Garden Suites could soon be a reality for some Toronto property owners. What is a garden suite? Simply put, it’s a structure resembling a small house, that can be erected/built…
Winter is coming in. As we head into the next few months of pandemic living, confined predominantly to our homes, we’ll need to find things to keep us busy. Let’s…

It almost seems trivial to talk about real estate strategy while the pandemic has had such a life-altering impact on so many people. Alas, real estate is what I know,…

The good news is, you’re spending more time at home. You’re enjoying more family time, more home-cooking and more me-time. The bad news is, you’re spending more time at home….
Toronto’s real estate market heated up in February, but with new build levels on the decline nation-wide, it doesn’t look like we’ll address our housing supply shortage anytime soon. It’s…
So often, when we evaluate a home buying opportunity, we consider its proximity to public transportation. Many of us don’t have cars, or don’t like traffic, and rely instead on…

Energy Star Appliances Let’s talk about your appliances. Everything from your fridge and dishwasher to you toaster and blender use energy – some of them, in major ways. Together, your…

Reducing Your Indoor Water Use in the Bathroom Last week, we touched on the importance of conserving water and specifically, how to make sure your landscaping isn’t a major culprit…

Reducing Your Outdoor Water Use Last week we discussed the best methods for heating your water, but what about reducing our water usage all together? Water is one of…

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re well-aware of the crisis our planet is facing. In case you’ve been following along, but don’t totally understand what the deal is,…