Did you know that the best time for renovating and updating your home is winter time? You probably are saying now "whaaaaaat are you talking about Matilda"? :) i can understand your skepticism, but from many years of dealing with different contractors, in different areas, we found out that the contractors charge less during winter months, than from doing renovations in spring/summer time. Why? it is simple, a supply and demand, of course:)  During the winter months, not... [read more]

I am sure everyone has their own theory on this topic, but i like to stick to the numbers and historical data. We have many buyers and sellers waiting on a sideline for mortgage rates to go down, hoping that their mortgage payments will go down a bit. However, you should do a proper calculation before you park the buying/selling thought on a bench. Here is your "math homework":) Step 1. How much realistically do you think rates will go down? 0.25%, 0.5%, 1%? My advice is to... [read more]

Home Inspection, What, Why and When? Home inspection is a process of inspecting a home, by a qualified home inspector, prior to the purchasing a property.  Once Buyer and Seller come to an agreement, in most cases, there will be a conditional clause, that will allow Buyers to obtain a home inspection and to satisfy that condition. The Home inspector will check all major points including, but not limited to, furnace, air condition, roof, attic, foundation, all... [read more]

Even though we are seeing some leveling in prices, real estate market affordability in GTA is drastically down. Therefore, First time home Buyers, including young people that just are trying to leave their parents nest and newcomers, are being offered little-to-none, if they would like to buy a house, or any freehold property. To afford even a freehold townhouse, in most of the GTA, will be in 700’s and how many single people, or families that rely on one income can really qualify for... [read more]

How many of you have decided of redesigning our own kitchen, bathrooms, floors, wall paints, etc, and how many of you got burned, when you were trying to sell your home, and the feedback in regards to those renovations was upsetting? My goal is to share some practical tips, so you don't make the same, costly mistakes, as many people did. The Most Important thing you need to make clear is, how long do you plan on living in this home? Clear answer to that question will be a crucial... [read more]