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 February’s Homewatch post. In this installment, we discuss the six layers of a building that determine value, and how those layers are evolving.   Knowledge is your ally, whether you are a homeowner, seller, or buyer. As such, it is of great importance to understand how there…

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…

  In our Home & Garden media obsessed society we devote an awful lot of attention to the ‘shiny’ qualities of house and home – like the fittings, finishes, and overall aesthetic experience. While there is no denying the appeal of these items, home buyers would be well-advised to pay…

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…

  Welcome to July’s Homewatch post. In this installment, we discuss why the hot Toronto real estate market can leave Buyers and Sellers alike feeling overwhelmed.   For many, there is a natural trajectory of life events: school leads to employment which affords the funds to purchase a home. Home…

  Welcome to July’s Homewatch post. Continuing our effort to keep the Buyers and Sellers of Toronto informed, here we offer information on particular property features that are sure to spike your insurance premiums. Be prepared!   When selecting a home, you consider costs – but these costs are often…

Welcome to Part Two of Urbaneer’s Spring 2015 Toronto Real Estate Forecast! In the first part of the forecast, we discussed various analyst predictions as well as the role of affordability, debt, and emotional constitution in shaping the Toronto property market. In part two, we’ll take a look at interest…