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When you’re looking for a Toronto condo, you might come across the phrase “LEED Certified.” This means a building is certified environmentally as conscious (it stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). Developments gain points for every green design feature used, and if they get enough points they become LEED certified. There are also increasing levels: Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. So what does a "green" building mean to you as a buyer? Buildings that are LEE..

You’re planning on selling your home and want to make it stand out. However, you don’t want to take on any big renovations. You want your property to appeal to buyers without having to spend too much time or money on a complete makeover. It’s amazing how some easy and inexpensive staging tips can make all the difference!You can hire a professional stager, or talk to your real estate agent about what they offer. Likely they either offer staging services, can give advice, ..

Is living an eco friendly lifestyle important to you? That’s great! Do you also live in a busy urban centre in a condominium apartment? If so, you might be wondering how you can make sure you’re doing the best you can to minimize your footprint in Toronto’s condo world. One thing right off the bat that’s great about condos is that they build up instead of out, therefore reducing urban sprawl. Many buildings also incorporate green features into their design, especially in many new and p..

When looking for the right home for you, location and budget are of course going to be top of mind. When you have decided between condo vs. house, then it’s time to decide between turn-key vs. fixer-upper. If you have a certain neighbourhood you want to buy into, sometimes “fixer-upper” homes are what you can afford. Or, you might be able to get a larger home with more bedrooms than other homes in the area if it needs some work. These types of homes are also a great opportunity for investm..

 You might be looking at properties and notice the word “freehold.” This word, associated with townhomes in Toronto, leads to some confusion. When you prepare to buy a townhome you might assume it will be a condominium, where you pay monthly maintenance fees and share any common amenities. However, freehold townhomes are on the market too, and are different in a few key ways. What exactly is a freehold townhome? How is it different than the type of ownership..