Termites: Are they really an issue??

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

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

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…

Sold! 215 Wynford #2903

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!

To do a Home Inspection or not

If you’re thinking about buying a home (and especially if it’s your first time) there may be a lot of daunting questions that come to mind. Home much of down payment do I need? Can I get a mortgage? What are land transfer taxes? Do I need a lawyer? If…

Sold! 135 Wynford Drive Penthouse 04

Congratulations to my client on her new condo. This brand new penthouse suite with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 balconies is lovely, enjoy it!

Condo Dogs

If you don’t own a basset hound then you won’t understand my level of surprise when I found out that according to numerous websites they make a great condo pet. I own a basset hound and her rather deep and exceptionally loud bark every time she hears a car that…

For Sale! 215 Fort York Penthouse

This brand new luxury penthouse located in the Fort York area has an amazing panoramic view of the lake, city and west to Niagara. The view of the lake is even protected by city green space so it won’t ever be blocked. This never been lived in suite has two…

Neighbourhood Spotlight: Riverside or is it Leslieville?

With the east end becoming more and more trendy it’s a lot of fun to sit back and watch as new restaurants and shops open up. A lot of people may consider everything east of the DVP in and around Queen and Dundas all the way to the Beaches to…

Trees and the city

Today’s blog is inspired by an article in the Toronto Star (http://bit.ly/kOhgAz) about trees being cut down in and around Regent Park in order to make room for the new development and restoration of that area. Let me start by saying that the work being done in Regent Park is…