As you pack those final boxes and prepare for your big move, you realize there's some things that you would rather leave behind. An old couch, some hockey equipment, maybe even a few old electronics that your new pad is providing. As you look at the chair in the living room you really start to [...]

If you've been thinking about buying or selling your condo, chances are, you're doing some research. If so, you may have come across some unfamiliar terms. One of these terms thrown around is "Status Certificate". So, what exactly is a Status Certificate and does it matter when buying or selling condos?   A status certificate [...]

Thinking of selling your Toronto condo property in the winter? When it is cold outside with snow and ice it is important to prepare your property so when prospective buyers walk in, they are not distracted and can focus on the positive attributes of your home. Here are some useful tips to help you show [...]

Our Market Snapshot for December 2019 is here. The Toronto Real Estate Board reported a total of 4,399 sales in December 2019, up by 17.4% compared to December 2018. The average selling price was $837,788, up by 11.9% compared to December 2018. On an annual basis, there were 87,825 sales in 2019, up 12.6% compared [...]

Our Market Snapshot for November 2019 is here.   The Toronto Real Estate Board reported a total of 7,090 sales in November 2019, up 1.6% from the previous month. Compared to the previous year, sales are up 14.2%. Rental rates have also increased this month, with the average price of a one-bedroom rising to $2,210. [...]

The next Federal Election will take place on Monday, October 21, 2019. ReaLawState would like to take an opportunity to remind you to go vote! Voting plays a key role in Canada's democracy as a country, and gives the voter a strong and clear voice on the future of the country. If you're a citizen, [...]

September's statistics shows that the Toronto Real Estate Market shows no signs of slowing. Total Residential transactions remained almost identical to the prior month, continuing the upward trend from the year prior. Rental markets also saw an increase, with the average price of a one and two bedroom hitting $2,262 and $2,941 respectively. This month's [...]

There's no doubt that the internet has changed the way we live forever. Instead of hailing a cab, we whip out our smartphones and open up Uber. Hungry for something but don't want to leave the house? Instead of calling for more pizza, find something adventurous on Skip The Dishes. When was the last time [...]

Drake has received approval for a minor variance from a North York zoning by-law restricting fence height. North York community council signed off on the exemption Monday, allowing the Canadian singer-superstar to have fences as high as 4.4 meters. Currently, in North York, the limit in the zoning by-laws for most residential properties is 2 [...]

The Toronto Real Estate market is nothing short of complex. Dizzying terms, avante-garde marketing strategies, and the continuous update to rules and regulations are all factors that can contribute to your property-marketing headache. Its for reasons like this that you should turn to the expert advice of a REALTOR(R) to assist with all questions you [...]