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How to buy strategically?

People are ready to buy, but in a low-inventory market, how can you find the ‘one’? The Challenge Compared to January – May 2022, new listings are down 33% in Toronto’s East End while demand from buyers continues to increase. Not only do the dynamics of supply and demand push home prices up but they […] >

INSIDE THE BUY – Andrew and Julia

The family has grown and everyone needs a bit more wiggle room. Andrew and Julia thought they just needed more space, but it turns out the right move was life changing. The Buyers Julia, Andrew and their three growing kids spent over 7 years in their 3-bedroom Beach home, loving the location and the gorgeous […] >

ORGANIZED FOR GOOD!

We know how it goes…you purge, organize and tidy but days later, the mess is back. Check out our design and styling team’s fave low-cost hacks to stay organized once and for all. TREAT STUFF LIKE CUTLERY Why should your forks get all the attention? Treat everything like that and enjoy these awesome drawer organizers. […] >

INSIDE THE SALE – 305 Waverley

With Thailand, Mexico and the West Coast calling, it was time to shift into retirement and make the next incredible part of their lives possible. The Sellers: Lee and Andre had called 305 Waverley home for 6 years, pursuing careers in journalism while taking advantage of everything the Beach had to offer. The Story: The […] >

Can we just breathe?

The market and rates are stabilizing and the inflation rate is down. Can we finally breathe and move forward? 2022 fears unrealized The big concern was that a huge flood of properties from distressed sellers was going to hit the market and buyer demand would continue to be anemic. Instead, homeowners reduced discretionary spending in […] >

6 Tips for Easy Organizing

The pros at Simply Home Downsizing share their expert tips for home organization! If you’re still overwhelmed by the idea of doing it on your own, click here to get $250 off any services with them! (6-hour minimum). Preparing to organize your home involves many moving parts that require planning, decision-making, and motivation. Here are […] >

When Is The Right Time To Sell?

WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO SELL? Are you thinking about making a move but not sure if the timing is right? Well, that depends…what’s your next move?  If you're trading up Most people think they should sell when the market is at its peak to get the most for their home when in reality, it’s […] >

The Tale of Two Semis

83B Swanwick Avenue Our Challenge Give the home a different look & feel after already being on the market for 151 days in 2022 with another brokerage. The TRG design & client care team suggested a number of important but relatively inexpensive design recommendations to give the home a more contemporary, updated, look. Paint, light […] >

Recesssion-Proofing Real Estate

5 reasons why the housing market will not crash: The two most powerful factors to focus on are supply and demand, and neither are predicted to change in the foreseeable future. Low supply + high demand = housing appreciation. 1. Lack of Supply Due to solid lending practices, we do not have a market full […] >