Make Smart Renovations! Taking down walls to create an open floorplan is a smart move that can have a positive impact on your home's value and also make it more accessible for aging parents. Call us today if you're thinking of starting a remodeling project. We have an extensive network of experienced professionals! Samantha Read, Sales Representative 416.951.7714 | info@readestate.com Tristan Kong, Sales Representative 647.409.5260 | info@readestate.com [read more]

A garden can help you save money on groceries, while beautiful flower beds can add value to your home. Here are a few tips for maintaining your yard year-round.   Spring Now is the time to sow seeds and take care to prevent a late-spring frost from killing your plants. Divide and plant any leftover fall perennials. Plant vegetables that turn over quickly, so you can get more than one crop over the summer. Aerate and fertilize your grass to ward off weeds or... [read more]

Does your home look the same as the day you bought it? Unless that was either last month or long enough ago to exude retro cool, it might be time to give your home a modern makeover. Here are four simple ways to modernize your home: 1. Start painting Whether it's your home's interior or exterior that could use a spruce, grab that paintbrush and go for of-the-moment colours. 2. Curb the clutter Minimalism continues to reign as the top decorating strategy, so... [read more]

Get your house in order by taking care of these items on your fall maintenance checklist so you can save time and money. 1. INSPECT YOUR ROOF When fall's rains (and winter's snows) arrive, few things make the season more miserable than a leaky roof. Experts recommend doing a visual inspection of your roof, either from the ground with binoculars or heading up there with a ladder. Look for bent, cracked or missing shingles and replace them.  If there are a lot of... [read more]

Keep your children safe and sound this Halloween with our top tips... 1. Plan a route in advance Trick or treating could take you several streets away from your house, which can cause sore feet and tired legs. Avoid long treks by mapping out a route before leaving the house. Stick to paths that you and your child are familiar with to avoid getting lost. 2. Wear comfy shoes Make sure you and your children are in comfortable, well-fitting shoes. Girls in dresses should avoid... [read more]