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New Listing - 186 Burbank Drive

***An Exceptional Opportunity In Prime Bayview Village***  Meticulously Maintained By Long Term Owner With Rare 60 x 125 Ft. West Facing Lot. Perfect For End User, Investor Or Builder. Bright & Spacious Detached Brick Bungalow, 3+1 Bedrooms, Hardwood Floors Throughout, Eat In Kitchen With Walk Out To Private Side Yard Patio. Double Car Garage With High Ceiling & Tons Of Storage, Many Upgrades Including Windows, Shingles & Furnace. Freshly Painted & Ready To Personalize.

Spring Home Maintenance Tips

Spring is the opportune time to do some preventative maintenance around your house to prepare for the summer. For some helpful home maintenance reminders read on. •Schedule an appointment with your HVAC contractor before they get booked up. You want to ensure that your AC is in good working condition before the weather gets hot. •Inspect your attic for leaks, mould, that the insulation is intact, and no critters have taken up residence over the winter. •If your property is equipped with a sump pump, test to ensure that it is working properly. •Inspect the basement or foundation for cracks and look for mould and leaks around windows. •Have your roof inspected for missing shingles, tiles, or holes. •Clean gutters and downspouts and patch holes in your gutters if necessary. •Assess the outside foundation and exterior walls of your property for cracks or damage. •If you have a chimney, check for damage or blockages. •Check seals around windows and doors and re-seal if necessary to prevent ...

GTA REALTORS Release February 2025 Stats

Home buyers continued to benefit from substantial choice in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) resale market in February 2025. Home sales last month were down in comparison to the same period last year, while listing inventory remained high, providing substantial negotiating power for homebuyers. “Many households in the GTA are eager to purchase a home, but current mortgage rates make it difficult for the average household income to comfortably cover monthly payments on a typical property. Fortunately, we anticipate a decline in borrowing costs in the coming months, which should improve affordability,” said TRREB President Elechia Barry-Sproule. “On top of lingering affordability concerns, home buyers have arguably become less confident in the economy. Uncertainty about our trade relationship with the United States has likely prompted some households to take a wait and see attitude towards buying a home. If trade uncertainty is alleviated and borrowing costs continue to trend lower, we cou...

TRREB MLS® SALES-TO-NEW LISTINGS RATIO FEBRUARY 2025

TRREB MLS® NEW LISTINGS FEBRUARY 2025

TRREB MLS® SALES FEBRUARY 2025

TRREB MLS® AVERAGE PRICE FEBRUARY 2025

Routine Furnace Check-Ups That Could Save Money

Spending time and money on checkups throughout the year might seem like a bore, but we guarantee you’ll wish you had if you end up with a broken furnace mid-winter. Here are our top tips for home maintenance plus some pointers for letting professionals give your furnace a once over. Replace filters Filters protect your furnace from dirt, debris and other things that can clog up the airflow. But, like all filters, they need to be routinely changed or maintained to ensure that they are effective. Every three months is a good rule of thumb for changing or cleaning (depending on the kind you have) furnace filters. However, if you have pets or any allergies or respiratory conditions, we recommend doing it more regularly. Check the thermostat If you’ve noticed any inaccuracies or functionality issues with your thermostat – or even if you haven’t – it’s a good idea to do a quick manual once over. Making sure that your furnace is turned off, check all wiring connections to ensure there...