Author: Andrew Doumont

Will new Canadian prostitution laws affect Toronto housing Market?

Are you reading this correctly? Is this realtor really going to discuss how Canadian prostitution laws can affect the Toronto housing market? The answer is yes –because prostitution may soon be 100% legal by December 2014 and may significantly impact your property value. This past December, the Canadian Supreme Court ruled to strike prostitution laws, granting the Canadian government 1 year to amend them. If no… Read more »

Toronto Housing Market Overview – February 2014

February has come and gone and as you can see in the chart below, we move into a busy time for the Toronto housing market. March is when things pick-up as it’s the perfect time to take photos of your home or take care of home renovations. If you are thinking about putting your home on the market this spring, NOW is the time to get… Read more »

Need to Find a Realtor? A Testimonial From Siblings

Need to find a realtor located in Toronto and are you looking for a specialist in Etobicoke Real Estate? Last November I worked with Olha & Slavko, a brother and sister duo, in helping them sell their Mother’s home in Old Mill. Within a few weeks the house was sold and Olha & Slavko saved $16,000 in commissions by working with me. It was truly a… Read more »

Totem – The Newest Condo Development in Toronto

Why Totem is the hottest new condo development in Toronto! If you’re a big downtown condominium real estate buff or follow new condo development in Toronto, then you definitely heard of Totem Condominium on 17 Dundonald Street (Yonge & Wellesley). Development of the soon-to-be iconic condo is well on its way, with a move-in date slated for November 2016. The 18-story building showcases illuminated boxes that… Read more »

Why 1% Commission? My Most Frequently Asked Questions!

As one of the top real estate agents in Etobicoke and the Greater Toronto Area, I get a lot of questions. The following are some of the ones I get most frequently. If you have a question that’s not covered on this page, you can call me any time and I will be happy to answer it. My number is 416-458-9252; you can also email me… Read more »

Will Land Transfer Tax in Toronto Stay or Go?

There have been talks about the land transfer tax in Toronto and whether it will be sticking around or not. Mayor Ford has declared against it; however, this didn’t go to well with the council. This tax has been in place before Rob Ford became mayor in 2010 and has yielded $1.26 billion since it came to life under David Miller in 2008. Even councillor Frank… Read more »

Top 5 Toronto Neighbourhoods To Live in

Toronto is a great city to live in, but there are so many diverse and wonderful places to choose from -which neighbourhood should you select? Well, purchasing a home just got a little bit easier! Toronto Life has issued the best places to live in the Toronto area and we at OnePercentGuys.com definitely agree with their top 5 picks. 5th Place: High Park North Developments of… Read more »

Toronto Home Buying Process Influenced by Commute Times

There are many factors that can affect the Toronto Home Buying Process. A new survey by BMO suggests that commute times are becoming a key factor when deciding on buying a new home for first-time buyers. There are certain factors when deciding on a house like whether the neighbourhood is safe or how far the school is from the prospect home. The highest concern is finding… Read more »

Relocating To A New Home? Use Our Moving Guide Checklist!

Read our free moving guide checklist. OnePercentGuys.com breaks it down step-by-step starting two months prior, it will remove the stress when moving. Two months before: – Give rental notice, if necessary. – Select a moving company. – If you’re doing your own packing, begin packing items you won’t need during this time. – Sell or give away unneeded items.   Six Weeks Before: – Make records… Read more »