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Benefits of being 65+A homeowner who is 65 or over may be able to take advantage of some tax credits. The Ontario Senior Homeowners’ Property Tax Grant offers up to $500 for Ontario senior homeowners. For singles, with net adjusted family income over $35,000, the grant given will be reduced by 3.33 per cent for income up to $50,000. Seniors above that income level do not qualify for the gra ...

The condominium apartment segment recorded some of the biggest increases in the GTA housing market throughout most of 2019. At the end of November, on a year-to-date basis, sales were up by 2.8 per cent, and the average price at $586,554 was up by $34,208 - a jump of 6.2 per cent - over the same period in 2018.This growth trend will continue into 2020, gathering more steam. The recent Canada ...

Many people often wonder whether duct cleaning is a valuable service or simply a scam. Luckily, it’s an easy question to answer. Duct cleaning is important for the quality of air within your home, and therefore, for your health - for this reason, it’s a very valuable service.In a typical six-room home, up to 40 pounds of dust are created annually. When not properly maintained, the air ducts i ...

Business trips in winter are less than ideal, especially if you’re used to enjoying year-round sunshine and warmer climates like in Florida or California. Unfortunately, you don’t always have a say in when or where you have to go on a business trip. Temperatures in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) can be particularly frigid this time of year, so it’s important that you’re well pre ...

Ever made personal New Year Resolutions? Well how about resolutions for your home? Read on to see how you can improve your home’s flow while also adding value to your property for the Toronto real estate market.Declutter You don’t need to go full Marie Kondo here. But as it is quite likely you acquired new items over the holiday season, now is the ideal time to remove some old items. A good r ...

New to Toronto? On a Toronto work assignment and want to see the sights? Visiting Toronto and the GTA? The Greater Toronto Area has some spectacular things to see and do. In our “Visit” series, we will focus on some of the great day-trips to take to get to know your new hometown.Haliburton Highlands is a tourist and cottage area in Central Ontario. The county borders Algonquin Provincial Park ...

New Year’s Eve in Toronto is pretty much like one big citywide extravaganza! Restaurants and bars will stay open later and offer unique holiday-themed specials, the TTC will uphold its tradition of offering free ride services after 7:00 p.m., and the city will be buzzing with locals and tourists attending New Year’s 2020 celebrations! If you’re wondering where you and your loved ones sh ...

Toronto real estate is hot right now. Properties are moving fast, and for more money. Having said that, there are some key points to keep in mind to ensure your home is priced correctly to capture the attention of first time home buyers and real estate investors: Work with a Realtor: This is our #1 piece of advice. Successful licensed realtors (like us!) really can guide you to the correct ...

Regardless of where you’re moving—whether it’s across the country or down the street—planning a temporary or permanent move can be extremely stressful even in the best of times. But moving to Toronto in the middle of the holiday season is downright panic inducing for a lot of people. Unfortunately, when there are extenuating circumstances involved, relocating to Toronto during the busiest t ...

As a real estate professional with three decades of experience, I have dealt with many varying types of real estate transactions. One transaction that I often am asked questions about, is selling a Toronto area re-sale home which requires probate.Probate, simply put, is a judicial process that proves the validity of a will. This is done in a court of law, and typically takes 4-6 months (yes, ...