Opal Hustins, ASA, AEA's blog

This 90-year-old 2+1 bedroom detached home offers endless potential for the right buyer. Set on a generous lot that backs onto active railway tracks (5 trains in morning, 5 in evenings, reduced on weekends and holidays). This property is priced accordingly to reflect the updating and renovations needed throughout. Inside, the home retains much of its original charm but requires a full interior refresh, perfect for house flippers, investors, or families looking to create their dream space from the ground up. With the major aspects of this house updated: exterior weepers and foundation...

It really isn't all terrible, qualified buyers should be getting out and seriously looking, NOW! Waiting for the 'bottom to hit' will mean you have missed your chances and the bandwagon will be full.  Some key points being observed with these numbers is that:

• There is currently 7.2 Months of Inventory with only 13.7% of actives that have sold..this a mix of a balanced & a buyer’s market for the start of the 2026 Spring market.  A note about semi-detached: there were only a few sales averaging around the $690,000 price point for March with zero sales in April.  They are falling in line...

If you are trying to understand the difference between humidifiers and dehumidifiers and are somewhat confused, you are not alone. Read on to clear up the confusion and ensure your home's humidity is at optimal levels.

If you are trying to understand the difference between humidifiers and dehumidifiers and are somewhat confused, you are not alone. Read on to clear up the confusion and ensure your home's humidity is at optimal levels.

Since cooler temperatures and drier air have been hounding us for a few months now, let's begin with humidifiers.  Humidifiers add moisture to the air, so...

Planning to list your home during the upcoming winter or spring? Start now to pace out the prep and reduce stress later. Here’s a quick checklist to help you get started:

• Shop around for a REALTOR^® who specializes in your neighbourhood and needs. Ask for recommendations and read online reviews.
• Review your finances, considering selling and buying costs, mortgage options, possible penalties, tax implications, and get pre-approved before you shop.
• Declutter and depersonalize (e.g., no personal photos)
• Do minor repairs and ask your REALTOR^® if any cosmetic changes would be worthwhile.

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The Bank of Canada is holding its rate as of yesterday’s announcement showing that the Bank is comfortable taking more time to assess inflation and economic data. 

This action does reinforce that we’re in a stable, wait-and-see phase of the rate cycle. Status quo for now.

Here’s what that means:

If you’re on a variable-rate mortgage or HELOC:
Nothing changes today. Your rate and payment stay the same for now.

If you’re shopping for a fixed rate or planning a renewal:
Fixed rates are driven by bond yields, not the Bank directly. Yesterday’s announcement doesn’t automatically move pricing —...

Great time to get moving...right in time to decorate the new home for Christmas! Join us this Saturday for a tour and decide where you want to put the Christmas trees!

New Price and ready for the new family.  Great time to get moving with a fresh new school season and lots of time to decorate the new home for Halloween and Christmas!

New Price and ready for the new family.  Great time to get moving with a fresh new school season and lots of time to decorate the new home for Halloween and Christmas!

Under 1 million, folks, for a MILLION PLUS VIEW with your own access to Lake Simcoe from your own dock, in your own backyard!  How awesome is that!  COME VISIT US and get your waterfront-living-vibes this Saturday, Augst 23rd from 1:00 - 3:00pm!