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Top High Schools in York Region

Top High Schools in York Region

York Region, often cited as one of the most livable regions in the GTA, is made up of 9 cities and towns: Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Aurora, Markham, Newmarket, Georgina, Whitchurch-Stouffville, East Gwillimbury, and King. School rankings by the Fraser Institute, an independent non-partisan research and educational organization based in Canada, indicate that a lot of high schools in this region ... Read More

Grants, Loans, and Rebate Programs for First-Time Home Buyers in Ontario

With this week's news that the Bank of Canada and major banks are slashing prime lending rate by 50 basis points (to 0.75% for the Bank of Canada, and to 2.95% for the major Canadian banks and financial institutions), some of you might be thinking of purchasing a home for the first time. Although the low interest rates signal buying ... Read More

Grants, Loans, and Rebate Programs for First-Time Home Buyers in Ontario
Home Showing Tips for Sellers in the Midst of Coronavirus Outbreak

Home Showing Tips for Sellers in the Midst of Coronavirus Outbreak

Toronto and the rest of the world may be grappling with the economic fallouts of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, but there is no reason why real estate market activities should come to a halt. If you’re in the middle of a house selling process, or planning to sell in the next few months, here are some tips for safeguarding your ... Read More

COVID-19 (Coronavirus)’s Impact on Toronto Real Estate

By now, you likely have heard of World Health Organization (WHO)’s official declaration of a COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. As of March 11, 2020, there are more than 118,000 cases of COVID-19 in 114 countries, with 4,291 deaths globally. Outside of China, the number of cases has increased 13-fold in the first 2 weeks of March 2020, and the number of ... Read More

COVID-19 (Coronavirus)’s Impact on Toronto Real Estate
Top Elementary Schools in York Region

Top Elementary Schools in York Region

York Region, often cited as one of the most livable regions in the GTA, is made up of 9 cities and towns: Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Aurora, Markham, Newmarket, Georgina, Whitchurch-Stouffville, East Gwillimbury, and King. School rankings by the Fraser Institute, an independent non-partisan research and educational organization based in Canada, indicate that a lot of elementary schools in this region ... Read More

Multiple Listing Service: Benefits of Using an MLS

Multiple Listing Service: Benefits of Using an MLS

In the GTA, a combination of the right real estate agents and the MLS can help you sell your home faster. We understand that selling your house can be pretty difficult as regards finding suitable buyers. However, with the Multiple Listing Service, you do not have to worry as much any longer.  Today, MLS is the most popular tool for ... Read More

Multiple Listing Service (MLS): What is it?

Information is key in every industry, and Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is arguably the most important source of accurate information for real estate agents in the GTA. The Multiple listing service is a database that is set up by a group of cooperating real estate brokers.  The sole aim of this database is to facilitate the provision of accurate and ... Read More

Multiple Listing Service (MLS): What is it?
Real Estate Agent vs. Real Estate Brokerage

Real Estate Agent vs. Real Estate Brokerage

Real estate agents are quite essential pieces on the real estate chessboard. However, they are not alone. A real estate brokerage also plays a vital role in the real estate industry. The real estate industry in the GTA and everywhere else in a machine with core components of its own. You take out one of these components, and the machine ... Read More

What to Look for When Hiring a Real Estate Agent to Represent You

Buying a home might be one of the biggest and more important financial decisions that you could make. While buying a home is exciting, you should take this process seriously and be deliberate with who you choose to help you throughout this process. In hiring a real estate agent,  a great one can make your home buying experience smoother and ... Read More

What to Look for When Hiring a Real Estate Agent to Represent You