Staging in Vaughan and Toronto GTA we are asked by agents how to introduce staging to their occupied listing clients and how to incorporate it into their listing presentations.We ask the agent to explain to the seller that most people are unable to "see" their own home as others view it.Buyers want move in ready homes if they are to pay top dollar.In the picture below of the sitting/dressing area of the master bedroom you can see it looks like most homes when people are in a rush in the morning to get going in the morning. It does not present the lifestyle of living in this particular home. A listing photo taken of a home with no preparation done is leaving money on the table serving neither the seller nor the agent.When we are at the house we take a few pictures of the rooms to show th... 01/15/2017

Toronto Real Estate Home Prices Report For December 2016  [All statistics via TREB Market Watch] SMXLL  Average sales year-to-year increases In the final month of 2016, the Toronto MLS statistics show evidence that 2016 will be the second consecutive record year through the TREB MLS system.  In December, GTA realtors reported 113,113 transactions for home sales, up from 101,213 year-over-year comparison. This is a 11.8% increase compared to December 2015. In the TREB market districts, sales were up for all major home types, with the strongest annual rate of sales growth experienced in the condominium market and detached homes throughout the calendar year. TREB recently commissioned IPSO to determine if the demand for housing was influenced by foreign or domestic in nature in the GTA. Th... 01/13/2017

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HOUSE FOR LEASE - 7 DANIELS STREET, TORONTO ONTARIO Charming renovated Bungalow for lease in a high demand Etobicoke neighbourhood across from Jeff Healey Park!   This newly renovated Bungalow has 2 Bedrooms, updated Kitchen with Gas Stove, renovated Bathroom with Glass Shower, and Parking for 2 Vehicles.  The Huge fenced Backyard is ideal for family relaxation and play time.  There is also a Separate Entrance to the unfnished Basement.   This is an ideal location!  GO Station and underground TTC Subway are only 5 mnutes away.  TTC is walking distance!  Its a quick trip to Downtown Toronto, and easy access to Highways.  LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!!!  This entire Bungalow in Etobicoke is available for LEASE.  Short-term Lease may also be considered.    12/19/2016

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 Thinking of Buying Your Next Home? Want to understand how the new mortgage policy change will affect you, and how the market is reacting to the change. JOIN US at our upcoming Home Buyer Workshop on October 11th 6-7pmDetails and RSVP through Eventbrite https://torontobuyerworkshop.eventbrite.caHosted by Anne Lok, Real Estate Broker at Blue Elephant Realty Inc.548 King St West, #202Torontowww.urburbia.ca 10/05/2016

Modern Loft Living at 68 Broadview Ave | Riverside Toronto Find similar lofts for sale at Broadview Lofts 68 Broadview Ave in Riverside Toronto.   Broadview Lofts at 68 Broadview Ave was originally a Rexall Pharmacy warehouse conversion into residential units. The building is conveniently located on the East Side of Toronto's Riverside between Queen St E and Eastern Ave. The solid brick and beam conversion with many of the original architectural elements [including the water tower] preserved into 6 storeys modern loft style condominium with 154 units was completed in 2006 by Sorbara Group, the same developers who commissioned the redesign of Lofts at 90 Sumach St in Corktown.  Unit sizes range from approximately 540sf to1750sf, have huge windows flooded with light, polished concrete flo... 09/11/2016

Toronto Real Estate Market Report - August  2016 [All statistics via Toronto MLS Market Watch]August marks the unofficial end of summer with families coming back from vacation and kids heading back to school.The regional economy remains strong, with higher than average earnings, good job market and continual low borrowing rates. However, listing supply for the month still remains very low. Supply was down 1.2% compared to the same time last year, offering no relief in upward price growth for buyers currently in the market to buy a home. For move-up buyers who currently own a home, they may be less likely to put their homes on the market to sell if they feel that it will be hard to find another home. Some homeowners opt in to renovate their existing homes instead by taking on house addit... 09/10/2016

August Sales results for Toronto Real EstateThe average selling price for all home types combinedwas up by 17.7 % on an annual basis to $710,410.#Torontorealestate, #Toronto, #Buyandsell, #The6ix, #DianePlant,#Realestate, #sellingprice,   09/09/2016

Home Staging in Toronto GTA and Vaughan we have many opportunities to market a ravine lot to attract our ideal buyers. We consulted ont the property where the elderly sellers had moved on and the grown son met us at the house to see how we market this simple war time bungalow to attract our ideal buyers.He went on to share with us how he spent many hours banging balls off a piece of flagstone into the ravine at the rear of the house.I asked if his clubs were still at the house. He said he thought they might be so we went searching in the rear shed. We found them and the flagstone he used to use to hit the balls off of.Thinking outside the box I set them up and then we waited for the response of buyers during the open house.It was a hit! Buyers loved it. The house sold over list in  a fe... 08/12/2016

The average selling price for all home types in Toronto combined was up by 16.6 per cent year-over-year to $709,825.   08/04/2016

Staging in Toronto and Vaughan we take in to account that buyers are looking for that special home with a spot to unwind, nest and relax.All we did in this vignette was create the perfect spot for buyers to envision themselves nesting in a peaceful spot after a stressful day.Target marketing to attract your ideal buyers is our specialty.Investment, minimal.Impact, priceless.If you have property that you would like to have staged to attract your ideal buyers contact the GoToGirl around town.Michelle Finnamore Interiors Ltd.416.928.2999michelle@finnamoreinteriors.com 08/02/2016

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When we are staging occupied homes in Vaughan and Toronto sometimes we come across interesting things we can use in a new way.In this dining room we used a red locker that would have otherwise been relegated to the rec room in the basement.By being creative we saved the client a bit on the staging budget PLUS gave the buyers something to remember the house by.Investment, minimal.Impact, priceless.If you have a home that needs to be marketed to attract your ideal buyers call the Go To Girl around town. Michelle Finnamore Interiors Ltd.416.928.2999michelle@finnamoreinteriors.com 08/01/2016

When shopping for a new home, one of the most important considerations – yet one most people don’t pay enough attention to – is the lot type. Selecting the right one can significantly increase your enjoyment of the home. Picking the wrong one can have the opposite effect. There are three special types of lots that homeowners tend to find most desirable. Yet, even though they are considered desirable, each has its pros and cons.Here’s the rundown on each one: Cul de sacs These are lots located on dead end streets that often feature homes positioned around a large circle of roadway. For obvious reasons, a cul de sac is a popular choice for buyers with children. There’s less traffic and often, the only cars on the street are those of neighbours. However, homes on these lots often come with... 06/04/2016

         Spectacular Home Located On Most Sought After Quiet Street In Forest Hill.  Elegant Centre Hall Plan Exceptional 2 Storey Addition Including Elevator 4 Fireplaces Chef's Eat-In Kitchen, Family Rm,   Exquisite Master W/Spa-Like Ensuite, W/I Closet, Fireplace & Balcony.  Huge Finished Bsmt For Nanny Or Inlaws.  Mud Rm, Central Vac System, Wired For Surround Sound. Steps To Shopping, Future Lrt & Forest Hill School District View with Diane Plant, Broker, Forest Hill Real Estate C: 416-418-7555 O: 416-488-2875.                                                                                                                05/26/2016

When you put your home on the market, it’s important that you make the indoor living space as attractive as possible to potential buyers. The foyer should look spacious and inviting. The bedrooms, neat and uncluttered. The basement, clean and well lit.All good advice.But don’t forget the outdoor living space. That too has a significant impact on how quickly your home sells and for how much. You want to make the area around your property, from the front walkway to the backyard deck, as attractive as possible.How do you do that? Here are some tips for sprucing up your outdoor living space that can be easily implemented. Trim the hedges. Like a haircut, it gives your landscaping a clean, styled look. Place flower pots in strategic locations, such as next to the front steps and on the deck ... 05/16/2016

Yesterday was the Annual Spring Wild Leek and Maple Syrup Festival 2016 at the Stadtlander Eigensinn Farm in Singhampton, which is about 2 hours north of urban Toronto. Eigensinn Farm grows and raise their own vegetable and livestock led by Canadian Chef Michael Stadtlander, with the mission to share his wisdom on locally sourced food. You can read more about this bio here.‬The weather was everything but Spring-like. Four hours of driving, at 0.5 degrees celsius, with hail and blizzard, my husband and I arrived feeling much excitement. Everyone was there with one common goal... for the love of food and reconnecting with the earth. Every year, over a dozen chefs from the city's well known culinary scene participate in the event, with each team setting up stalls in the forest, and prepari... 05/16/2016

"Old ideas can sometimes use new buildings. New ideas must use old buildings." - The Death and Life of Great American Cities by Jane Jacobs. The 2016 Annual Doors Open event is coming up scheduled for the last weekend of May . This year's theme is "Re-used, Re-visited, Revised", with up to 130 rare and historically significant buildings open to the public for architectural tours. A number of buildings fall under the adaptive-reuse theme, and happens to be one of my favorite architectural topics. For the first time, there will be a feature keynote speaker. Industrial Designer Karim Rashid has been invited to speak at the DX on May 27th on the Future of Design.  You can find the list of buildings open for public tours here. 05/09/2016

There’s a long list of ingredients needed to sell your home quickly. Obviously, you want to make your home as clean and uncluttered as possible. You should also make sure any outstanding repairs are done. And, of course, all the little things you can do to make your home “show” well are important, too.But the number one ingredient needed to sell your home quickly is the right price tag. If you set the price of your home just right, buyers will come to see it, and there’s a good chance you’ll get some good offers. If you price your home too high, however, few buyers will take an interest in your property and it might languish on the market for months. Worse, it might not sell at all.So how do you determine the right price at which to list your home?One of the best ways is to do an analys... 05/06/2016