As we head into the second wave of pandemic along with fall and winter living space is becoming all the more important. We will be spending way more time at home than ever, hence the real estate market continues to thrive as people look for more comfortable living space for their families. Construction is booming as many are making improvements to current space. Supplies of certain building products are low or out of stock. Home gyms have become very popular. Very few are travelling so... [read more]

  From condos to houses, from city to suburbs, from smaller houses to bigger houses. As the COVID pandemic continues and does not appear to be close to ending we are all wondering if working at home is a more permanent situation and hence families will need more space. A move from tighter spaces in condos and crowded urban centres may be less popular. Right now even the subway does not appear to be that important as many are not taking it. It will be interesting to see how many of... [read more]

How to list and sell a home during COVID-19. The real estate market is somewhat frozen but a small part is thawed and still moving. Those that need and really want to are trading real estate. The new reality is a lot of virtual and much less personal contact. This includes virtual meeting with the clients, virtual assessment by the stager, staging with masks and gloves. We are focusing on upgraded 360 virtual presentations. Even buyers that are seriously looking are limiting where they go... [read more]

More inventory coming out but not necessarily selling quickly. The quick sale is definitely not a slam dunk anymore. Unless the product is in a premium location, in the million dollar range and or in move in condition sellers should plan for the sale taking time. It just doesn’t always happen so fast anymore. Market has shifted. Buyers are not necessarily in a rush. Houses are selling but patience is the key.   [read more]

Love living in Toronto. High Park is one of our gems. Nothing like the cherry blossoms. What a great city to live in. This is why certain pockets of Toronto are increasing in value like High Park and Bloor West Village.   [read more]