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During this unprecedented health crisis, we need each other more than ever. Many of you have been reaching out to our neighbours, friends, and community organizations. However, while it's great to assist others, please don't forget to look after yourself. Here are some helpful resources...

Our economy has been hit hard by this pandemic, leading to thousands being laid off. As a result, many of our lending institutions have offered up to six months of mortgage deferral payments to Canadians who may be facing financial hardship during these troubling times...

In my 22 years selling real estate, I had never seen anything like this! The termite damage in this Scarborough house was beyond repair. In fact, the damage was so bad that the City of Toronto ordered the home to be demolished. Here's the background on the situation:

Since returning to selling real estate eleven years ago, I've had to reluctantly adjust to the new strategies and tactics that are common in my industry and sometimes leave me feeling very bitter. The one thing that stands out is the common practice of drastically underpricing an asking price in an attempt to generate many offers and a bidding war. I admit I've...

Re-introducing the ever-growing Desmond Brown Real Estate Team!

With the rental vacancy so low in Toronto, it's very difficult for people to find rental housing. Rent controls and provincial legislation have often put landlords at a disadvantage. However, regardless of the disadvantages, I'm seeing many landlords and their agents breaching the Residential Tenancies Act. Here are some demands I've seen by landlords which are NOT allowed...

Our provincial government rolled out 16 new measures last week in an attempt to slow down our sizzling real estate market. However, most of us who are selling in the Toronto market had already seen signs of a slight slowdown during this month of April. This is what I've observed:

I recently sold a bungalow in the Coxwell and Mortimer Avenues area, close to the hospital. It was in the same family for 75 years and the last occupant, an elderly gentleman, had recently passed away.

City of Toronto - End of Year Review & December 2015 compared to December 2016. Midtown - December 2015 compared to December 2016.