It may seem like owning a home with a yard would mean you would have ownership over the trees within it, and total control over trimming them, pruning them, or cutting them down. But did you know that in the City of Toronto there are bylaws dictating what you can and can’t do to the larger  trees in your own…

Closet space is a coveted thing, and even if you own a house with a walk-in closet in every room, there still just never seems to be enough closet space. And chances are that you aren’t in a house with a walk-in closet in every room, because few people have that luxury. Statistically, you are far more likely to be…

The big city offers an array of potential advantages, one of the most obvious and important being the availability of work, along with being both the financial, cultural, and corporate mecca of Ontario. So now, more than ever, Ontarians are looking towards Toronto when considering where to buy or rent a home. For the average person, one of the most…

Buying or building a home can be a daunting process, particularly for first timers. There are numerous potential stumbling blocks and pitfalls that can rapidly complicate what may have previously appeared to be a straightforward, low-risk transaction. Fortunately, there is no shortage of available information to arm yourself with, so that even inexperienced buyers can be well-informed and feel secure…

For buyers looking to find the right home at the right price, the sheer number of things to consider can be downright overwhelming. And so, it’s no surprise that prospective homeowners often find themselves bogged down by so many small, specific items on the home buyers to-do list, that important issues such as the neighborhood and/or surrounding community, and whether…

Last summer, Toronto’s real estate market was unlike any year before. Houses were selling at record speeds, for record prices. Common buyer protection measures like home inspections went out the window with offers containing conditions not even being considered. Even outlying areas on the outskirts of the GTA were skyrocketing, with many homebuyers going further and further out to find…

You’ve seen those man-cave garages in commercials and movies, but how on earth could you go from your existing avalanche-in-waiting to a sleek magazine worthy stylish garage? Believe it or not, it is possible. It may take some elbow grease, but it doesn’t have to be expensive. Try out some of these great tips to make your garage the envy…

Moving can be very stressful, and getting stuck with the wrong mover can turn things into an impossible situation. You’ve paid someone you believed to be a professional to handle your personal belongings with care, only to find out they’ve been delivered damaged, or worse – not delivered at all, being held hostage for more money. These, sadly, are real…

Want to move for free with Homestar’s best moving company? If you are considering buying or selling a home, you could!  Right now, Team Mahesh and Rakhee Khatri of Royal Lepage Terrequity Sapphire Real Estate, Brokerage are offering to pay for your move when you buy or list with them!   Mahesh and Rakhee Khatri have been helping homeowners buy…

Flooding is becoming a more common problem in Ontario; with flash flooding caused by heavy downpours, runoff when fluctuating temperatures suddenly melt snow, and waves reaching new heights in Lake Ontario. Whether you own your home or rent, it’s important to know if your home is protected in the event of a flood. You might be surpised to learn that…