Jason Walker Real Estate in Toronto

When you're preparing your home for sale, you may want to consider some painting. After all, painting is the quickest and least expensive way to give your property a significant makeover. Rooms always look better with a fresh coat of paint.  If you don't want to do the work yourself, hiring a good painting contractor makes sense. Here are some tips for finding a good one:  Recommendations . Ask friends and neighbours in the area if they know a good painting contractor. Local business and professionals can also be a great source of recommendations.  Social media. If there is an active Facebook group for the community, post a request for recommendations for a good painter. Chances are, you'll get a few responses.  Trade associations. There are several trade associations for painting contractors, nationally and regionally. Visit their websites. In most cases, you can search for member contractors in your area.  Local ads. Some painters advertise. So, browse throug...

Contrary to the old myth, it actually is easy being green. There are a few common misconceptions about cleaning with an eco-friendly mindset. Some of the biggest ones? That natural products are not as effective as their chemical counterparts. Another one is that you need plenty of paper towels and disposable products to get things truly clean. But so much has changed in the last few years. The category of cleaning has evolved, so you can take a dreaded task and turn it into a pleasant one: one that is safe for your family, their health, and the planet. 1. Make it joyful Sure, some of us love cleaning, but for those of us who don’t, one of the easiest ways to boost your mood? Fragrance! Instead of the harmful scents of strong chemicals that can be used in cleaning, essential oils have risen in popularity, not only for their light fragrances but for their ability to break up grime and leave surfaces gleaming.  2. Buy in bulk Seek out products that can be refilled at a bulk station, t...

The entrance to your home has the potential to make a significant impression - so make sure it's a good one! Even without an enormous budget, there are many ways you ca give your outside entranceway a facelift that will make the space more welcoming for both you and your guests. Here are just a few ideas that might inspire you:  Discover the immediate benefit of a coat of fresh paint, in a complementary colour of your home's exterior. Start with your front door and if possible, paint your from window frames too.  Define your portico or stoop more clearly by marking front corners with flowerpots or decorative containers with attractive plants.  Don't underestimate the impact of custom-made address numbers and a matching mailbox.  Every few months, refresh your entrance by rotating a set of seasonally=themed welcome mats.  Sometimes even small embellishments can reap rewards, in terms of both your immediate pride of ownership and long-term value of your investment...

***An Exceptional Opportunity In This Prime Yonge/Eglinton Location*** Detached Brick 3 Bedroom Home With 2 Full Baths. Detached Garage, 2 Sunrooms, Separate Entrance to Basement. Zoning Allows For Multiple Uses Including Potential Garden Suite Options. Steps To Yonge Corridor, Shopping, Restaurants, Subway, Parks & Some Of The Best Public Schools In Toronto.

Replacing a floor used to be a daunting project, compounded by the added cost of hiring expert tradespeople. Thankfully, there are now many options, largely due to popular vinyl laminate floors that can be installed surprisingly easily. In fact, even if you're not an ambitious do-it-yourselfer and you hire professional installers, you can still save money because the interlocking pieces make the job much quicker. However, there are significant precautions that must be taken before making such an economical purchase. Beyond your new floor's colour, pattern or design, you must consider the demands you may put on it.  For example, if your installation is on below-grade concrete, you need to be sure there is a vapour barrier that prevents moisture from damaging your floor. Furthermore, even if you are installing on above-ground concrete, such as on a high-rise floor, you will likely want a laminate that includes a layer that provides some cushion underfoot. Of course, if you have a...

The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market continued its adjustment to higher borrowing costs in September 2022. Sales for the month reached 5,038, but were down by 44.1 per cent compared to September 2021. New listings were also down on a year-over-year basis by 16.7 per cent to 11,237. This was the lowest number of new listings reported for the month of September since 2002. This is especially troublesome given that the stock of homes in the GTA increased markedly over the last 20 years. We must ensure that the temporary dip in housing demand is not allowed to mask the critical shortage of homes available for sale in the GTA. Candidates running in the upcoming Ontario municipal elections must ensure home buyers and renters have adequate housing options in the years to come. Municipal council decisions have a direct impact on housing affordability, in terms of the protracted development approval processes, high development fees and other related policies that preclude timely housin...