Unexpected expenses can arise at any moment, leaving many individuals in need of immediate financial assistance. This has become a common issue in Toronto, as the economic uncertainties are taking a toll on many lives. According to the 2023 Mercer Cost of Living survey, Toronto was ranked the most expensive city in Canada for the second year in a row. People are seeking relief in different forms during this challenging time. Some individuals are looking for secondary income, others are…
If you’ve been injured in a car or other motor vehicle accident, accessing the benefits your insurance entitles you to can be a complicated process. In Ontario, there are multiple forms that you’ll be required to fill out depending on the nature of the accident, beginning with the OCF-1, the Application for Accident Benefits. This form needs to be completed when you’re applying for benefits from an insurer for the first time following an accident. It’s a vital piece of…
Navigating the Toronto real estate market, especially for homes under $1 million, requires strategic insight into market trends and identifying key neighbourhoods where affordability meets quality. Navigating Toronto’s Competitive Market The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) real estate market shows a rising trend in overbidding, with 68% of neighbourhoods experiencing this in May. This highlights the competitive nature of the market, where many buyers pay more than the asking price. Affordable Neighbourhoods in the GTA Exploring underbidding neighbourhoods in the GTA…
Many people are concerned with home security, and there seems to be a security system or doorbell to address those concerns and give people peace of mind. But many people overlook a different kind of home security threat entirely: Uninvited wild animals. Canadian winters bring cold weather. And just as your home looks like a dry beacon of warmth to you after a day out in the cold and snow, it also looks that way to furry critters. These critters…
Even the most gorgeous house on the block isn’t immune from critters. Ants and fruit flies can be bad, but cockroaches or bed bugs are a disaster of another magnitude. As the weather gets colder and darker sooner, you’ll probably spend more time indoors again. Here are a few vital services exterminators perform to keep your home critter-free. Effective Sprays You Can’t Get at Stores Leading services like GreenLeaf pest control in Toronto use custom sprays that aren’t available at…
While fall and winter are not the most popular times of year to sell a home, there are some advantages to selling during the low season. Off-season buyers tend to be more serious, and there’s less competition to deal with. However, one downside of selling at this time of year is that many holidays are squeezed into a few short months. That means the chances of listing your home over a holiday are greater, and if you’re a big holiday…