Do You Really Need A Real Estate Agent in Toronto?

Is Your Toronto Realtor a Real Friend? The Value of Toronto Real Estate Agents   One of the challenges that successful, life-long real estate agents in Toronto and all across the GTA have is to make sure new clients understand the true value of hiring them. There are unfortunately many agents who think being a realtor is all […]


Toronto First Time Real Estate Buyers

Buying your first home can often be a confusing and frightening concept but it really should be fun, rewarding, educational and profitable. Luckily, The Weir Team is here to put you at ease. Both Cameron Weir and Scott Hanton have helped countless buyers find their ideal first home and it is always an enjoyable learning […]


Popular Toronto Realtors

The Ontario government recently announced plans to change the rules in the real estate industry in Ontario. The proposed changes are fairly broad, and will impact several areas, some in particular will impact you directly as the consumer. The Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO), is mandated by the Government of Ontario to protect consumers who buy and […]


Bully Bids Toronto Real Estate

Bully bids are making a comeback in Toronto and the GTA in 2019. Every real estate agent should inform you about all aspects of this tactic in an open market, no matter whether you are selling or buying or both. Here’s a look back at what we wrote at the height of the market in […]


Bidding Wars East Danforth

Toronto Real Estate Agents Sold Over-Asking   I keep seeing real estate signs that say “Sold Over-Asking”? What’s the big deal? What does “sold over-asking” mean? Should I care or be impressed? Cameron Weir and Scott Hanton are asked these questions regularly. The short answer, in a seller’s market like Toronto and the GTA, is […]


The Importance of Real Estate Deposits

Why Deposits Are Important when buying and selling real estate   If you’re a serious buyer in the Toronto real estate market, it can be critical that you have, at-the-ready, the funds that will be required when placing an offer on a property. A deposit is typically 5% of the price that you are offering […]


Houses in Toronto Under $500,000

Is it really possible to find good Toronto Houses for Under $500,000? A look back to a few years ago:   The Weir Team’s Cameron Weir and Scott Hanton are fortunate to be able to help so many first-time buyers purchase their first home in Toronto’s east and west ends, Pickering, Ajax and Whitby. We’ve […]


Best Toronto Realtors to Hire

Greater Toronto Area Real Estate Statistics Best October ever.   Compare and contrast… an interesting look back 4 years ago…   Monthly resale housing sale prices for October 2015 were released on November 5 by the Toronto Real Estate Board. Board President Mark McLean announced that there were 8804 home sales via the Toronto Real […]


Financing Conditions When Buying a House or Condo in Toronto

The Realities of Financing Conditions in Toronto Real Estate   Often when buyers purchase a house or condo, their offer to the seller will be conditional on financing. Typically, this means that once all of the terms of the offer are accepted by both parties, the buyer will have a certain number of days, (usually […]


Toronto Bully Bids

A look back from 4 years ago… how different was it in 2015 versus 2019?   Are Bully Bids The New Normal in the GTA? All throughout this year, including just last week, The Weir Team’s Cameron Weir and Scott Hanton have had to deal with more instances of bully bids. This is not just […]