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There are usually three sides to a situation. The side that is seen as the problem, the side seen as opposing the problem and the side trying to understand both sides and work with what will happen ne

When buying a condo, maintenance fees are something that buyers look at. Maintenance expenses can include maintenance of the common areas, property and liability insurance for the building’s ex

September is here! We officially close the book on the summer season and move into the fall real estate market. The Toronto Real Estate Board reported that there were 11,523 new listings added in Augu

With the fall market, right around the corner and the market stabilizing there is renewed optimism for the months ahead. Homeowners are once again getting excited to sell their homes. For some homeown

British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Nova Scotia have already made the decision to prohibit “double-ending,” and the Ontario government is looking to do the same. Supporting the province of Ont

The tides have turned. The once-mighty sellers have relinquished their power to the buyers. So why have the buyers not begun to capitalize? Since the introduction of the provincial government’s new

Just a few short months ago in a rapidly rising market buyers and sellers were trying to understand the value of a property. In turn, as the market started rapidly returning to normalized levels, buye

As we move forward through the summer months, the market continues to adjust. With listings increasing and sales declining, the real estate market continues to shift towards a buyer centric market. Th

During a shift in the market homeowners often let their emotions blind them from the facts about the market or the realities of ownership. Keeping those emotions in check will allow for better decisio

Entering the world of commercial real estate can be daunting for most people. Whether you are looking to invest in a property or purchase a property for your business, now may be the opportunity. Look

The much-anticipated announcement by the Bank of Canada (BoC) regarding raising interest rates was revealed today. The BoC will be raising the overnight rate by 0.25% to 0.75%. This is the first incre

The June numbers are in and the real estate market continues to provide buyers with ample choice. The Toronto Real Estate Board reported an increase of 15.9% (19,614) in new listings and an increase o

Many sellers prospered from the hot market conditions and received the value for their home that they originally envisioned. But when news was released on April 21st that measures would be implemented

Recently, the Ontario Provincial Government announced their intention to pass legislation requiring all non-residents of Canada to pay an additional tax on property purchased within Ontario. The tax i

This past weekend on June 16 & 17, 2017 we celebrated the Markham Village Music Festival’s 40th Anniversary. There was lots of tasty food, wonderful shopping and of course great music. Over 2 da

Choosing a place to live is never an easy decision. Whether you are living on your own, recently married, starting a family or retiring, the choice you make on where you will live can have a significa

News has been trickling in over the past few days of significant drops in sales across the GTA. Although this is true, it is only one piece of the puzzle. The Toronto Real Estate Board reported 10,196

Marketing to the Asian community is more than just digital and print advertisements. It is also about knowing the people who you will be marketing to. You need to be careful and learn as much as you c

More and more Asian buyers are looking to Canada for real estate opportunities. So much so that marketing to these individuals has become a top priority for many real estate agents.  In the past few

Home Inspections have been a part of the real estate landscape for over 40 years. In Ontario, the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors [OAHI], was established by Ontario law in 1994 in order to assu

When the Premier of Ontario introduced the Fair Housing Plan in April 2017, one of the items, out of the 16-point plan was to “Create a housing-supply team and housing-advisory group”. The team a

As the weather continues to warm up, so does the real estate market. A total of 21,630 new listings entered the market in April 2017, which is a 33.6% increase compared to April 2016, which saw only 1

Home Capital Group began with a simple premise: Many Canadians were being turned down for mortgages by the big 6 banks, but were in fact good customers that could meet their debt obligations. This phi

It had been talked about for months and now we have learned that the provincial government will be implementing measures to cool off the RED HOT real estate market. The Greater Toronto Area has observ

Transit effects everyone. So, when York Region Transit (YRT)/VIVA unveil their 2018 Annual Plan for changes to many routes around York Region and the construction of a brand-new terminal, everyone pay

The month of March is known as the busy season and it did not disappoint. Greater Toronto Area Realtors sold 12,077 homes versus the 10,260 homes that were sold during the same period in 2016. That i

The most frustrated people in the Greater Toronto Area’s real estate market right now are clearly the buyers. Buyers and agents alike are having a difficult time understanding where prices are going

Finally, the first day of spring has arrived. While that might mean drinks on the patio, afternoon BBQs, and starting to think about what you’ll be planting in your garden, for many people, it also

The days are drawing closer to when the residents of Markham will see the nearly 50-year old York Downs golf course go.  Developers presented their initial plan to more than one hundred residents out

Although February was a short month, it was not short on sales. GTA realtors reported 8,014 residential sales for the month.  This result was up on a year-over-year basis by 5.7% compared to 7,583 sa

With the arrival of Spring, new MLS listings are being added daily with sellers who’ve been putting off listing their homes now joining Markham and Stouffville’s spring real estate market. With li

This past week Markham Councillor Karen Rea brought forth a motion to have a foreign buyers tax instituted for the province. The motion was denied 8-4. Residents voiced their concerns that foreign buy

Once again the annual movie madness party was a resounding success.  Now in its 16th year we showcased two movies; Lego Batman and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Over 500 people RSVP this year and man

January 2017 picked up where 2016 left off.  Sales were up year over year by 11.8%. Realtors in the GTA reported 5,188 transactions in January and only 4,640 during the same period last year. Detache

The origins of the Chinese New Year festival are thousands of years old and are steeped in legends but it is unclear when the beginning of the year was celebrated before the Qin Dynasty. Over the cent

The numbers are in and they are GREAT! 2016 was the second consecutive record year for home sales. There were a reported 113,133 sales by GTA realtors in 2016. That is an overall increase of 11.8% com

2016 saw the largest increase to residential home prices since 1988 when the price increased from $189,105 to $229,635 (18% increase). The average price for a residential home in the Greater Toronto

The weather is getting colder, the snow has started falling and you have decided to list your home. It’s more important than ever to do the little things in your showings that will help you get the

Home sales stats continue to display an upward trend compared to last year.  The Toronto Real Estate Board recorded that the GTA had 8,547 sales in November 2016 a 16.5% increase compared to November

Santa came a little earlier this year to Markham Main Street and was greeted by a large crowd of kids and adults. There were floats, marching bands, music and christmas cheer all around.  To say that

Now into its third decade, Main Street Markham will once again present its annual Festival of Lights to celebrate the Christmas season.  The festival began to bring attention to the businesses on Mar

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. head, Evan Siddall, has indicated that Canada should raise the minimum down payment to ease the housing affordability woes. Last week, the Ontario Government said it

The Ontario government released some interesting news in The Globe and Mail. It was announced that the government will be providing first time home buyers a refund up-to $4,000 on the land transfer ta

Lets Go Raptors! Take a picture of you showing your support for the Toronto Raptors.  It could be you at the game with a bunch of friends, you wearing a jersey or you watching the game from your couc

In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short

October home sales were up year-over-year.  The GTA recorded a record 9,768 sales through October 2016 – this is up by 11.5% compared to October 2015. Similarly, the average selling price for a

Boo! Main Street Markham was the scene of this years Trick or Treat event.  With more animals, princesses, monsters and superheroes than every before we are excited to say that it was a resounding su

Toronto is experiencing a spike in sales of single-family homes fetching at least $1-million while the Vancouver market slows down, a trend that is forecast to carry over into the fall. “Vancouver h

The Cornell Residents Associated hosts an annual Cornell Picnic during the second weekend of August. We are thrilled to say that it was our 9th year in attendance and what a huge success it was!!! The

New and incredibly exciting things are evolving in Markham! More than just luxury homes and condos, Downtown Markham will be the urban destination offering vibrant, entertaining and culturally infused

Easter has come by early this year! Traditionally it is a festival and holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, however this day reflects both Christians and non-Christians. Common custom

March 17 is a day dedicated to Saint Patrick, who surprisingly isn’t Irish,  commemorating the arrival of Christianity in Ireland and the heritage and culture of the Irish. It is a day of celeb

The time is upon us again! Next week is March break and students (and teachers) are excited to have some time away from school. It is a busy time for families to travel together, taking this week oppo

The Centre for Dreams is an inspirational organization that supports youth and adults with developmental disabilities. Their main focus is to provide enhanced knowledge to the community of their cli

We have been lucky to have quite a mild winter this year, this past weekend sure made up for it! Here are some great tips to keep your living space warm and inviting during these cold times. -Warmer

There are tons of things in and around the city to do with your family on Family Day long weekend. From the Toronto Zoo to the Ontario Science Centre, Museums and so much more – take advantage o

Conrad Black is listing his 23,000 square foot home in Toronto’s exclusive Bridle Path neighbourhood on Park Lane Circle. Sitting on a 6.6 acre lot, this 9 bedroom, 14 bathroom property will be

  Happy Chinese New Year ! Gong Hey Fat Choy! It is the year of the Monkey! Those born under this year are considered to be quick witted, intelligent and playful. Some feel that it is unlucky to

Sales of homes in the Greater Toronto Area increased by 8.2 per cent in January compared to a year earlier. The Toronto Real Estate Board reports that there were 4,672 sales through its MLS in the mon

Just as the years before, this year’s movie party was a great success. With hundreds of our clients attending, we really wanted to bring the WOW factor, this event is truly for them, our friends

Markham was founded in the late 1700s by William Moll Berczy. Markham was named after John Graves Simcoe’s friend William Markham, the Archbishop of York at the time. Markham Main Street still

The 42nd Annual Santa Claus parade will be taking place on Main Street Markham, just north of Highway 7 all the way up to 16th Avenue on Saturday November 28th, 2015. This year expect to see 100s of f

RE/MAX currently has a worldwide sales force with more than 100,000 agents in over 100 countries with utmost in professional experience.  The RE/MAX brand is the most recognized real estate brand in

The Toronto Real Estate Board has reported new record home sales for July 2015. The volume of sales are up 8% compared to July 2014. The average sale price is also up 10.6% compared to last year in th

Selecting the right real estate sales representative is crucial in making or breaking the sale of your home.  You want to hire the most qualified perso