This September I will be joining 14,000 Canadians who are taking part in the annual Parkinson SuperWalk in support of over 100,000 Canadians with Parkinson’s. Parkinson SuperWalk is Parkinson Society Canada’s national, once a year event to raise funds for research into the causes of Parkinson’s, better treatments and one…
Carney holds interest rate at 1% – Business – CBC News
September 7, 2011 by Leave a Comment
As recently as July it was believed that a fall rate hike was a sure thing, but things have changed since then and in a much anticipated move, the Bank of Canada announced this morning that it is holding on rates. The overnight rate will stay put at 1 per…
Choosing Paint Just Got Easier: ColorSnap the App by Sherwin-Williams
September 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Choosing a colour for your painting project can be confusing, a quick trip to your local hardware or paint supply store is proof enough of that! With literally thousands of colours to choose from and the mystical ability of colour samples to change hues drastically when moved from one spot…
Royal Lepage: My Great Neighbourhood Contest
September 2, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Love your neighbourhood? If so, take a few minutes and enter the My Great Neighbourhood Contest. Use your creativity. Submit your videos, photos and stories to tell Canada why your neighbourhood is the greatest! Make sure to make it as entertaining and informative as possible. From now until October 21,2011…
For Sale! 80 Yorkville #404
August 31, 2011 by Leave a Comment
This one bedroom suite is brand new and has never been lived in! Located in the heart of Yorkville at 80 Yorkville Avenue in the 100 Yorkville at Bellair Condominiums, an exclusive building created by the architecture of Hariri Pontarini and the interior design of Brian Gluckstein. The suite itself…
Toronto and Ontario Land Transfer Tax
August 30, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Real estate transactions in most large parts of the country can add Land Transfer Taxes (simply put taxes that are levied on properties that are changing hands) to the list of closing costs. The City of Toronto is in no way an exception to this rule. When purchasing real estate…
Picking a Neighbourhood: Safety & Toronto Police Services Statistics
August 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Not surprisingly, one of the main factors that applies to many people searching for a new home is safety. With well over 100 neighbourhoods (I believe the actual number is about 140) it may be a bit daunting to try and figure this out on your own. Toronto Police Services…
TREB: Termites are a hidden problem
August 23, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Termites are an issue throughout Toronto and certainly a factor that should be considered when purchasing a new home. A few months ago I wrote a blog about these little but potent pests, check out what TREB has to say in the article below. TREB: Termites are a hidden problem…
Move Planner: The app to help you on moving day
August 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
As a follow up to a previous blog that I wrote about moving, I thought that I would share with you an app that I recently came across for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch users. Get organized ahead time with this super move planner, it will aid you to plan…