On MLS.ca, a million bucks ain’t what it was
This week, real estate database called MLS.ca, a fascinating social barometer, made a 10-fold increase for the maximum price in its search field, to $10 million.
No longer is the mystical “unlimited” that occupies the final line on the pop-down menu preceded by the rather humdrum figure of […]

Recent MBA grad, Mark Trang, spent weeks searching for a place in San Francisco to call home and found that the housing, like most things in the city, was terribly old or 21st century new. After an unsuccessful bid on an older property he decided to make an offer on one of the gleaming new […]

Recent MBA grad, Mark Trang, spent weeks searching for a place in San Francisco to call home and found that the housing, like most things in the city, was terribly old or 21st century new. After an unsuccessful bid on an older property he decided to make an offer on one of the gleaming new […]

Your Needs and Wants
A good place to start your search is with a detailed ‘wish list’ for your new home - a comparison of your wants or wishes and your needs. For example:

Needs
near schools
four bedrooms
vattached garage
close to bus route
large garden

Wants
swimming pool
horse facilities
three car garage
view of the lake
south-facing yard

Include the type of housing - detached home […]

Listing your property for sale on the MLS®
Now that you’ve found the perfect agent, you will need to complete a Listing Agreement to include your home for sale on the Multiple Listing Service. The TorontoMLS is a co-operative marketing system used by all members of the Toronto Real Estate Board to match their buyers with […]

To my fellow home stagers… I did not want to make too big of a stink about this, but I am delighted to announce yet another staging training & certification course than is now becoming available to you.While I know many of you all already are well trained staging professionals and have worked hard at […]

For a second there, it looked like New Hanover County’s absorption rate jumped to over 50%. Is this an early sign of a changing market? Unfortunately no. After digging deeper, we discovered the recent hike was a reflection of increased expired and withdrawn listings rather than sales. Here are the expired and […]

Home Sellers’ FAQs

Can I cancel my listing at any time?No. The Listing Contract is between you and the Brokerage and is intended to create legal and binding obligations on both parties. If you have concerns, they should be discussed with your Realtor or their Broker.
After my listing expires, how long do I have to wait […]

Vote on new taxes expected to be tight after heavy lobbying
Mayor Miller’s plan to impose two new taxes is expected to face a tight vote at Toronto city council next month, as lobbyists fighting the levies make last-ditch efforts at city hall. Saying Toronto needs new sources of revenue to deal with its budget shortfall, […]

How to find (or not) the right agent for you
What is the best way to find an agent and know that he or she is the right one for you? Good question.
For starters, let’s look at how buyers find agents much of the time. They’re scanning the paper or surfing the Internet and spot an […]