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Toronto, Simcoe and York Region Real Estate Update – January 2023
As we moved from 2022 into 2023, the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market unfolded as expected. The number of January sales and the overall average selling price were similar to December 2022. On a year-over-year basis, both sales and prices were down markedly, continuing to highlight the impact of ...
Continue ReadingToronto, Simcoe and York Region Real Estate Update – December 2022
The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market experienced a marked adjustment in 2022 compared to record levels in 2021. Existing affordability issues brought about by a lack of housing supply were exacerbated by sustained interest rate hikes by the Bank of Canada. "Following a very strong start to the year, home ...
Continue ReadingToronto, Simcoe and York Region Real Estate Update – November 2022
Homeownership market activity in November continued to be influenced by the impact of higher borrowing costs on affordability. Sales were down markedly compared to the same period last year, following the trend that unfolded since the commencement of interest rate hikes in the spring. New listings were also down substantially ...
Continue ReadingPainting Tips for Getting the Job Done Faster
Unless painting a room is a passion, you probably want to finish the task as soon as possible — while still doing a quality job. Here are some tips for doing just that: • One-coat paints. Having to do a second coat is time-consuming. Fortunately, there are several “one coat” paints that can get ...
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