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 Jan 2024
Home buyers surprised everyone last spring when they shook off higher borrowing costs and showed up to new home sales in droves. The surge in competition for a still-limited pool of properties helped home...
01 Dec 2023
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. But for many families with festive plans and hectic schedules, it’s also the most wasteful. According to one survey, for example, 60% of respondents admitted to...
01 Nov 2023
Buying a new home is one of the most exciting experiences in life. And if you’re like most homebuyers, you’ll be planning your furniture placement and decor before the ink dries on your offer...
29 Sep 2023
If the thought of investing your money into brick and mortar—or perhaps some stylishly-painted siding—excites you, join the club. Investing in real estate has long been one of Canadians’ favourite ways to grow their...
01 Sep 2023
Not long ago, home sellers were in their heyday, as historically-low mortgage rates triggered a real estate buying frenzy. However, the Bank of Canada shut down the party when it began raising interest rates...
31 Jul 2023
To avoid buyer’s remorse, be sure to consider your future self when shopping for a home. Most new homebuyers don’t regret becoming homeowners. In fact, according to a recent survey by Zolo, 80% of...
01 Jul 2023
Does your current home no longer serve your needs? If so, you may be torn between relocating to a new home or renovating your existing one. This can be a difficult choice, and there’s...
01 Jun 2023
There’s an old adage in real estate: location, location, location. But ever since the Bank of Canada began its series of inflation-fighting interest rate hikes last year, a new mantra has emerged: mortgage rates,...
01 May 2023
It’s not easy being a first-time home buyer right now. At the end of last year, housing affordability hit an all-time low.1 Additionally, mortgage rates have risen significantly since 2021, while inventory remains tight...
31 Mar 2023
Keeping a clean and orderly home is a challenge for many of us. Between busy work schedules, social obligations, and family commitments, it’s tough to keep up with daily chores—let alone larger seasonal tasks....