Today is the day. Are you ready to be a fly on the wall in Cailey’s living room as she chats with her friends and fellow change-makers about their blueprints for success?

Introducing “Beyond the Blueprints,” a business and lifestyle podcast now streaming everywhere you get your podcasts.

Join Cailey as she discusses life, entrepreneurship, innovation, and more with her inspiring guests and uncovers the motivations, triumphs, and lessons learned along the way.

Because behind every success story lies the blueprint of the human experience that inspired it.

Episode 1: The Catriona ‘Coco’ Smart

In this first episode, Cailey sits down with Coco Smart, a dynamic entrepreneur and a beacon of empowerment and personal growth. Coco, the visionary…

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Who among us doesn’t have at least one unlived life? You know the kind I mean – the life you would have had if only you had made a different decision. Perhaps it was a move to a far-flung country, leaving behind an entirely different future. Or maybe it was a move you didn’t make, staying put out of fear. A job you didn’t take. Or a job you didn’t quit when you had the chance. A lover you decided not to marry. Or a troublesome spouse you didn’t leave.

Do you ever imagine what your life would have been if you had?

I thought so.

We all think about our unlived lives on occasion.

And it can be hard to contemplate them. They reside in you forever as Alternative Selves. And often, we imagine many of those Alternative Selves as being happier and…

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The April showers adage has never felt quite as fitting as it does today as I look out the window while typing these words and the rain is coming down in sheets. It feels appropriate, too, as a metaphor for how the market is behaving right now. TRREB just released the stats for March and the numbers confirm what our team has been experiencing firsthand: the market is springing to life a little more slowly than some were expecting, but, as with the adage and its promise of May flowers, there is much to look forward to in the months ahead.

The quieter start to the…

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Recently, the Federal government tabled its latest budget, and, although there are no proposed changes to the personal tax brackets, there are several measures – purportedly aimed at building more affordable homes, reducing the cost of living, and growing the economy – that will impact the housing market and, possibly, your real estate portfolio.

The following is a round-up of some of the key takeaways that will affect real estate buyers, sellers, and investors.

Capital Gains Inclusion Rate

One major component of the proposed budget centres around an increase to capital gains taxation. Capital gains, which are profits from the sale of assets like stocks or businesses, would undergo a rate increase from 50% to 66% for individuals on gains…

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We are thrilled to present our third edition of BEYOND, the Heaps Estrin publication that seeks to provide topical and timely content that both informs and inspires. In the latest issue, which we hope you will agree is the best one yet, we explore the concept of frictionless living and how our homes affect our well-being. We also look at the emotional side of real estate in acclaimed writer Sarah Hampson’s piece “The Lives Our Homes Hold,” we reveal some of Toronto’s best hidden gems and examine why our city is so appealing to newcomers, among many other topics covered by a bevy of award-winning journalists and industry experts.

When we embarked on the inaugural edition of BEYOND, our goal was to elevate the conversations we have around real…

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The Toronto Real Estate Stage is Set for a Showstopping Spring 

Anticipated rate cuts and pent-up demand to spark a busier-than-usual spring market

The past two months have felt somewhat like a preview of spring. Far earlier in the year than what we are accustomed to, our phones started ringing, texts pinging and inboxes filling, with inquiries from clients, old and new, eager to dip their toe in the waters, so to speak, and get a temperature check on the upcoming market. 

January and the first half of February, in fact, felt like a dress rehearsal for what is no doubt poised to be a very active spring market – the official start of which is April 2nd. At Heaps Estrin, we saw an uptick in listings, fewer days on market, and more offers than…

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The Davenport escarpment holds deep historical importance in Toronto’s evolution, from its origins as Lake Iroquois’s shoreline and an Indigenous trail to its more recent history as an escape from the city’s increasing smog. During the latter, the South Hill neighbourhood emerged, featuring a significant home designed by one of the city’s most renowned architects.

 

Traversing the hilly, winding track of Poplar Plains Road, you’ll pass the historic Macpherson Avenue Substation, and a collection of quaint cottages. Below leafy canopies, you might just miss a set of elegant Edwardian-era gates tucked back from the road. Behind these gates is a small grouping of homes that occupy an important place in Toronto’s architectural and social…

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In a detailed examination by the Toronto Star, the Ontario real estate sector is currently experiencing a significant transformation. The article, titled “An exodus of 45,000 Ontario real estate workers has hit the industry since the slowdown — but some say Toronto still has too many agents,” authored by Clarrie Feinstein, a Business Reporter at Toronto Star, sheds light on the tumultuous journey of the real estate market in recent years.

Title: An Exodus of 45,000 Ontario Real Estate Workers Has Hit the Industry Since the Slowdown — But Some Say Toronto Still Has Too Many Agents

Author: Clarrie Feinstein, Business Reporter at Toronto Star

Publication Date: Saturday, February 17, 2024

Source: Toronto Star

Cailey Heaps of Heaps…

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Warming Trends Signal a Hot Spring Market in the Toronto Real Estate Forecast:

The promise of lower interest rates and higher consumer confidence are likely predictors of an early spring market. It may be February, but it’s safe to say that the real estate market shows no signs of behaving like Groundhog Day any time soon.

With a challenging year behind us, rather than living out the same experience day-after-day, all signs now point to change – change of a positive kind. TRREB just released its January statistics and while we are still experiencing some mild aftershocks from recent economic corrections, such as a dip in GTA house prices for the sixth month in a row, there is much to suggest that these repercussions will be short-lived.

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From Beyond, A Heaps Estrin Publication
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Words by Vanessa Grant

When it comes to home renovations, few projects offer the return on investment that a well-designed kitchen does. Renovating your kitchen not only enhances your daily life but can significantly boost your home's resale value. In fact, sellers can often recoup up to 85% of the cost of a renovated kitchen.

Cailey Heaps, President and CEO of Heaps Estrin, emphasizes the importance of the kitchen in a home, "The kitchen truly is the heart of the home, and its design directly impacts a family’s daily enjoyment."

So, what are the key elements to consider for a kitchen that not only you’ll love but future buyers will too? According to interior designer Teresa Track, known for…

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