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.
01 Mar 2017
Wealth is within reach for many people; however, according to a recent study, 63 percent of Americans said it’s not likely they’ll become rich.1 While younger people are more likely to say they’ll achieve...
01 Feb 2017
5 Reasons to Sell Before the Selling Season Picks Up A common thought in real estate is never list your home in the winter offseason. Perpetuated by industry experts, agents and repeat sellers alike,...
07 Dec 2016
The holidays are a happy time for celebrating with family, friends, and co-workers. Unfortunately, this time of year can also be turned sour by a wide variety of clever frauds, unauthorized debit and credit...
02 Nov 2016
Our world is full of risk at every turn—from perilous jobs to dangerous driving conditions. That’s why we all love to get back to our homes and not worry about everyday safety hazards. It’s...
05 Oct 2016
What is Home Equity? Home equity seems to be a very simple calculation — the total amount of mortgages owed subtracted from the current market value of a home. Here is a simple example:...
07 Sep 2016
The ‘smart home’ is the new ‘internet of things’, or objects that can serve you better by communicating with each other or directly with you through apps on your smart phone. In the ideal...
09 Aug 2016
Okay, you made one of the most important decisions in your life: you’re buying a home! You found your ideal home. It’s in your desired neighborhood, close to everything you love, you dig its...
28 Jul 2016
No matter if you’re in a buyer’s or seller’s market, there are a few critical steps you can take to make a smarter purchase. Since buying a home is likely the biggest single investment...
28 Jul 2016
Whether you’re putting your home on the market this year or in the next five years, it is a smart decision to start building your home’s resale value now. Here are some ways to...
28 Jul 2016
Get Your Credit Score in Shape Before Buying a Home How strong is your credit? Cleaning up your credit is essential before you make any major financial moves. Having a bad score can hurt...
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,...