Many have people have been turning back to the burbs in attempt to avoid the soaring home prices in Toronto.  According to the Toronto Real Estate Board, the average resale price of a home in the Toronto stood at $654,221 in November …

It is important for developers and real estate agents to have a firm grasp on the needs of their clientele.  The people entering the market today have much more complex needs and the one size fits all ideas for development can no lon …

As millennials move into their child-bearing and family oriented years they will demand more space and become a force to be reckoned with.  According to Susan Pigg, a business reporter, millennials have the potential to be the bigges …

According to the latest data from Statistics Canada, the number of common-law couples in Canada rose 13.9 per cent between 2006 and 2011.  This rise of couples purchasing homes before marriage is a part of the trend in how millennial …

Whether you are married, engaged, in a common-law relationship, or plan on being engaged and are looking to buy a home together, it is important to consider all aspects of the home buying process.  Here are a few things to consider b …

The recent changes made to Canada’s mortgage rules is in response to the some of Canada’s heated real estate markets.  As a result, Canada’s home buyers will now face larger down payment requirements for homes over $500 000. Th …

As per our last post on selling your home in the spring, here are some tips for buying a home in the spring: Know exactly what you need and start looking early.  Since it is the spring, buyers have summer on the mind therefore meanin …

Despite the weather we’ve been experiencing in Toronto, spring is just around the corner—only a month away according to the calendar—which is a key time to sell and buy.  Here are some tips for selling your home in the Spring: …

In light of Spring break for universities and colleges coming up next week and March Break for elementary and secondary schools just around the corner, Tembo would like to discuss your home while you’re on vacation.  For many peopl …

As a continuation of our previous article “Deciding Where To Live” many may be wondering what factors are at play when deciding where to start a family.  Wherever you chose to start your family, is typically where you want to sta …

Typically homebuyers chose where they are generally going to live based on family, friends, and careers.  However, more specifically how do people decide where to start their home search?  Some things to consider are the commute you …

As we have said many times, purchasing a home is one of the most important purchases you will ever make.  With it being such a huge investment, it is vital that you know exactly what you are getting.  Knowing the ins and outs of you …