With spring "in the air", many home owners cannot wait to get outside and see if there are any early signs of green poking through the soil. Now is the perfect time to begin working on your curb appeal.  Over the winter months we have all been busy enjoying the warmth of home and if you are like us, eagerly awaiting the beginning of the gardening season.  Now that spring has finally arrived and the temperature is warming up, we can pay attention to our homes curb... [read more]

The Bank of Canada today increased its target for the overnight rate to 1%, with the Bank Rate at 1¼% and the deposit rate at 1%. The Bank is also ending reinvestment and will begin quantitative tightening (QT), effective April 25. Maturing Government of Canada bonds on the Bank’s balance sheet will no longer be replaced and, as a result, the size of the balance sheet will decline over time. Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine is causing unimaginable human suffering and... [read more]

MARKET ADJUSTS TO HIGHER BORROWING COSTS IN APRIL TORONTO, ONTARIO, MAY 4, 2022 – The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market continued its adjustment to higher borrowing costs, with the number of transactions down on a monthly and annual basis. As has been the case with previous rate tightening cycles, some home buyers have moved to the sidelines to determine how they will reposition themselves in the marketplace given the higher rate environment and related impact on... [read more]

TORONTO Today we celebrate National Real Estate Day.   Here at the Maddy and Greg, InTheBeach Real Estate team, we wanted to say "thank you" to our clients for allowing us the opportunity to help them achieve their real estate and investment goals.  The dream of home ownership and investment remains strongand we look forward to serving our buyer and seller clients in the year ahead. Happy National Real Estate Day! Maddy & Greg [read more]

Things to Look for in a New Neighbourhood Whether seeking solace, activity, schools, churches, or green space, every homebuyer looks for a different combination of attributes in a new community. Choosing a neighbourhood that suits your needs and wants is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in the home-buying process; your choice of environment will affect the way you experience your new home. This is a very personal decision, influenced by countless unique factors... [read more]