Giving Your Dreams a Home in Toronto. Passionate champion for buyers and sellers of real estate properties. After a 15 year career in marketing, branding, and advertising in the financial service sector in the US, Rayissa moved to Canada and almost 10 years ago, began her real estate career in Toronto. Having been recruited by her mother, Sandy Bodnar, a 40+ year veteran of the business, Rayissa learned at the hands of one of the industry's best. Becoming a Broker in 2016, Rayissa translates her commitment to delivering measurable results with above-board customer service. With multiple awards under her belt, Rayissa is dedicated to her clients. Specializing in first time home buyers as well as helping adult children with their aging parents' home needs, Rayissa is here for her clients with compassion, strength, dedication, and knowledge.
01 Sep 2025
Real estate remains among Canada’s top choices for building long-term wealth. A recent survey found that 87% of Canadians feel more confident investing in real estate than in publicly traded stocks. This isn’t just...
01 Aug 2025
As a homeowner, you’re likely diligent about the basics—mowing the lawn, touching up paint, and cleaning regularly. But what about the critical home maintenance tasks you don’t see every day? Research shows that home...
01 Jul 2025
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...
01 Jun 2025
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...
01 May 2025
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...
01 Apr 2025
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...
01 Mar 2025
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, ...
01 Feb 2025
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...
01 Jan 2025
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...
09 Dec 2024
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...