Helene Kerr
477 Mount Pleasant Rod M4S 2L9 Toronto, ON, Canada

You know that the real estate market is on fire when there are bidding wars for dollhouses! My sister saw this ad on Facebook and sent it to me ... I couldn't stop laughing ... but there were tears in my eyes as well. There are more and more stakeholders wanting the government to step in to cool the market, but many of the "solutions" are admitted to be short-term and may adversely affect other aspects of the economy, not to mention most peoples' nest egg. All the proponents of the competing "solutions" seem to agree that the only REAL solution is to build more housing, especially the "missing middle." . . #Toronto #GTA #The6ix #Torontorealestate #Torontorealestatemarket #Torontohouseprices #Housingbubble #Livingintoronto #Torontorealestateagent #Torontorealtor #Helenekerr

As a confirmed "city girl," having grown up in New York City, I have always had a soft spot in my heart for urbanist Jane Jacobs, the heroine that stopped the Allen Expressway from destroying neighbourhoods south of Eglinton Avenue (I am also a fan of Toronto's "tiny perfect mayor," David Crombie). Every year, to commemorate Jane's love of the neighbourhoods that make up the real fabric of our city, Jane's Walk is held to introduce us to what is happening in urban design in ...Toronto. This year, due to Covid, instead of the normal walking tours that comprise Jane's Walk, the festival is going virtual. You can find more information here at https://www.janeswalkfestivalto.com . . #Toronto #GTA #The6ix #Janejacobs #Janeswalk #Torontorealestate #Torontoneighbourhoods #Urbanplanning #Livingintoronto #Torontorealestateagent #Torontorealtor #Helenekerr See more

Well this is not going to come as news to anyone following the Toronto real estate market. Prices and number of sales were up substantially again in March, as the market continues to be on fire. And where condos had been lagging, they are now catching up, as they continue to be the most "affordable" housing option. The question is, how long can this run-up continue, and will it force the government to take some sort of action to cool the market? . . #Toronto #GTA #The6ix #Torontorealestatemarket #Livingintoronto #Torontorealestate #Salesstatistics #Houseprices #Condoprices #Housingmarket #Torontorealestateagent #Torontorealtor #Helenekerr

Well, with our current state of rolling Covid lockdowns, it seems to me that the question of whether it's best to have a home gym or a home theatre has become particularly difficult. In my case, I managed to have both by installing a Nordic Track bike in my family room, where the large-screen TV resides. Not exactly a full home gym or full home theatre, but it works. Now all I have to do is choose between sweating and bingeing! . . #Toronto #Torontorealestate #Homedesign #Homedesignideas #Homegym #Hometheatre #Covid19 #Livingintoronto #Torontorealestateagent #Torontorealtor #Helenekerr

We finally said goodbye to 2020 and we still have a couple of months of winter to get through, but Spring is on the way ... hopefully with warmer weather and Covid vaccines. The other thing that Spring normally brings is an active real estate market. If you’re thinking of selling your house or condo, it’s important to remove personal items as they can distract buyers and make it harder for them to imagine themselves living in your home. You may think that this is an easy p...rocess that can be accomplished in a hour, just before you list. Think again ... de-cluttering and de-personalizing is a big job. Go through each room and take down anything that’s personal to you and your family such as: family photographs kids artwork family heirlooms diplomas trophies kids toys sports memorabilia personal hygiene items Neutralizing your space will make your home much more appealing to buyers and the best part is, it doesn’t cost a cent! . . #Toronto #Torontorealestate #Torontorealestatemarket #Sellingtips #Sellingyourhome #Sellingyourcondo #Sellingyourhouse #decluttering #depersonalizing #Livingintoronto #Torontorealtor #Torontorealestateagent #Helenekerr

With over 95,000 home sales, the GTA real estate market had its third strongest year on record in 2020. This represents an 8.4% increase over 2019 results despite coming to a near-standstill last spring. December 2020 sales were up a remarkable 65% from a year ago. Overall prices accelerated further, particularly in the detached home sector, under extremely tight demand-supply conditions. Condo inventories swelled in December with active listings up 172% in the 416 and 159% i...n the GTA. But while condo prices have continued to soften as inventories increase, their December 2020 sales were spectacular. At nearly 76% greater than for the same period last year, sales numbers indicate there’s no shortage of condo buyers in the GTA. Condos will be the market segment to watch in 2021. . . #Toronto #Torontorealestate #Torontorealestatemarket #Torontohomesales #Torontocondosales #Livingintoronto #Torontorealestateagent #Helenekerr See more

New Year’s resolutions don’t have to be just for ourselves, they can be for our homes too! Get out of that Covid funk by making your home super-comfortable. Whether it's a tiny bachelor condo or an over-the-top mansion, home is where the heart is! . . #Toronto #Torontorealestate #Covi19 #Livingintoronto #homeadvice #hometips #springcleaning #homemaintenance #Torontohomes #Torontocondos #Torontorealtor #Torontorealestateagent #Helenekerr

I think that all of us will be happy to say goodbye to 2020! I've been blessed that my family, friends and colleagues have all managed to come thru this year healthy. Let's look forward to better times in 2021. And let's not forget to be kind to one another and support our communities ... if Covid taught us anything, I hope it has taught us that. Happy New Year!

You managed through the first Covid lockdown, but now it's winter, and the second lockdown is underway. Dreaming of that separate home office? What about trading that balcony for a garden? If you plan on making a move in 2021, now’s the perfect time to get started! Just let me know what you’re looking for so that we can get you set up on your very own customized dream home search! Just click on this link, https://helenekerr.com/find-your-dream-home There's no time like... the present! . . #Toronto #Torontorealestate #Covid19 #livinginToronto #buyingahouse #buyingahome #buyersagent #buyingacondo #househunting #helenekerr See more

Our Christmas snowfall has clinched it - love it or hate it, winter is officially here! If you haven't already taken care of these items, here are a few winter home maintenance tips to help see you through the season: weatherstrip windows & doors have your furnace inspected check the batteries in your smoke detectors inspect your roof for signs of wear and tear... trim back tree limbs in case of winter storms shut off your outdoor taps . . #homemaintenance #winter #livingintoronto #wintermaintenance #maintenancetips #wintertips #helenekerr See more