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6 'Dream Home' Hopes That Are Completely Delusional Many home buyers start out starry-eyed when they first embark on shopping for a house, with visions of a big backyard, a home office, a cute coffee shop down the block-and much, much more. The problem? If budgets are tight (as they usually are), then all too soon, those dreams collide hard with reality.

PREPPING YOUR HOME FOR SALE Photo by  Sidekix Media  on  Unsplash Maximize Curb Appeal Getting them through the front door starts at the curb. Manicure the lawn, trim the trees and shrubs. Pull weeds and plant some colorful flowers. Clear the walkways. Fix peeling paint and wind up that hose. Paint the address number on the curb. Make Repairs to Visible Blemishes Is there something that’s an eyesore, but an easy fix? If looking at it bothers you, it could bother a potential buyer and reduce the appeal of your home. Replace burnt out light bulbs, fix that loose door handle, make needed paint touch-ups. Make a Buyer’s Entrance Inviting Freshly paint the front door with a color that contrasts the house. Add a new welcome mat. Hang a fresh wreath on the door. Let the Light Shine In Removing heavy window coverings to let in the natural light we all crave. Add lamps to brighten up darker areas to add more cheer. Remove the Clutter This serves two purposes....

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...

The 12-month rise of the national index has been supported by Eastern Canada In January the Teranet-National Bank National Composite House Price Index TM edged up 0.1% from the previous month, a so-so showing for a month of January. In only three of the last 10 years (including last year) has the January change been lower.

        HOGGS HOLLOW TORONTO Nestled between Yonge Street and York Mills Road and ending where the Rosedale Golf Club sits, Hoggs Hollow, Toronto is a beautiful and vibrant neighbourhood waiting for you to explore! Rich in history, Hoggs Hollow, Toronto was originally named after James Hogg. Arriving in 1824 to Toronto from Scotland, he operated the most successful whisky distillery and grist mill in the valley. The estate was subdivided in 1856 and four of the original Hogg’s Hollow houses are still standing (albeit with extensive renovations). Two of the original houses were relocated and now serve as the entrance to Auberge du Pommier restaurant. The other two original properties can be found at 1 and 5 Old Yonge Street. The majority of the homes in the neighbourhood were built from the 1920s through to the 1960s. When you visit Hoggs Hollow, you will feel like you are travelling through time. Some homes will be in the style of English Cottage,...

Are you perhaps wondering what to do tomorrow on Family Day? Or where to go? Or what's open or closed? Or where you can even buy essentials? Well look no further than this handy guide from BLOGTO!  Enjoy and HAPPY FAMILY DAY Toronto! What's open and closed Family Day 2020 in Toronto What's open and closed Family Day 2020 in Toronto What's open and closed Family Day 2020 in Toronto Stay in the loop Sign up for our free email newsletter. Unsubscribe anytime or contact us for details. What's open in Toronto on Family Day 2020 is crucial information to make your way around the city with your family in tow.

Average Toronto-Area Home Expected To Cost Buyers $900K This Year TORONTO - The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board says January home sales were up 15.4 per cent from the same month last year, while it expects home sales for the year to rise about 10 per cent overall.

                      THE ANNEX The Annex has been one of Toronto’s elite neighbourhoods since its subdivision in the 1870s. Living in this neighbourhood means you can say you have lived where George Gooderham (president of the Gooderham and Worts Distillery) and Timothy Eaton (patriarch of the now defunct Eaton’s department store) have lived. However, this Annex neighbourhood guide is about so much more than history. While The Annex’s history is golden and illustrious, it remains today as one of Toronto’s premier neighbourhoods for a whole host of other reasons. Architecture The Annex features some of Toronto’s finest examples of architectural brilliance. The homes which were built between 1880 and 1910 feature design marvels such as turrets, recessed grand archways, pyramidal roofs and wooden spindled porches. These homes tend to be in the Richardsonian Romanesque, Queen Anne and Victorian styles. Homes built b...

Not all homes are built equally. So when you are about to put your luxury home on the market, why would you treat it like any other home? You want your house to sell for a luxurious price, so you need to get your home ship-shape for a high-end market. Here is our top list of things you need to do to get luxury home into shape before selling.   GETTING DOWN TO BASICS : A Fresh Coat Of Paint This tip is true of all homes, not just luxury homes. But you would be surprised how many luxury home owners forget that even their elegant homes can have paint chips! Paint consistently ensures a great return on investment. The right colour can set the identity of your home. To give your home that luxe feel, we suggest soft grey-blues, beiges and warm browns. New Year, New Floors The second best return on investment for your luxury home in the basics category is replacing or refinishing your floors. Hardwood is still the most demanded flooring option by buyers. One of the biggest tips we...