Welcome to August's Homewatch post. In this installment, we discuss the financial advantages and pitfalls of dipping into your RRSP for a home down payment, and other financial food for thought.   With the rapidly escalating house prices in Toronto, the reality is that many house hunters are looking for…

Welcome to July's Homewatch post. In this installment, we discuss how Toronto homeowners can can position their home to sell quickly.   For all Sellers, regardless of circumstance, the objective is almost always to get their property sold as soon as possible and for the most money. No one likes…

Welcome to June's Homewatch post. In this installment, we discuss how Toronto homeowners can better set their property up for financial success.   In today’s Toronto housing market, the housing hunt is often characterized with a search that is emotionally exhausting, fraught with bidding wars and near misses. Once you…

Welcome to May's Homewatch News post. It is a 'Part 2' of sorts, building on our last Homewatch piece, Urbaneer's Tips for A Smooth Move. As any parent will tell you, when children are in the mix, a whole different set of rules apply. So in this installment, we're reaching…

Welcome to April's Homewatch post. In this installment, we discuss ways to decrease stress on one of the most dreaded days: moving day!   Congratulations! After a lengthy search filled with ups and downs, you’ve finally found the home you’ve been seeking. However, while you're riding the euphoric high that…

Welcome to March's Homewatch post. In this installment, we discuss the value a floor plan can bring to a listing, and how a floor plan benefits both the Seller and potential Buyer.   In a competitive market, Sellers are well-served when their listing broker provides more, not less, information for…

Welcome to January's Homewatch post. In this installment, we discuss different factors Torontonians should be aware of when buying a new condo that they and their pet will share.   Virtually all pet owners consider their pets important members of their family – that's no secret. But mixing pets and…

Welcome to November's Homewatch post. In this installment, we discuss how to put yourself in a realistic and healthy mindset before you begin your property search. After all, knowledge and perspective are your greatest assets in navigating the emotional rollercoaster that is searching for a property in Toronto!   Have…