Market Update – October 2024
Central Toronto REALTORS® reported 314 detached home sales through the Toronto MLS® in October 2024; and on average, these detached homes sold for $2,485,522.…
Market Update – September 2024
Central Toronto REALTORS® reported 224 detached home sales through the Toronto MLS® in September 2024; and on average, these detached homes sold for $2,283,008.…
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Nuit Blanche 2014 | Hit or Miss?
There are many events around Toronto each year that make our city such an incredible place in which to live.…
Did Your Basement Survive the Great Flood of 2013?
Were you one of the poor souls whose basement flooded during the great flood of last summer? I know…
My Toronto Home is Not Selling! What can I do?
First and foremost, you must speak honestly and frankly with your agent about your concerns. If your agent is your…
How Real Estate Agents Work For You Mr. Buyer
With a wealth of online resources, an increasing ‘for sale by owner’ market, and countless real estate cable TV shows,…
Do I Need a Real Estate Agent When I Buy a Home?
With a wealth of online resources, an increasing ‘for sale by owner’ market, and countless real estate cable TV shows,…
Moving with children
The following tips might particularly benefit families moving into a Toronto neighbourhood from a different community or city; however, many…
Moving checklist
Keeping in mind that you will be run off your feet as the move gets closer, we thought you might…
22 deadly mistakes to avoid
Wise people learn from other’s mistakes. Your purchase will be easier and produce far better results if you avoid these…
Role of lawyer on buyer’s side
The buying process involves a number of legalities. Sound legal representation is not merely a suggestion, it is a requirement.…
Ins and outs of home inspections
What exactly is a home inspection? A house inspection is an objective and impartial examination and evaluation of a residential…
Hints in the fine art of negotiating
1. Put yourself in the seller’s shoes Do this for virtually every aspect of your offer. Your goal is to…
Insider secrets on bidding wars
Insider secrets on bidding wars How to dodge the bullets and win bidding wars are not for the faint of…
The ABCs of making an offer
Listing price strategy #1: Ridiculously overpriced! These sellers may have listened to a real estate agent over-inflate the value of…
Condominiums
Is a condominium always an apartment? No. The word condominium describes a form of land ownership and not a type…
Is this the one? A 15 point hit list
Is this the one A 15 point hit list Before you make your final decision to submit an offer an…
Time to start looking
The Buyer’s Responsibilities You should share with your salesperson your needs and wants list and your price range comfort zone.…
Understanding Agency Relationships
“The salesperson works for me, right!?” The answer is “Not always”. In previous years, the seller’s agent (the listing agent)…
How to go about choosing the right sales rep
How to go about choosing the right sales rep It is important to take your time selecting a professional to…
Why use a professional sales rep
Why use a professional sales rep The assistance of the right salesperson can be of real benefit to you. While…
Renting vs Buying
Why Buying a Home is a Good Thing! They are a Good Investment Homes in Toronto have appreciated an average…
Your real estate team
You will acquire your own team of professionals to support you throughout the process. Your first string players are: The…
Globe and Mail – In the listings game, the ground shifts
“Sage Real Estate, formerly a Sutton Group franchise, split from Sutton in September and created its own version of the…
BuzzBuzzHomes – Sage Real Estate Revolution?
“Yes, for this post, we are asking whether Sage Real Estate is starting a revolution in the resale home market.…
Real Estate Magazine (REM) – Sage offers personalized online home marketing
Sage Real Estate in Toronto is now making personalized online and social media marketing part of its basic package for…
London Free Press – Real estate on technology’s cutting edge
Internet technology is once again pushing the home-buying and selling process to new heights. If you have a smartphone, you…
The Merging of Blogs and Websites
Static websites are starting to prove less effective at generating maximum traffic and leads. A major trend we are seeing…
The Importance of Social Media in Real Estate: Take Advantage Now
It is no longer ‘word’ of mouth, it’s ‘world’ of mouth. The world of mouth is now far reaching. Whatever…
The Sea Change of Consumer Behaviour in Real Estate
There is a paradigm shift underway in the real estate industry. The role that the Internet is playing in buyers’ home…