Martin McGrenere - Street City Realty Inc., Brokerage

06/16/2026

Looking for storage and organizing solutions for your home? Look no further than IKEA!

Buy their exact pieces to tidy up your own space in an instant.

06/15/2026

16-464 Commissioners Road W., is officially SOLD!!

06/10/2026

The Monthly Toilet Tank Deep Clean Most People Skip 🏠

The toilet bowl gets cleaned regularly — but the tank almost never does. Mineral deposits, rust, and bacteria build up inside the tank over time, weakening flushes and staining the bowl from the inside out. White vinegar dissolves all of it overnight with zero scrubbing effort.

SUPPLIES:
- 4 cups white vinegar
- Toilet brush
- Sponge
- Rubber gloves

THE METHOD:
- Remove the tank lid and set it aside carefully
- Pour 4 cups of white vinegar directly into the tank
- Let it sit overnight — vinegar dissolves mineral scale and calcium deposits while you sleep
- In the morning, scrub the tank walls and components with a brush and sponge
- Flush twice to rinse the tank completely and clear the rim jets

THE RESULT:
Vinegar breaks down calcium buildup, unclogs hidden rim jets for a stronger flush, and eliminates the bacteria that cause bowl stains at the source. No harsh chemicals, no fumes, no dismantling required.

Done once a month, this keeps the entire toilet system working at full strength. 🌿

06/10/2026

Bank of Canada Interest Rate Announcement –
June 10, 2026

The Bank of Canada maintained its overnight policy rate at 2.25 per cent this morning. In the statement accompanying the decision, the Bank noted a dampening of economic conditions since its most recent projections in April, citing weakness in government spending, housing activity, and business investment, accompanied by rebuilding inventories and (somewhat) anomalous increases in imports. However, the Bank expects growth to resume in the second quarter, albeit at a relatively weak pace. As the Iran conflict enters its fourth month, CPI inflation rose to 2.8 per cent in April, largely aligning with the Bank’s expectations as the oil price shock places severe pressure on energy prices. However, the Bank has found limited evidence of broad pass-through of higher oil prices into other products, as core inflation remains around 2 per cent, which is a leading factor in the Bank’s policy response to the conflict. Taken together, inflation is still expected to remain around 3 per cent before moderating towards 2 per cent over time. As a result, the Bank is continuing to look through the short-term impact of the conflict on headline inflation, but stands ready to adjust its policy rate if there are signs of persistence and transmission into the prices of other goods.

Weaknesses in the Canadian economy and labour market paired with inflationary pressure from the Iran War continue to place the Bank of Canada in an increasingly difficult position. Central Banks traditionally respond to supply shocks akin to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz by evaluating their duration and depth. While temporary spikes in commodity prices can be looked through if policymakers believe their effects will fade, persistent increases in energy costs are more likely to permeate through the economy and affect inflation expectations, forcing a policy response. Under that circumstance, the Bank of Canada may be compelled to raise its policy rate despite domestic weaknesses, creating a stagflationary economic backdrop. Thus far, the Bank has held its policy rate since the outset of the Iran conflict, as inflation has not (yet) spiked to projected levels. However, should subsequent CPI prints show rapid price acceleration, the Bank would be largely cornered into responding with tighter policy to quell further inflation.

That said, we do expect the Bank to look through this supply shock and hold its policy rate at 2.25 per cent this year. However, if growth and inflation follow the Bank’s current outlook, we anticipate the policy rate will rise back to the midpoint of the Bank’s neutral range, 2.75 per cent, by the end of 2027.

The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%.

06/09/2026

Great IKEA finds to beautify your home!

These finds can make your space look surprisingly expensive.

06/08/2026

This is a great idea! It should be province wide!
Those that would be against it would be the biggest violators.

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

GTA home sales were up 6.3 per cent in May while new listings dropped 18.9 per cent compared to May 2025, signaling tighter market conditions as the spring market gains momentum.

Even with inventory trending lower, buyers continued to benefit from improved affordability on the back of lower selling prices and borrowing costs compared to last year.

Get the full picture of May's GTA housing market results and insights in TRREB's latest Market Watch report.

Read the complete Market Watch Report: https://trreb.ca/market-data/market-watch/

05/29/2026

Homes wait for the right buyers and this one has finally found its new owners! Looking forward to satisfying the conditions and making this deal “firm”.