Blog by Carol Lome, Broker

11 Parkwood Ave., Main Floor, Toronto, ON

February 27th, 2009

I just sold this Detached at 11 Parkwood Ave., Main Floor, Toronto, ON .

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11 Parkwood Ave., Main Floor, Toronto, ON

February 27th, 2009

I just finished uploading this Detached for sale, 11 Parkwood Ave., Main Floor, Toronto, ON

Lovely, Stately Forest Hill Home-Mn Floor Suite-Spacious W/Incredible Old Wood Charm & Tall Ceilings Combined W/Modern Amenit.Fab!Extra Winterized Sunrm/Fam Rm.Wood Burning Fireplc,Laundry Ensuite.2Car Parking-Walk 2 Subway,Park,Forest Hill Village.Ideal 4 Entertaining!

188 Strathallan Blvd., Toronto, ON

February 27th, 2009

I just sold this Detached at 188 Strathallan Blvd., Toronto, ON .

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Be Prepared For Closing Costs!

February 23rd, 2009

Here is some important information regarding closing costs when buying a Toronto Home.

Real estate is a tangible acquisition. Simply put, it's the only investment in which you can live, literally, while accumulating equity. Investment in home ownership not only offers shelter, it provides an environment in which memories are made as families are raised. To help prepare for this type of purcha ...

How to Repair Your Credit and Improve Your Score

February 23rd, 2009

Here are 10 tips on how to improve your credit score from Canada Realty News.

Credit Score is the method used by financial institutes to measure your financial health at a specific point in time. It indicates the risk you represent for lenders, compared with other consumers. In Canada, credit history is recorded in files maintained by at least one of Canada's three major credit-reporting bure ...

Current Mortgage Rates

February 13th, 2009
TERM POSTED OUR RATES*
6 Month 5.20% 5.00%
1 Year 5.00% 3.89%
2 Year 5.75% 4.34%
3 Year 5.75% 3.75%
4 Year 5.69% 4.19%
5 Year 5.79% 4.22%
7 Year 7.00% 5.90%
10 Year 7.35% 6.05%
Variable Rate 3.75%
Prime Rate 3.00%

* Rates may vary provincially and are subject to change without notice.
 Rates Last Updated: Thursday, February 12, 2009

GTA REALTORS® Report 2,670 Resale Housing Transactions in January

February 13th, 2009

TREB Members reported 2,670 sales in January from the 5,075 sales reported in the first month of 2008. Of these, 1,106 transactions took place in the City of Toronto compared to 2,128 in January 2008. In the surrounding "905" area, 1,564 sales were recorded, from 2,947 last year.

The GTA housing market has not been immune to the economic slowdown in Canada. Some potential home buyers were les ...

2 Cedarwood Avenue, Toronto, ON

February 4th, 2009

I just finished uploading this Detached for sale, 2 Cedarwood Avenue, Toronto, ON

Contemporary Symphony Of Space, Light & The Finest Luxuirous Appointments With Its Subtle Multi-Level 3500' Bungalow On Oversized Premier South Of York Mills Lot. Designed By Award Winning Architect Peter Hamilton, Jelinik Floating Soft-Walk Cork Floors Thru-Out W/Pirelli Slate Tile Surrounds, Cathedral & Vaulte ...

Snow Removal

February 2nd, 2009
As with many things, common sense and a little elbow grease tend to work best when controlling your winter wonderland.  Snow removal is a cinch if you follow these simple guidelines
Driveways and Sidewalks
* As soon as snow and freezing rain begin to fall, spread a melting agent on the driveway and regularly traveled walk ways to help slow the freezing process.
* Grab a shovel and get outside ...