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JUST SOLD - 289 JOICEY BLVD

  Sold! Contact me for all your real estate needs. Debbie & Rob: Sellers of 289 Joicey  Great customer service! Great trade references! Great staging! And they sold our house!

Old Carpeting You Can't Remove? Here Are Some Options

Some buyers like carpeting, others not so much. These days, the trend is towards hardwood, laminate, and tile. So, how do you make your home look attractive for buyers if you have old carpeting that - for whatever reason - you can't remove?  The obvious option is to have your carpets steam-cleaned. As comfortable as carpeting is on the feet, it's a sponge for odours, pet hair, and stains. Steam-cleaning goes a long way to reducing or even eliminating those issues. If your home vacuum can't do the job, rent a steam-cleaner from a home improvement retailer or hire a professional service.  Another option is effective home staging. That involves decorating and furnishing in a way that draws attention away from the floor and onto the more attractive characteristics of your home. If a room is beautifully staged, a buyer might not notice cat scratches on the carpet.  A third option is to use attractive area rugs on top of the existing carpet. This can work well as long as you don&

TRREB MLS® Average Price July 2023

  TRREB MLS® Average Price July 2023

TRREB MLS® Sales-to-New Listings Ratio July 2023

  TRREB MLS® Sales-to-New Listings Ratio July 2023

TRREB MLS® New Listings July 2023

  TRREB MLS® New Listings July 2023

TRREB MLS® Sales July 2023

  TRREB MLS® Sales July 2023

Plan and Paint Like A Pro

When you're refreshing a room with a new coat of paint, there are many things to consider if you want the results to look professional. Interior decorators, colour experts and painting pros often suggest some tried-and-true pre-painting tips in order to avoid disappointment. After all, an unsatisfactory outcome can be a hassle and quite costly. So for starters, don't obsess over the latest colour trends, and be mindful of guidelines - not rules - such as "lighter hues can make rooms look bigger".  Do some research using reputable décor and paint websites - including technical planning apps to help you achieve the best results. Ask your local professional paint dealer about ideal primers and other tips. Make sure to budget for multiple coats. Also, look into using quality brushes and tools. Although personal taste is paramount, you can avoid a disaster by testing your choices in advance. Preview large swatch samples or painted patches on the surface in question, and ob
  GTA REALTORS ®  Release July 2023 Stats Greater Toronto Area (GTA) home sales, new listings and home prices were up in July 2023 in comparison to July 2022. On a seasonally adjusted basis, the market experienced more balance in July compared to June, with sales trending lower while new listings were up. “Home sales continued to be above last year’s levels in July, which suggests that many households have adjusted to higher borrowing costs. With that being said, it does appear that the sales momentum that we experienced earlier in the spring has stalled somewhat since the Bank of Canada restarted its rate tightening cycle in June. Compounding the impact of higher rates has been the persistent lack of listings for people to purchase compared to previous years,” said Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) President Paul Baron. GTA REALTORS ®  reported 5,250 sales through TRREB’s MLS ®  System in July 2023, representing a 7.8 per cent increase compared to July 2022. Over the sa