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Situated close to some of Toronto’s finest green spaces and natural bodies of water, Swansea is one of the city’s most unique residential neighbourhoods. It is the only Toronto neighbourhood to have its own community run Town Hall, and also the only one to have a lake, river and pond as its natural boundaries. With all the charm of a small town and close to some of the city’s best schools, this family-oriented community is an excellent place to raise a family.

Homes in Swansea

Swansea features a fantastic mix of semi-detached and single family homes. Most homes were built between 1905 and 1935 and have undergone remodelling, giving them a contemporary feel while still retaining many of the heritage details that make them unique.

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Located between Runnymede and Jane just north of Bloor, Bloor West Village is an excellent destination for living, shopping, dining and much more. With its strong family-oriented community and close proximity to excellent schools, Bloor West Village is particularly popular among families looking to stay close to the city, but in an area with a distinct community feel. And the fact that it’s located within walking distance to Toronto’s High Park only makes it that much better.

Homes in Bloor West Village

Homes in this area are all fairly similar in size and style, having been built in a relatively short period of time between 1912 and 1923. Here you will find mainly semis and detached homes, with modern improvements and upgrades.

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Now that Toronto is in Stage 3 reopening, the economy is picking back up as businesses recover from the effects of COVID19. This is especially true for the housing market, which came to a near standstill in April, only to experience a major increase in activity over the last 2 months. It would appear that pent up demand from the spring market has pushed its way into summer, and stats are up across the board.

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Last month was particularly active for Toronto real estate, with sales activity up for all home types. Normally sales would dip in July relative to June as children are on summer break and families take vacation. This year, however, 11,081 homes were sold in July, a 29.5% increase compared to the…

Home staging is the professional service of preparing a home for sale in such a way that it appeals to potential buyers. Personal taste and preference differ from person to person, so hiring a professional home stager who knows how to attract a wide range of homebuyers could tip the scales in your favour.

Do Staged Homes Receive A Higher Price?

The final price of your home depends on a number of factors including market conditions, buyer demand, listing price, negotiations, how well the home is maintained and more. While a lot of these factors are outside of your control, one thing you can control is buyer impression.

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Buyers need to see themselves in your home and picture what it would…