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Notes from the practice — market reads, neighbourhood stories, and practical advice on buying and selling well in Etobicoke.
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How to protect yourself from real estate title fraud
Title fraud involves stealing a homeowner’s identity to refinance or sell home without them knowing This article was published on CBC News. “Recent news stories have highlighted the dangers of real-estate title fraud, which take place when fraudsters or scam artists steal ownership of a home in order to benefit from its value. Yesterday, CBC News reported on a Toronto family that was … » Read More about How to protect yourself from real estate title fraud
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‘Great for landlords, horrible for renters’: How a runaway rental market has become Toronto’s latest housing nightmare’
By Denise Paglinawan, Financial Post ‘Bidding wars are now common in a city where rents have skyrocketed 20% in one year’ Read the article here!
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Garden Suites Now Permitted in Toronto After Dismissal of Appeal
Government Relations 12 July 2022 The City of Toronto Garden Suites By-law is now in full force after the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) dismissed an appeal. The Garden Suites By-law and Official Plan Amendment were adopted by Toronto City Council on February 2, but were appealed shortly after. On July 4, 2022, the OLT decided that it did … » Read More about Garden Suites Now Permitted in Toronto After Dismissal of Appeal
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Featured Listing: One bedroom unit in the heart of King West
Just Listed! Sunny one bedroom condo in a beautiful boutique building! Check out the listing here! Address: 400 Wellington St. W, 203 Listed for: $579,000 MLS: C5577507 Area: King West Beds: 1 Baths: 1 Parking: 1 Locker: 1 Features: One bedroom, One bathroom Approx 600 square feet Unobstructed north facing view One parking spot One locker Highly … » Read More about Featured Listing: One bedroom unit in the heart of King West
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Featured Listing: 24 Edward Horton Cres
Beautiful newly built executive townhouse with sunlit exposure and thousands spent on upgrades. Check out the listing here. Listed for: $1,398,000.00 MLS: W5531107 Area: Norseman Heights Beds: 4 Baths: 4 Parking: 3
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Extreme Makeover: Gingerbread House Edition!
Send us pictures of your best Ginger Bread houses for a chance to win a Visa Gift Card and $100 donation to the Toronto Star Santa Claus Fund. Just send a picture of your architectural masterpiece to info@ferrier.ca by December 21. Our extremely qualified judges will select a winner and announce it on our … » Read More about Extreme Makeover: Gingerbread House Edition!
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Buying and Selling during COVID-19 May Market Stats
Toronto Regional Real Estate Board President Michael Collins, May 2020: With public confidence creeping back after the Premier announced the beginning of Phase 1 re-opening in Ontario, the real estate market has responded with a jump in sales and average price when compared to the previous month. TREB announced that Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 4,606 sales … » Read More about Buying and Selling during COVID-19 May Market Stats
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A 2018 Christmas Poem
Wishing you all the best this holiday season and a healthy, happy 2019 for you and your loved ones! ‘Twas the night before Christmas And all through the world, The people were waiting For Santa’s plans to unfold The Reindeer were feeding, Santa’s suit pressed and cleaned, But the sleigh sat empty Not a … » Read More about A 2018 Christmas Poem
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2018 Toronto Real Estate: Frequently Asked Questions
After a long hot summer, we are now well into fall, a season where we often see a rise in real estate transactions. Many of you have asked what’s happening with the current market, so I have decided to share some of my thoughts with you. Across Toronto, we are still in a low … » Read More about 2018 Toronto Real Estate: Frequently Asked Questions
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Renovating before you list
Often sellers look at renovating parts of their home prior to listing it on the market. However not all updates will produce the same return on investment, and some may be flat out money pits. Here are some things to consider before you embark on a resale renovation. What are you updating? Bathrooms and Kitchens … » Read More about Renovating before you list
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Investing in pre-construction
Don’t go in alone With the growth and surplus of pre-construction available in Toronto it can be very overwhelming when narrowing down a development to choose from. Most people understand the benefits of using an agent when buying a re-sale home, however when it comes to pre-construction, many choose to purchase straight from the builder, leaving them … » Read More about Investing in pre-construction