Real Estate in Whitby

It's that time of year again: Back to school It’s hard to believe that the summer is almost over, and many young people will be heading to school, continuing their education or starting a new challenge. It’s also an excellent time to talk about the skilled trades.

How to style a simple, affordable bedroom for kids With a few on-trend tweaks, the kids will be alright.

6 Surefire Ways To Get Your House Sold We're coming to the end of summer, and that means that families seeking to buy a new home before school starts have likely already done their thing. But that doesn't mean you're out of luck if you're looking to sell. Whether you're just getting ready to list your home or haven't had any bites on you...

The Ultimate Guide to Using Ambient Scent to Sell Real Estate Ambient air-care is one of those intangible things we don’t think much about. It lives beside us in everything we do, and yet it is very much taken for granted and only perceived when it isn’t there.

Every 2024 Color of the Year We Know So Far Soothing earth tones and deep moody shades are among the most popular colors this year.

This New Furniture Line Achieves the Most Elegant Barbiecore Look Yet This new furniture from Joybird isn’t plastic—but it’s still fantastic.

Design trends: Grey is making way for big, bold colour If there’s an overarching message about design trends for 2023, it’s that colour is back in a big way. After years of hiding out in beige or grey cocoons, people are ready for a change, and poised to assume the aesthetic risks that come with decorating boldly.

Black Homebuyers 1.6 Times More Likely to Be Denied a Mortgage Than Overall Population [New LendingTree Study] Black Americans often face significant homeownership barriers, including lenders denying their mortgage applications. A LendingTree analysis of 2022 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data finds that the share of Black homebuyers denied mortgages is notably higher than the share among the overall p...

What simple step did they take to green their home? Heating, cooling from building sector makes up more than 60 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions in Toronto. What can you do things to slash these?

How to design a practical summer guest room Small spaces can be made more comfortable with bright, airy design, thoughtful touches

What to Know About Accessory Dwelling Units With the stubbornly high prices of homes and the limited inventory, people are getting more creative about their living spaces. With that can come the use of accessory dwelling units or ADUs. These additions create secondary housing on a single-family lot. An ADU can be a way to create multi-generat...

Essential Tools To Help With Your Renovation When it comes to DIY home renovations, it's important to be ready with the basic and professional tools you'll need, whether you're adding a major extension or remodeling. While there are cheap tools available that are easy on your pocket, they're usually a major source of headache if they malfuncti...

Home restoration: A ship-shape lakeside reno When they bought their semi in the Upper Beaches, Rotem and Troy Lamsee had a mess to deal with caused by former occupants: A family of racoons had run rogue inside the house for years and it showed.

What does the colour of your front door say about you? Red conveys boldness and excitement, while blue says you're trustworthy and stable

Redfin Reports the Average U.S. Home Is Selling Above Its Asking Price for the First Time in Nearly a Year The average sale-to-list price ratio hit 100.1% during the four weeks ending July 2, marking the first time in nearly a year the average U.S. home is selling for more than its asking price. That’s according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage. Add...

My condo keeps getting delayed. What can I do? Seeking legal advice is key. If the project is delayed beyond the furthest date in your agreement, it could be a breach of contract, says Joe Richer.

Design trends: Let there be light Indoor garden rooms first started trending among Victorians, who grew giant palms and other exotics in them. They used these spaces for drinking tea and improving their health in the sunshine and fresh air they offered. But for modern decorators, a room that’s mostly windows can present challenges...

Lenders now seeing 60-, 70-, even 90-year mortgages as Canadians struggle with rocketing interest rates Some banks mostly offer fixed-payment variable mortgages which allows homeowners to keep monthly payments the same, but leaves them vulnerable to paying little off the principal, experts say.

From Automation to Augmented Reality: 12 Transformative Technology Trends Revolutionizing the Manufacturing Industry The manufacturing industry plays a crucial role in producing components for automobiles, electronics, medical devices, machinery, and other systems. These components bring ideas to life, transforming them into tangible products. Consider the device you are using to read this article – it likely co...

How to Build an Outdoor Shower Take a weekend to design, plan, and build an outdoor shower for your home.

10 Tips for Creating a Calmer, More Peaceful Home Your home should be your sanctuary, but sometimes it’s hard to brush off the stress of the day and sink into the serenity. That's especially true if your home is more chaos than calm. Use these tips to create a space that’s soothing, so, no matter what the day holds, you always have an inviting ...

Designers Say Denim Is the Trendy Neutral You Need to Try Take inspiration from your favorite pair of jeans and use denim to add a cool and casual feel to your space.

The Hidden Costs of Refinancing: What to Watch Out for Before You Switch Refinancing your home loan can be an enticing prospect, promising lower interest rates, reduced monthly payments, and potential long-term savings. However, before you dive into the refinancing frenzy, it's important to be aware of the hidden costs that can lurk beneath the surface.

No Closing Cost Mortgages: Why I’m a Fan When potential borrowers first think about getting a home loan, they typically start searching around for the prevalent mortgage rates.

4 Factors to Consider Before Installing a Barn Door in Your Home Plus, barn door alternatives that you can still DIY.

Should I make my offer to buy a house conditional on a home inspection? Inspections help manage a buyer’s risk and provide some peace of mind that the home they’re buying is not going to be a money pit, says Joe Richer.

Guide to Fence Materials: How to Choose the Best Fence For Your Yard With all the available choices of materials out there, it can be challenging to determine the right choice for your yard. Here’s what you need to know.

Are Letters to Sellers Illegal? The housing market has been intense for buyers, to say the least. The inventory of available properties around the country is low, and demand is high. That leaves many buyers scrambling to figure out how they can set themselves apart in the eyes of a seller. Not everyone can raise their offer above....

A Complete Guide to Composite Decking From costs to cleaning, here’s everything you need to know about composite decking.

How to Extend a Deck Extend your deck rather than replace it to create the outdoor entertainment space of your dreams.