Most Recent Market News & Updates
May 13 2024 | Mia’s Market Sense | May 2024
Those April showers certainly brought the May flowers, and the spring real estate market also kicked into full bloom. New listings in April were up 51.6% year-over-year... READ MORE
May 13 2024 | Kristen Vettraino | Wait For The Rate?
Many buyers are waiting for rates to drop before they jump into the market. But is waiting the right move? To answer that, I sat down with Kristen Vettraino, a mortgage agent... READ MORE
Apr 14 2024 | Mia’s Market Sense | April 2024
The tulips are out, and so too are Toronto listings, sprouting up a healthy 13.9% year over year, while actual sales were down 8.4% due to the statutory holiday landing in March... READ MORE
Blog Archive
Apr 11, 2024 | Big News For Buyers & Homeowners
On April 11th, the federal government announced new measures intended to assist homeowners with rising costs, and first-time buyers to get into the market… READ MORE
Apr 10 2024 | McMillan Paralegal Services
Homeowners, landlords and tenants face many legal issues. Fortunately McMillan Paralegal Services can help, for a fraction of the cost of a lawyer… READ MORE
Mar 11, 2024 | Ontario Fashion Textiles
This family business, founded in 1959, is located at 1356 St. Clair Ave. W (between Nairn and Harvie). They are also a one stop shop for custom upholstery, furniture, blinds... READ MORE
Mar 8 2024 | Mia’s Market Sense | March 2024
Spring has sprung, and so has the Toronto real estate market! The Toronto Real Estate Board has released its February 2024 numbers, and sales and new listings are up considerably year over year.... READ MORE
Mar 1, 2024 | 9th Annual Wadsworth Park Egg Hunt
Hop on over to our 9th annual Easter Egg hunt on Saturday, March 30th of the Easter long weekend... READ MORE
Feb 13, 2024 | Mia’s Market Sense | February 2024
The groundhog predicted an early spring, and while the weather has certainly followed that prediction, Toronto's spring market has also sprung to life earlier than usual... READ MORE
Jan 24, 2024 | BOC Maintains Overnight Rates at 5%
"Given the outlook, Governing Council decided to hold the policy rate at 5%...The Council is still concerned about risks to the outlook for inflation... READ MORE
Jan 20, 2024 | Launch Into The Spring Market
The spring market starts early, so it’s time to start getting your home ready to sell. As transformation experts, the Mia Macdonald Real Estate Team... READ MORE
Jan 20, 2024 | Mia's Market Sense| January 2024
2023 was a rollercoaster! Beginning slowly, buyers and sellers waited to see what the Bank of Canada would do with rates.... READ MORE
Jan 15, 2024 | Business Profile | New Year, FreshStart
Getting organized is always top of our list for resolutions. Fortunately, our neighbourhood’s own Claire Ward of FreshStart Home Services can help... READ MORE
Dec 11, 2023 | Mia's Market Sense| December 2023
Ho Ho Hold! In December, the Bank of Canada once again held its key rate at 5%. Higher borrowing costs and uncertain economic conditions weighed... READ MORE
Dec 11, 2023 | Mortgages: Should I Choose Variable Or Fixed?
If you are planning to buy a home, or renew your mortgage soon, you might wonder if a fixed or variable rate mortgage is best for you...READ MORE
Dec 5, 2023 | New Ontario Real Estate Law
Phase two of Ontario’s new Trust in Real Estate Services Act (TRESA) came into effect on Dec. 1, impacting how realtors do business in the province.... READ MORE
Nov 29, 2023 | Community Food Drive Delivers A Haul!
More than 70 local households took part in our first annual Community Food Drive for The Stop Community Food Program... READ MORE
Nov 7, 2023 | Mia's Market Sense | November 2023
The leaves may be falling, but GTA home prices are not. October stats are in, and while the number of actual sales edged lower compared to this time last year...READ MORE
Nov 7, 2023 | Important 2024 Tax Changes
Important municipal and federal tax changes are happening in 2024 that may impact you. Here’s what you need to know... READ MORE
Nov 7, 2023 | Save The Date: Community Food Drive
With grocery prices soaring, foodbank usage is at an all time high and sadly many families in our community are directly impacted by this crisis... READ MORE
Nov 2, 2023 | Pumpkin Parade Was Spooktacular
Nearly 200 Pumpkins were on display for the 9th Annual Wadsworth Park Pumpkin Parade. We started this Carleton Village tradition in 2014....READ MORE
Oct 15, 2023 | Mia's Market Sense | October 2023
Pumpkin spice season is upon us, but is the market also spicy? After a typically slow August...READ MORE
Oct 15, 2023 | Energy Rebate Program
Enbridge has new energy rebate programs that could be worth up to $10,000 for your home.... READ MORE
Oct 15, 2023 | Changes To St. Clair Streetcar
TTC is temporarily replacing the St. Clair Streetcar with bus service for scheduled track maintenance...READ MORE
Sep 1, 2023 | Summer Concerts Still A Hit!
Hundreds of friends and neighbours turned out this summer for the annual Concerts on Connolly Series... READ MORE