Tag: sellers

  • 7420 BATHURST ST 510

    7420 BATHURST ST 510

    Luxury Condo Gets Major Renovation PROPERTY DETAILS PRICE: $849,900BEDROOMS: 2BATHS: 2PARKING: 1 DETAILS: Absolutely stunning, largest corner 2 bedroom suite in building, renovated top to bottom with quality finishes! With approx. 1500 sq.ft of total living space, this unit has it all! Split bedroom floor plan, custom gourmet kitchen, quartz countertops, brand new s/steel appl, smooth […]

  • Weed Legalization in Ontario & Real Estate: What You Need to Know

    Weed Legalization in Ontario & Real Estate: What You Need to Know

    By Ilan Joseph, Broker, ABR®, e-PRO®, AMP® | © All rights reserved Cannabis Legalization is coming to Canada and this is what you should know about how it will affect real estate in Ontario. With weed legalization recently coming into effect in Canada, many Ontario homeowners and real estate enthusiasts are wondering about the new laws and […]

  • Vaughan Condos Price Per Square Foot Rankings

    Vaughan Condos Price Per Square Foot Rankings

    Vaughan Condos: Price Per Square Foot Rankings Not all condos are created equally. Neither are the various floor plans and models. It’s very important to understand that average prices are not a great indicator for the average buyer or seller to rely upon. Condo unit prices depend an a number of factors that are far […]

  • Top 12 Most Expensive Toronto Condos Selling Above $1000 Per Square Foot

    Top 12 Most Expensive Toronto Condos Selling Above $1000 Per Square Foot

    By Ilan Joseph, Broker, ABR®, e-PRO®, AMP® | © All rights reserved Follow @TopTorontoAgent  The “Manhattanization” of Toronto is happening right before our eyes. With twice as many construction cranes up as the next closest North American City, Toronto’s hot condo market is soaring to new heights with 2018 continuing the trend set in 2017. While many […]

  • Chronic Undersupply to Blame for Toronto’s Real Estate Crisis

    Chronic Undersupply to Blame for Toronto’s Real Estate Crisis

    By Ilan Joseph, Broker, ABR®, e-PRO®, AMP® | © All rights reserved Follow @TopTorontoAgent Chronic undersupply to blame for Toronto’s real estate crisis I have been involved in real estate in one form or another since 1998. That was the year I made my first property purchase. It was 4 years later in 2002 when I decided to […]

  • Toronto Real Estate Market Update | November 2015

    Toronto Real Estate Market Update | November 2015

    By Ilan Joseph, Broker, ABR, e-PRO, AMP | © All rights reserved Follow @TopTorontoAgent Toronto Real Estate Market Update | November 2015 A record breaking year for the Toronto real estate market! October and November were both broke records for most homes sold in Toronto’s recorded history. Up 14% from last November and with more homes sold […]

  • Condo Prices To Rise 40% Says Top Toronto Developer

    Condo Prices To Rise 40% Says Top Toronto Developer

    By Ilan Joseph, Broker, ABR®, e-PRO®, AMP® | © All rights reserved | December 15, 2015 Follow @TopTorontoAgent Could this be too good to be true? Not so says Barry Fenton, CEO of Lanterra Developments, the 4th largest condo developer in Toronto and the GTA. “My prediction, and I’ve been pretty accurate to date, is we are going to […]

  • Buying a Condo? Better Get That Parking Spot!

    Buying a Condo? Better Get That Parking Spot!

    By Ilan Joseph, Broker, ABR®, e-PRO®, AMP® | © All rights reserved Follow @TopTorontoAgent Parking values are rising faster than condo prices. In fact 50% faster since 2007! While condo prices have stabilized recently, it’s the parking spots that have everyone surprised, proving to be the better investment. More and more buyers are saying they don’t want […]

  • 4 Reasons Why GTA Home Prices May Soon Soften

    4 Reasons Why GTA Home Prices May Soon Soften

    By Ilan Joseph, Broker, ABR®, e-PRO®, AMP® | © All rights reserved Follow @TopTorontoAgent Home Prices in the GTA may soon soften It’s no secret that Toronto and the GTA have seen a surge in home prices since the early 2000’s, with over 50% of that growth coming after 2009. Just about everyone is talking about how […]

  • Toronto Real Estate Market Update | January 2015

    Toronto Real Estate Market Update | January 2015

    By Ilan Joseph, Broker, ABR, e-PRO, AMP | © All rights reserved | Follow @TopTorontoAgent Toronto Real Estate Market Update | January 2015 The Toronto Real estate market is off to a strong start in 2015. This January we saw a 6.1% increase in homes sold compared to last January with no slowdown in sight. There was a significant […]

  • Toronto Real Estate Market Update | December 2014

    Toronto Real Estate Market Update | December 2014

    By Ilan Joseph, Broker, ABR, e-PRO, AMP | © All rights reserved | Follow @TopTorontoAgent Toronto Real Estate Market Update | December 2014 Toronto – 2014 was almost a record breaking year for sales in Toronto and the GTA. The average price increased 8.4% year over year to $556,500. Although new listings were up by 9.5% over last years […]

  • ILAN JOSEPH’S 2014 HUGE HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY

    ILAN JOSEPH’S 2014 HUGE HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY

    WINNERS ANNOUNCED BELOW! THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED IN THIS YEARS VACATION GIVEAWAY! the winners are: Nikon Coolpix 20.1MP camera  Val N $100 gift card to any store or restaurant Rebecca S $1,000 Expedia Vacation Voucher Michelle R Bonus: $100 off Andrew Ungers legal fee Jacob C   As a thank you to our […]

  • Top 2 Benefits of Buying a Home Next to a Top Ranking School

    Top 2 Benefits of Buying a Home Next to a Top Ranking School

    By Ilan Joseph, Broker, ABR, e-PRO, AMP | © All rights reserved Follow @TopTorontoAgent Want Your Kids Enrolled in a Top Ranking School? You’re Not Alone. A top concern for many families with young children is ensuring their home falls within the boundaries of a top rated school. It’s a high selling point when listing your home for […]

  • 5 Home Décor & Design Features that Buyers of Thornhill Real Estate Want for 2015

    5 Home Décor & Design Features that Buyers of Thornhill Real Estate Want for 2015

    By Ilan Joseph, Broker, ABR, e-PRO, AMP | © All rights reserved Follow @TopTorontoAgent Thornhill real estate buyers have design expections for 2015 A real estate agent’s job is a lot more than just buying and selling homes. They often act as design and décor consultants and must take the time to observe upcoming trends. As a […]

  • Toronto Real Estate Market Update | November 2014

    Toronto Real Estate Market Update | November 2014

    By Ilan Joseph, Broker, ABR, e-PRO, AMP | © All rights reserved | Follow @TopTorontoAgent Toronto Real Estate Market Update | November 2014 Real estate in Toronto and the GTA remains hot! With a 7.7% increase in homes sold compared to last october, this fall has proven itself to be one of the busiest in Toronto history. Although new listings […]

  • Top 3 Things Homebuyers Pay More to Live Near

    Top 3 Things Homebuyers Pay More to Live Near

    By Ilan Joseph, Broker, ABR®, e-PRO®, AMP® | © All rights reserved Follow @TopTorontoAgent We’ve all heard it before, “location, location, location”; nothing is more indicative of a home’s value as its location. Homebuyers know that having a lake or ocean view will always cost more, but beyond natural landscapes, here are the top 3 things buyers […]

  • Finding the Right Realtor is Like Finding the Right Doctor

    Finding the Right Realtor is Like Finding the Right Doctor

    By Ilan Joseph, Broker, ABR®, e-PRO®, AMP® | © All rights reserved Follow @TopTorontoAgent Your parents Realtor may not be the specialist for you. Anyone whos had a health issue that requires more than just a visit to your general practitioner will know that seeing your family doctor is just the first step on our way to […]

  • The End of the Sellers Market?

    The End of the Sellers Market?

    By Ilan Joseph, Broker, ABR®, e-PRO®, AMP® | ilanjoseph.com | June 3, 2014 | © All rights reserved Follow @TopTorontoAgent Every spring we see a trend. Sellers who list their home for sale early in the spring tend to reap the greatest rewards from buyers eager to buy after a long cold winter. While most sellers are still […]

  • The 6 Biggest Mistakes Sellers Make

    The 6 Biggest Mistakes Sellers Make

    By Ilan Joseph, Broker, ABR®, e-PRO®, AMP® | © All rights reserved Follow @TopTorontoAgent The 6 Biggest Mistakes Sellers Make – Selling your home quickly and for top dollar requires a number of essential ingredients. We are not just selling your home, we are selling your homes’ lifestyle and the possibilities it offers a perspective buyer. It’s […]

  • WE NEED MORE HOMES IN VAUGHAN AND THE GTA… NOW!

    WE NEED MORE HOMES IN VAUGHAN AND THE GTA… NOW!

    By Ilan Joseph, Broker, ABR®, e-PRO®, AMP® | TopTorontoAgent.ca March 14, 2014 | © All rights reserved Follow @TopTorontoAgent Despite the bad weather, buyers are very active looking for homes in Vaughan and throughout the GTA! We had another record breaking month in February. 2.1% increase in sales and a staggering 8.6% increase in average price over […]

  • 5 Things a Real Estate Agent Won’t Tell You

    5 Things a Real Estate Agent Won’t Tell You

    Posted by Ilan Joseph, Broker, ABR®, e-PRO®, AMP® | TopTorontoAgent.ca May 13, 2013 | © All rights reserved Follow @TopTorontoAgent Here are five important things to know before agreeing to anything with a real estate professional. Most people use a real estate professional when buying or selling a home in Toronto, Vaughan or Thornhill. It is important […]

  • When Is The Best Time To Sell My House?

    When Is The Best Time To Sell My House?

    By Ilan Joseph, Broker, ABR®, e-PRO®, AMP® | TopTorontoAgent.ca April 4, 2013 | © All rights reserved Follow @TopTorontoAgent Wondering when the best time to sell your house is? The question: I live in Toronto and I’m thinking of selling my house. I keep hearing the market is down but maybe it’ll come back up; that if I […]

  • Is it Better to Buy a Home First or Sell my Current one?

    Is it Better to Buy a Home First or Sell my Current one?

    By Ilan Joseph, Broker, ABR®, e-PRO®, AMP® | © All rights reserved Follow @TopTorontoAgent [singlepic id=301 w=275 h=225 float=left]The age-old question, should I buy or first sell my home? If you already own a home, one of the first decisions you’ll face when you prepare for a move to your next home will be whether to buy […]

  • 10 Questions That Will Help You Avoid Mortgage Penalties

    10 Questions That Will Help You Avoid Mortgage Penalties

    Figuring out the penalty on a fixed-rate mortgage is like solving a calculus equation. Homeowners who try often wind up hitting their head against hard objects in frustration. It’s been that way for years, and as many unwittingly discover, mortgage penalties can be disturbingly expensive. Historically, lenders have used cryptic penalty language that disguises just how expensive. […]

  • How to Avoid Home Closing Day Anxiety

    How to Avoid Home Closing Day Anxiety

    By Ilan Joseph, Broker, ABR®, e-PRO®, AMP® | © All rights reserved Follow @TopTorontoAgent Lots of things can go wrong on closing day. If you’re careful and think ahead, you can avoid a lot of anxiety later. Sometimes, though, you have to go with the flow. They only left us one key. The front door has two […]