ForSalebyOwner.com founder gives up on own listing, hires real estate broker AGBeat News | August 3, 2011 | Former FSBO CEO sells home the traditional way Founder and former CEO of ForSalebyOwner.com, Colby Sambrotto listed his 2,000 square foot New York condominium on his own through online classified ads and…
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ForSalebyOwner.com founder gives up on own listing, hires real estate broker
August 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Summertime Renovations
August 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Thinking about renovating? If so it may be the best time of year to get many of your projects started. Think about it, if you’re planning on redoing the kitchen it’s the perfect time to rely on your outdoor grill instead of your indoor range; if you’re planning on installing…
Gardening Lesson #1: Drought Resistant Plants
August 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment
A few months ago I wrote a blog about gardening, or more correctly about my wife’s adventures (and many challenges) with gardening. This year has proven to be no different than other years in regards to her level of frustration, this time largely due to a lack of rain. We…
Deal of the Week: A whole South Dakota town
August 2, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Check out the article below, a little bit of perspective! Deal of the Week: A whole South Dakota town.
Walking on the edge: CN Tower’s lastest attraction EdgeWalk opening August 1st
July 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment
So if you’re looking for a way to spend your holiday Monday AND you are a bit of a thrill seeker, here is the answer. Starting Monday the much anticipated EdgeWalk at the CN Tower will open. If you’re interested, be prepared to get suited up in a lovely fire…
A Little Piece of Toronto History: The Guild Inn and Sculpture Gardens
July 27, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Take a trip to the east end of Toronto and you will find sitting atop the picturesque Scarborough Bluffs one of Toronto’s oldest hotels and an eclectic garden filled with lovely trees, a stunning view of Lake Ontario and oddly enough ruins of old Toronto buildings. Located at 201 Guildwood…
Renovating to sell? Concentrate on ‘wow’ factor; Fixing to stay? Plan for future
July 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Over the last few weeks I’ve been writing blogs about renovating your home. I came across the article below and thought it had some great advice. Check it out. Renovating to sell? Concentrate on ‘wow’ factor.
Just Listed! 219 Fort York 1809
July 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Looking for a beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 washroom suite in the heart of downtown? If so, this is the unit for you! Located in the historic Fort York District this unit is one of the most desirable in the building! The suite is 960 square feet and has a phenomenal…
RBC: Canadian Resale Market to Moderate Not Crash, Home Prices Increase by 4.4% in 2011
July 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Late last week the Royal Bank of Canada released a report by Senior Economist Robert Hogue stating that the housing market in Canada is in a period of transition to a more moderate and sustainable pace of growth. According to Hogue “we expect resales in Canada to grow by 0.9%…
July Housing Market Kicks Off Strong In Toronto
July 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment
According to an article published in the Financial Post this week the mid-month numbers for the first two weeks of the month are exceptionally strong and show no signs of a slow down in the Toronto market. During the first two week period Toronto saw a 35% increase in the…