Although Real Estate Services and Realtors are deemed “Essential”, it is definitely not business as usual! In order to maintain Social Distancing, and to minimize gatherings of more than 5 people, Open Houses are no longer being hosted.  Therefore, a potential Buyer needs to have a Realtor book a property showing on their behalf. Booking a showing used to be as easy as the Buyer’s agent calling the Listing agent’s office or booking online, and usually... [read more]

The Ontario government issued a stay-at-home order taking effect January 14, 2021, requiring everyone to stay at home except for essential purposes.  The buying and selling of properties may continue, with the following restrictions: -Face-to-face contact is discouraged and the use of virtual tools is encouraged as much as possible -Open houses are prohibited -In person showings are permitted by appointment only and attendance is limited to qualified buyers from one household... [read more]