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Inside the Sale – Selling in a challenging market

In a challenging market, how can you get a home sold in under a week? Matt Olinski’s client enjoyed his home since the mid-90s, completing a lovely renovation on the main floor, but it was time to downsize. Matt and the Richards Group design team were confident that updating the second floor to be consistent […] >

Surprising advantages: Buying when rates are high

The real estate market is constantly evolving and one of the key factors that affect homebuyers is interest rates. In a high-interest rate market, many potential buyers may be hesitant to make a move. However, there are some surprising advantages to buying a home in this market. Find out why purchasing a home when interest […] >

Inside the buy – Astrid and Brian

With a shifting market, can downsizers take advantage and land their perfect pied-a-terre in the city? Matt Olinski’s clients Astrid and Brian had a plan – one that evolved over the past five years. In 2019 they sold their Riverdale home to downsize to a city ‘pied-a-terre’ and take advantage of their home in Florida […] >

Inside the Sale – Anna

Could being different make all the difference in a building where other condos were taking forever to sell? Kylie’s client was a first-time seller and Anna was dreaming of a bigger place with her fiancé Dylan. But condos listed in her building were sitting on the market. Trusting our team and Kylie to figure out […] >

Investing smart, buying smarter

Buyers are finally getting the opportunity to shop with more homes coming on the market. Make sure you buy smart and avoid these lesser known pitfalls. Ignoring more subtle location considerations When considering a home or a particular street, take stock of what’s important to you and how that will affect your day-to-day life. What […] >

INSIDE THE BUY – Mike and Jeannette

It’s not just about what you’re buying. It’s about having a team with the knowledge and vision to help make it home. Sabrina’s clients, Mike and Jeannette, had been on the hunt for the perfect condo to downsize to from their family home. After looking at several condos, they kept coming back to one in […] >

WITH RATES UP, NOW WHAT?

How can you leverage the myriad of options and get creative to navigate rate hikes? Mortgage expert Angie Alvarez of Capital Home Lending shares her insight from people’s ‘most’ asked questions! How have rising interest rates affected mortgage payments? Anyone in a variable rate mortgage will be impacted with increased payments, including those with static […] >

EAST TO HOME VALUES

WHAT DOES YOUR DOLLAR BUY YOU IN EAST TO? The market is steady and prices are holding…what can your money buy in East Toronto? UNDER $1.5M 1400Kingston203.com Sold for just under $900,000 60Haslett504.com Sold for just over $1M 143Kingston.com Sold for just over $1.4M 16Oliver.com Sold just over $1.35M $1.5M-2.5M 5Phenix.com Sold for just over […] >

HIT THE PATIO

Welcome to the East TO, where the patio game is on fire! If you’re looking for the best spots to soak up the sun and enjoy some amazing vibes you’ve come to the right place. From Leslieville’s buzzing streets to the laid-back Beaches, our part of town has patios that will satisfy your brunch cravings, […] >

INSIDE THE SALE – Withrow

Does it matter who lists your home? Just ask Anna how the Richards Group effect made all the difference when the stakes were high. The Seller: Anna had lived in her home for over 55 years and who can blame her? The home overlooks coveted Withrow Park with a charming veranda to soak up the […] >