Most home shoppers start out with two lists: the must-haves and the nice-to-haves. But, things have a habit of sliding from the must list over to the nice list. Compromises sometimes need to be made. Your must-have list may not agree with your budget, the current inventory of homes, or even your partner’s list. However, … Continued
There’s no doubt that HGTV’s House Hunters is the most easily consumable show on television, which is why it’s wildly successful and has tons of clones.What’s not to love? You get to sit back and judge/mock the couples on the show, while getting a full tour of other people’s homes from the comfort of your … Continued
Congratulations to all our clients who made a move last year. We enjoy sharing the journey with you.
What a year… in all ways we were tested. Could we really stay the fuck home? Our understanding of the dire situation out there and our desire to be good citizens, humans contributing to the collective good, came into direct conflict with our need to GET OUT. And that’s exactly what people ended up doing. … Continued
1. Nature is Necessary (and all around us). When you’re in a lockdown, and it’s strongly suggested that everyone just stay home, you tend to get cabin fever very quickly. With offices, malls, libraries and community centres all closed, we were left with few options for escaping home.Burlington has no shortage of trees, trails and … Continued
The COVID-19 lockdown has been rough for everyone. But if you were in acondo in Toronto, it has probably been god-awful.When you buy a condo in Toronto, you’re buying a certain lifestyle. You’re not terribly concerned with living space. You want simple and easy access to:· Restaurants, bars, and coffee shops· TTC· World-class shopping· Museums, … Continued
People in the GTA have somewhat of a hilariously distorted view of Ontario’s geography. I’ve met people who have called Barrie “Northern Ontario.” I wish I was joking. When you say the words “Cottage Country” around most GTAers it will conjure up images of two areas: Muskoka, or maybe Kawartha. Maybe it’s because I grew … Continued
After months of lockdown, the Ontario Government has lifted restrictions in York, Halton, and Durham Regions as of Friday, July 24. The bad news is that the “new normal” for open houses and viewings comes with its own list of restrictions. The good news is that you will probably find them less stressful than a … Continued
It’s funny how a case of cabin fever will change how you look at your home. You have probably felt the walls close in around you during this lockdown. You may also be kicking yourself for not getting a house with a finished basement, bigger yard, or home office… Or soundproof dome. Not a lot … Continued
We are over a month into social distancing. That means you probably need a project for your idle hands… So those hands don’t end up murdering your family. If you were looking to make some updates to sell your home this spring/ summer, the bad news is you won’t be able to get any contractors in to … Continued