impossible not to notice all the construction along Eglinton Avenue. This construction will be on going for the next several years until the completion of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT. In the short term a project as massive as this has...