Real Estate News Features Open House 24

GTA REALTORS® donate $560,414 to shelter charities

The holiday season doesn’t necessarily end the kiddies go back to school. GTA REALTORS® provided grants to over 50 shelter-related charities throughout the GTA.

2015 was a good year for GTA luxury homes over $5 million

The demand for luxury properties in the GTA priced over $5 million hit new new heights in 2015. According to luxury realtor Barry Cohen of RE/MAX Realtron Realty Inc., sales climbed 108% to 77 units in 2015, up from 37 in 2014. 73 freehold homes and four condominium apartments changed hands, representing more than $500 million in total dollar volume.

The importance of a good home inspection when buying or selling a home

Whether you’re a first-time buyer, or you’re looking to buy home #4, one of the most important things to keep in mind is this…do yourself a huge favour, and get a home inspection.

How much do you think it costs to rent in your preferred GTA neighbourhood?

You’re not ready to buy a home yet. Or maybe you prefer to rent. Whatever the case, do you have an idea of just how much you have to shell out (approximately) each month to live in that upscale downtown Toronto neighbourhood, or that quiet suburban neighbourhood in Ajax?

The holiday season is now underway! DeClute Real Estate lights up the Beach

Tis the season that many of us put up our Christmas trees, deck the halls with boughs of holly, and start roasting chestnuts on an open fire. It’s how we welcome the holiday season, and get ready for that one magical night of the year. There is also one tradition that Beach residents, and many Torontonians, look forward to every November, and that is DeClute Real Estate’s annual Light Up The Beach event.

More than a third of Canadian homeowners find housing in their area unaffordable

38% of Canadian homeowners feel that housing in their area is unaffordable, according to a new survey released by Manulife Bank of Canada.

A community presence can reap big rewards for professionals who volunteer outside of work

There is always a surge in community spirit and giving around the holiday season, but having community presence year round can have a huge, and incredibly positive impact, in one’s personal AND professional life.