Imagine it, a week before Christmas and a pending family visit my wife and I look at each other one night and I say to her “Wouldn’t it be nice if we could get rid of this wall, it would really open the house up and wouldn’t your family be…
Archives for June 2011
Termites: Are they really an issue??
June 13, 2011 by Leave a Comment
A lot of people don’t realize that termites are an issue in this city of ours. These wood starved little insects first made their appearance in the 1930s as a result of US cargo ships being unloaded in and around Cherry Street harbour (or so the story goes). Since then…
Sold! 80 Yorkville Suite 401
June 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
This building is nestled behind the boutiques and restaurants of posh Yorkville. 80 Yorkville at Bellair is one of two luxury buildings connected by a courtyard accessed off of Scollard Avenue. This one bedroom unit has all the luxury finishes; Wolf appliances including gas cook top, wall oven and microwave,…
Getting ready to sell: 10 things to remember
June 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment
I’m asked frequently by sellers what they should do to get their home ready for the market and as part of my service I have a professional stager that I work with. Here are the top 10 things that we tell my clients. 1. Box up those personal items. You…
Renovations: Tip#1 Research before hiring
June 7, 2011 by Leave a Comment
When starting home renovations there are many things to consider and one of the crucial factors is hiring the right people. This may mean that you find a General Contractor who is knowledgeable and experienced enough to ensure that the right tradespeople are used or this may mean that you…
Toronto’s swimmer friendly beaches
June 7, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Looking for a safe place to go for a swim this summer. Turns out that there are a number of beaches acrossToronto and recently 8 of them have received the Blue Flag Designation from an organization called Environmental Defense. In order to qualify for the designation the beaches must meet…
This weekend in the city
June 3, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Looking for something to do this weekend. If so there are plenty of events happening throughout the city. At Woodbine Park there is Waterfront Blues, at York University’s Rexall Centre the sounds of the Blackcreek Summer Music Festival, and at 99 Sudbury (near Liberty Village) you can sample a cocktail…
Sold! 215 Wynford #2903
June 2, 2011 by 1 Comment
Congratulations to my clients on the sale of their condo! This 2 bedroom unit has a custom kitchen, beautiful new floors, and an absolutely stunning terrace. Hope you enjoy your new condo!