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Did you know that in the UK, one in ten homeowners move due to problematic neighbours? The most common complaints are e.g. aggressive behaviour.
Annette Street strikes me as the overlooked middle child of Toronto's list of hip and happening areas.
Toronto Realtors reported 7,542 sales in August 2011 — an increase of 24 per cent compared to the same month of the previous year.
Real estate is NOT a dull business. On the contrary, it is often rather fun, especially because it involves people. And people are fun.
Here is a simple timeline of how you can get yourself ready for hosting of a house warming dinner party.
Keep in mind that buying an old house needs even more attention, and consider some of our recommendations.
This yellow brick and stone house contains 1,758 square feet of finished space, including a living room with a fireplace and separate dining room
Beauty is highly regarded. Everyone likes to own pretty things, and everyone wants to live in a pretty home. Realtors® know that as well.
If you are interested in or have an appetite for sustainable agriculture, there are several markets worth visiting in Toronto.
Ticket Packages It's time to plan your Festival.
Why depend solely on your loved ones to provide you with those needed rewards when there are companies that are eager to congratulate you?
July was an interesting month for Toronto. Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 7,922 transactions, representing a 23 per cent increase over July 2010.
Two public open houses allowed buyers to explore this 1,300-square-foot house, which is down the street from Rennie Park, and Swansea community centre and school.
Liberty Village has seen the rise of numerous condominium buildings, office buildings, and a plethora of shops and restaurants.
The growth of tuition fees is double our inflation figure and makes education increasingly expensive for students and their families.
'It was a great old house with lots of potential, and was right across from a park' agent Julie Kinnear says.
Recently, I discovered a different kind of bar—a chocolate bar. Yes, SOMA Chocolatemaker has finally graced the west end with a new location.
Panorama boasts having 'Toronto's Best View' and I can't really argue with that. However, my sky-high expectations were not entirely met.
Watermark Irish Pub is a gorgeous (and spacious!) pub and restaurant with a huge patio right on Lake Ontario.
If you’re looking to soak up some history and have fun at the same time, you have to make a trip to the Bata Shoe Museum.
Tarragon Village community in the upper Annex had a few properties listed simultaneously, including this traditional red brick Edwardian.
If you're in the mood for fine French cuisine, I've found a lovely new restaurant for you. It's called La Société and it's newly renovated.
According to Greater Toronto REALTORS, last month's home sales went up by 21 per cent in year-to-year comparison.
Three offers came in for this two-bedroom, 770-square-foot suite at different times after various open houses and showings.
Toronto's residential side-streets are about to become the city's new Green P lots. Drivers can now purchase 24- and-48-hour temporary on-street parking permits in residential neighbourhoods online for the first time
This three-storey structure was built with a 1,937-square-foot plan with three bedrooms, four bathrooms and several entertaining areas.
It's always unfortunate when a couple or a family has to dissolve. People sometimes decide that they will be better off on their own.
There has been so much debate about using Quick Response codes in real estate marketing recently. But are they really so effective?
Open house showings are a standard part of home buying. Everybody wishes to get to know their potential future home and actually touch it.
Kensington is a place for reflection. One of the most popular spots in Toronto's downtown, Kensington Market is a place where you can go anytime.
Although strong summer storms aren't unusual, people often get caught by surprise by their devastating effects.
Conquer Cancer in our Lifetime is the mantra and the reason that Julie, Holly and 4600 fellow riders, train and fundraise to support research at the The Princess Margaret Hospital.
Our southern neighbour is still far from housing market recovery, says State of the Nation's Housing, a recent report from Harvard University.
Over the last year, market conditions tightened markedly. The increasing competition between sellers and buyers has led to higher price gains.
Canada’s reputation has suffered again. We have been placed by OECD among countries with little or no enforcement of the Anti-Bribery Convention.
What are these sheets for and how is the information you enter used?
Selling a home? Then you should be ready to deal with your real estate agent at a high level. Know how your agent operates and how she differs from the next one.
Good photographs of your house or apartment are more important than you may think. Learn which mistakes to avoid and make your listing stand out on the web!
The Canadian Real Estate Association has revised its forecast for housing activity via the MLS® Systems of the Canadian Real Estate Boards for 2011 and 2012.
A stigmatized property is a property that buyers or tenants avoid for reasons unrelated to its physical condition or features.
This renovated two-bedroom unit across the street from the St. Lawrence Market captivated a dozen potential buyers who all made bids within days.
You don't have to be an actor to become a film star and this famous house, located just 30km north of Chicago, is the indubitable proof.
The Central Toronto Real Estate Market's activity is still gaining momentum during the spring months. Increased market activity is nothing unusual this time.
According to a recent poll conducted by ING Direct, Canadians tend to behave surprisingly conservatively when it comes to handling mortgages.