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Preparing to Sell Your Home in The Spring (What You Can Do Now!) FEBRUARY 19, 2020  | Spring is the busiest time of the year for the real estate market. As a result, it is one of the best times of the year to list a property for sale. Many people think there are only a few things they need to do to prepare their house for sale – but did you know there are plenty of things you can do now? Here is a quick three-month timeline that will help you if you are preparing to sell your home in the spring. What You Can Do Today Find the Right Real Estate Agent Real estate agents are in bountiful supply – but not all real estate agents are made equally. Finding the right real estate agent that works with your needs, your neighbourhood and your personality can take time. The sooner you start interviewing, the better. Make a Plan Once you have found your real estate partner you two can sit down together and create a plan of all the things you need to do in preparing to sel...

UP AND COMING NEIGHBOURHOODS IN TORONTO The most famous phrase in real estate is “location, location, location.” This is true of established neighbourhoods, but how do neighbourhoods become established? How can you tell which are the up and coming neighbourhoods in Toronto 2020? Here are some important things to consider as well as a quick list of neighbourhoods to look out for in the coming year. Transportation Everyone wants to live as close as possible to public transportation so they can keep their commutes short and more affordable. This is why properties that are located close to subway lines or bus routes have a high value. Up and coming neighbourhoods in Toronto 2020 will be situated where subway lines, bus routes and LRTs are planned to be built. This way they will be affordable when you purchase them now, and when the transportation lines start running you will enjoy a sizeable appreciation in the value of your property. Local Economy Some people tend to stray...