Blog | Bruce Witchel

Creating the “Wow” Effect in Buyers

It’s incredible how quickly people form first impressions. According to some studies, people can develop lasting opinions within seconds of seeing someone, something, or someplace new. That’s why, when preparing your property for sale, it’s important to do everything you can to make sure it looks attractive to buyers. Nowhere does this ...

Is this your Year to Get Gardening?

Whether you have a large backyard or a modest balcony, gardening is fast becoming one of the most popular pastimes across the land. Homeowners have become more focused on their property’s appearance and productivity, while also recognizing how gardening can contribute to a healthy lifestyle. Whether you are interested in nurturing ...

Is Dufferin secretly Toronto’s best street?

We’ve all had our battles with the Dufferin bus. On a cold day during rush hour, it can feel like a perilous object barrelling toward you: loud, crowded, seemingly devoid of suspension. But it’s also just always there—it’s an essential caravan for one of Toronto’s most important streets. Stretching from ...

Pre-construction condo buyers forced to off-load units for as much as $150,000 less than they paid

If buyers continue to sell condos below contract value in assignment sales, the sell-off could lower valuations for entire buildings, experts warn Toronto pre-construction buyers are selling assignments at a loss and the numbers are piling up, putting valuations of whole buildings at risk, experts warn. Lance McMillan Toronto Star A growing number of ...