Tara Whitney Hoeg
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Tara Whitney Hoeg

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Tara Whitney Hoeg

Tara Whitney Hoeg

Tara Whitney Hoeg, CPA, CA, CFA
Tara Whitney Hoeg is an attentive and candid expert in problem finding and solving! After graduating from the University of Waterloo with both her Bachelors and Masters in Accounting, she went on to become a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Financial Analyst. She has worked all over the globe in various areas of finance and investment at accounting firms and large publicly traded companies with an emphasis on financial institutions. Combining her strong finance background with a passion for real estate and lifestyle she founded Grain & Lustre. Tara earned her Realtor® license to help others invest wisely in their homes, their lives and their futures. She applies her knowledge and experience to the benefit of her Canadian and International clients. An avid adventurer who has travelled to all 7 continents, she loves the arts, sports (yes, even the Leafs and Toronto FC), and is also a major foodie. For Tara, Toronto is one of the greatest places on the planet to call your home. You will often see her out and about the city with Sherlock, her devoted dog.

Grain & Lustre
Grain & Lustre strategizes, advises and manages multimillion dollar real estate portfolios in Ontario and Atlantic Canada, including condominiums, residential homes, waterfront and recreational cottage properties. Grain & Lustre believes in smart money and intelligent luxury. Build your wealth as you enjoy it.

Grain & Lustre | RE/MAX Hallmark Realty LTD.

Proudly serving the Greater
Toronto Area and beyond, ON M5S 3L9
Canada

Recent Articles

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01 Jul 2025

Real Estate Market Update: What Mid-Year Indicators Mean for Your Next Move

by Tara Whitney Hoeg

July 1st isn’t just Canada Day—it also serves as a pivotal checkpoint for assessing how 2025 has unfolded so far and what might be coming in the months ahead. Canada’s real estate market remains...

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01 Jun 2025

Ready to Buy or Sell a Home? Here Are 5 Key Factors in Choosing the Right Agent

by Tara Whitney Hoeg

Navigating the real estate market without guidance is like starting an expedition without a map. Whether you’re selling your cherished family home or searching for your dream property, having the right real estate agent...

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01 May 2025

Selling Your Home In 2025? Here’s What Buyers Want (And How To Deliver)

by Tara Whitney Hoeg

Thinking about listing your home in 2025? If so, you’re smart to start planning ahead. With housing inventory rising in many market segments, today’s sellers need more than just a “for sale” sign to...

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01 Apr 2025

5 Roadblocks to Affordable Homeownership (And Ways to Move Past Them)

by Tara Whitney Hoeg

Dreaming of a new home but feeling priced out? You’re not alone! A 2024 survey by Royal LePage found that 46% of Gen-Z and millennial Canadians who don’t already own a home have doubts...

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01 Mar 2025

Home-Related Tax Deductions

by Tara Whitney Hoeg

Owning a home is a significant milestone — and one bonus is that it can come with significant tax savings! However, making the most of offerings like the Principal Residence Exemption can be tricky, ...

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01 Feb 2025

4 Home Remodeling Projects with the Highest ROI

by Tara Whitney Hoeg

Ask any homeowner about what they would like to change about their home, and most will say, “How much time do you have? Home improvements (cue Tim Allen) or home remodeling projects can stem...

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01 Feb 2025

4 Home Improvement Projects with the Highest ROI

by Tara Whitney Hoeg

Ask any homeowner about what they would like to change about their home, and most will say, “How much time do you have? Home improvements (cue Tim Allen) or home remodeling projects can stem...

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01 Jan 2025

The 2025 Real Estate Report

by Tara Whitney Hoeg

The chill in Canada’s housing market could be thawing sooner than expected. Interest rates are dropping.1 Pent-up demand is building.2 Sales are starting to heat up.3 And a potentially electrifying set of mortgage rules just went into...

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09 Dec 2024

Tech the Halls: Smart Home Gadgets for a Stress-Free Holiday Season

by Tara Whitney Hoeg

The holidays are a time for joy, family, and celebration, but they also bring added responsibilities. Between decorating, hosting, and just keeping up with your daily routines, your home can quickly start to feel...

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01 Dec 2024

Tech the Halls: Smart Home Gadgets for a Stress-Free Holiday Season

by Tara Whitney Hoeg

The holidays are a time for joy, family, and celebration, but they also bring added responsibilities. Between decorating, hosting, and just keeping up with your daily routines, your home can quickly start to feel...

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Recent Listings

88 Davenport Road #308 Toronto ON M5R 0A5 - Building 1

88 Davenport Road #308 | Toronto ON | M5R 0A5

Active | 2 BR | 2 BA | 1,666 sqft

88 Davenport Road #308 | Toronto ON | M5R 0A5 Welcome to this rare two bedroom, two bathroom home at The Florian, where residents enjoy modern luxury in Yorkville. Airy and bright with 10-foot ceilings,...

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