Yuri Olhovsky's (yuriolh) Blog

A young, unmarried woman, who lives with her parents, decides to buy her own house.  Although the market is fairly soft, she cannot afford anything better than a small townhouse in a quiet neighborhood close to downtown Toronto.  Her agent shows her a townhouse in a good area that is about 100 ye...

This winter is really cold. You can feel it everywhere. And it's good when you feel it outside, but what if you feel it inside your home? Older houses in Toronto are particularly susceptible to unpleasant surprises like drafts, cold rooms, frosty windows and sometimes mold on walls. This is becau...

Dear Realtors: As you are aware, our industries are forever tied together and constantly changing.  Furthermore, we share common clients (homebuyers).   I have always been committed to not only keeping up with my profession... but staying ahead of it for the benefit of our clients.   I'll be atte...