How To Minimize Water Damage

August 21, 2019

It’s amazing how much damage that water can cause. Just two gallons of water from a burst pipe or overflowing toilet can wreak havoc throughout your home and necessitate thousands of dollars in repairs. Ouch! What should you do at the first sign of water leakage? First, stop the source. ...

Four Signs That You’ve Outgrown Your Current Home

It’s not uncommon for people to trade in their compact cars for something roomier, like an SUV. The same thing happens with homes. Sometimes people simply outgrow them. How can you tell if that’s happening with your property? Here are some clues: You need more space. This is the most ...

Gentle Ways to Deal with Insects in the Home

August 14, 2019

A growing number of homeowners are uncomfortable with using traditional pesticides for a variety of reasons, including health and environmental concerns. If you’re among them, here are some natural ways to deal with insects in your home: Use a mixture of unsweetened lemon juice and water to deter spiders. Spray ...

Average Home Prices by Municipality – from Mississauga to Clarington

August 13, 2019

How did average home prices compare across the GTA last month? From West to East: Mississauga:       $747,855     + 5.9% vs one year prior Toronto:              $876,389     + 4.7% vs one year prior Pickering:            $703,821     + 1.0% vs one year prior Ajax:                     $660,541     + 2.9% vs one year prior Whitby:                ...

Featured Listing: 25 Fitzpatrick Court, Whitby: $799,900

August 12, 2019

Beautiful 4 + 1 bedroom home with gourmet kitchen, finished basement and dream backyard in Brooklin (North Whitby). Contact me for details: 416-725-3544. ...

Greater Toronto Area Average Home Price – August 2019 Update

Based on the latest report from the Toronto Real Estate Board, the average home price in the Greater Toronto Area was $806,755 at the end of July 2019, which was up by 3.2% compared to one year prior to that. This includes information about sales across the GTA for all ...

Special Edition! How Becoming a Realtor Changed Me – August 2019 Video

August 11, 2019

The TOP 3 WAYS that quitting my steady paycheck and becoming a salesperson working for commissions CHANGED ME…. It’s been 3 years since I quit my job and started my new career, and I’ve been going through some changes… find out how I’ve changed in this month’s video. Access the ...

For those of you who like statistics…

August 10, 2019

Here is the link to the latest monthly Market Watch report from Greater Toronto Area REALTORS®: http://www.trebhome.com/files/market-stats/market-watch/mw1907.pdf If you have any questions, let me know. Miia   ...

July 2019 Market Update Video – GTA and Durham Region

July 15, 2019

Watch this month’s video to hear about what I’ve been doing this summer and get the latest average home prices for the GTA and Durham Region as well as a quote about the market from the Toronto Real Estate Board. #July2019 #RealEstate #MarketUpdate #Video #GTA #DurhamRegion https://youtu.be/eCdNIGNHV1U ...

Typical One-Time Expenses of Buying a Home

June 27, 2019

Buying a home involves both one-time costs and ongoing home ownership expenses. Let’s take a closer look at the one-time costs. These include your down payment, land transfer taxes, legal fees and disbursements including title insurance, mortgage appraisal, home inspection, adjustments for property taxes and utilities, HST on mortgage insurance ...