According to the latest Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) annual forecast the Ontario housing market is making a comeback! 

A rebound is expected by the latter half of 2023, with an increase in home prices and sales after months of declines. 

What does this mean for potential buyers and sellers?

The following are the key takeaways of what to expect going forward:

1. The average home price for the year is expected to reach $1,140,000, which is higher than January's average price of $1,038,668 ( albeit still 4% lower than last year's average).

2. The board forecasts 70,000 sales this year. Still 7% fewer than last year, however, all indicators are predicting it will stabilize and will continue to increase into next year.

3. TRREB cites an Ipsos poll showing that more would-be buyers are considering buying a property this year than last year, and a slightly higher percentage of homeowners planning to put their homes up for sale.

4. Even though TRREB expects activity to remain...

Hoarding is a very serious disorder and can have long-term ramifications to the hoarder and to those wanting to help declutter the home for resale. Approximately 2% to 6 % percent of the population have a hoarding-type disorder according to the International Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Foundation. People with a hoarding disorder will hold on to objects and animals regardless of their sentimental or financial value. 

Selling a hoarder's home can be extremely challenging for the hoarder and their loved ones.  

Sue Heddle homes can help. We have the experience and can create a plan of action, taking into consideration feelings, preferences for decluttering, cleaning, and staging.

The following Sue Heddle Homes steps can help with the process:

1. Have different storage areas/ bins prepared in advance for Items to:  "keep," "dispose of”, "recycle," or "charity." This will save a lot of stress!

2. Clear hallways and walkways first: before tackling each room, clear hallways,...