Lisbeth Herrera's Blog
News, information and tips related to the real estate market in Ontario
What we have learned about disinfecting
We learned a lot of things during 2020 but the one thing we learned mostly about was about disinfecting. From how to wash our clothes to how to disinfect all surfaces around our house. Last year we found ourselves taking better care of ourselves and our family. ...
Average Ontario home prices could reach up to a 16% increase during 2021
Last week, the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) in their most recent market forecast revealed that despite the challenges encountered during spring, homebuyers are on track to set a record before closing the year. According to CREA’s projections around...
6 Activities to cure the pandemic fatigue at home
In the last 8 months we have all come familiar with every inch of our house and now when winter is approaching it is time to assume that outdoor activities will be limited for obvious reasons. For that reason, I am sharing 6 tips to cure the pandemic fatigue at...
Millenials are choosing dogs over having children
It’s not a secret when we say that dogs are man’s best friend and if you have a furry friend you know they are truly amazing. Always waiting for you at the door when you leave, to later jump for joy when they see you are back. Your dog loves you unconditionally even...
Real Estate trends to look for in 2021
There’s nothing new when we say 2020 has been an unpredictable year. And this vulnerability has impacted in a particular way the real estate market, which has grown surprisingly in the middle of the current pandemic. While a second coronavirus wave hits, we are...
Condos rental prices fall while units availability increases
The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board has recently indicated the availability of condo units in the market has increased 114%, since the vast majority of investors have pulled these from short-term platforms such as Airbnb and moved them into the long-term rental...
Stable prices in the middle of a complex market outlook
The most recent report from RBC Economics indicates that the condo market has not been quite active in the last six months; generating a stagnation in the prices. This phenomenon is not only happening in the city of Toronto but also at important markets like Vancouver...
How to prepare your garden during fall
While spring is the season to plant new flowers that will bloom during summer. Prepping your garden during fall is what it will allow your garden to be in great shape for spring. In order to do so, the first thing you need to do is to examine your garden to spot...
6 Must-Try DIY Hacks to Organize Your Home
Tangled cables, accumulated household items at the entryway and messy makeup drawers are all common places we all have been when we talk about keeping our homes tidy. In order to fix this situation you don’t have to break your piggy bank and get an expensive system to...
Toronto rent prices dropped 14% in August
The real-estate market keeps changing and it seems like it is favouring those who are looking out to rent in the city of Toronto, where prices for one and two bedroom apartments continued dropping for six consecutive months. The average price for a one-bedroom...
7 Products to take your smart home up to the next level
Smart devices are no longer only an accessory but a necessary item in order to have a truly smart home. From Alexa enabled-toilettes to WiFi BBQ grills, almost everything you can have at home includes functions that are more than necessary. Now, once you have...
Bank of Canada cuts mortgage rate for a third time since the start of the pandemic
In the middle of the uncertainty that has generated this pandemic, this week has brought good news for those looking to buy a new property but specially first-time home buyers due to the official mortgage rate drop announced by the Bank of Canada. The central bank...
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