Simon Milberry | RE/MAX Hallmark Realty Ltd., Brokerage

Real Estate Blog

First day of school… and the fall market!

After the summer lull (such as it was this year), real estate in Toronto really picks up steam after Labour Day. Basically, the first day of school more or less coincides with the first day of the fall market. This week we'll see an up-tick...

Chisholm Ave – fantastic 3-bedroom semi **SOLD**

[easyrotator]erc_40_1407858335[/easyrotator] This great three bedroom brick semi is just a few blocks north of the Danforth. Well maintained and updated by the current owners, the home features hardwood floors, original wood trim, a modern kitchen, finished basement and a loft-style attic. The classic, Toronto-style porch gives the house...

June 2014 Market Review

June is usually the tail end of the 'spring market'; we often see a dramatic decrease in activity after the middle of the month. Not so this year! June sales were up 15.4% over June 2013, to 10,180 transactions. The number of new listings (i.e....

New listing: bungalow on Valia Rd **SOLD**

This bungalow is perfect for the first time buyer! Recently renovated (pictures coming soon!), it features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 kitchens. Improvements include a new upstairs kitchen (granite counters, porcelain tile, brand new stainless steel appliances) and bathroom (new tile and vanity), re-finished hardwood floors...

Beautiful Birchmount Rd Detached Home **SOLD**

[easyrotator]erc_72_1398275656[/easyrotator]   We have just done a significant price reduction on this fantastic property! It's truly a unique house -loaded with recent renovations (kitchen, bathroom, home theater), landscaping and a new pool, this house accommodates all aspects of life: family, entertaining and relaxing! The home features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a...

May 2014 Market Review

May tends to be one of (if not the) busiest months of the real estate year. So, it's no surprise that TREB reported May 2014 sales volume up 11.4% over May 2013, to 11,079 transactions - a new record for that month.  Intense activity - and...

Fab new Beach Triangle listing: Brookmount Rd semi ** SOLD **

[easyrotator]erc_47_1402516933[/easyrotator] Fifty-six Brookmount Road is a gorgeous, renovated home on one of the best streets in the area. The Beach Triangle is known for its attractive red brick homes and mature tree canopy. Set on the western edge of The Beach, the Triangle offers immediate access...

April 2014 Market Review

Sales volume ticked up by about 1.8% in April 2014 over April 2013, despite an 8.4% decrease in the number of available listings. Strong demand in a reduced-supply environment drove prices up by an average of 10.1% (to $577,898) across the GTA market. Not surprisingly, the average...

Authentic loft on Carlaw ** LEASED **

I have just listed for lease this fantastic, west-facing unit in the original portion of the Garment Factory Lofts. Open concept with a modern kitchen (stainless steel appliances) and bath, this authentic 1-bed-plus-den loft exudes urban cool. Features include: exposed duct work, restored/polished concrete floors, fluted...

March 2014 Market Review

Sales volume in March, 2014 picked up by 7.2% over March 2013, with 8,081 sales reported by TREB. For Q1/2014, sales were up by three per cent compared to the first three months of 2013. Considering the brutal weather we've had so far this year, those are impressive...