Summerlicious: Celebrating 10 Delicious Years of Toronto Cuisine July 6 – 22, 2012

Starting this Friday the 10th celebration of Summerlicious begins! With over 180 restaurants all over the city of Toronto offering three-course prix fixe menus, this is an event you really shouldn’t miss!

Just Listed! 225 Browning Ave

This beautifully renovated home is located in the highly sought after Playter Estate neighbourhood!

Just Sold! 243 Leslie Street

Congratulations to my clients on the sale of their property! Nestled in the heart of Leslieville, right around the corner from trendy Queen Street East, this beautiful property didn’t last long!

CREA: May 2012 Home Price Index Report

The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) released their Home Price Index report on Friday for May 2012. The statistics show that Toronto is leading the pack in regards to price increases with a year-over-year gain of 7.9%.

Just Listed! 243 Leslie Street, Toronto

Nestled in the heart of Leslieville, right around the corner from trendy Queen Street East, this home is not to be missed! A one of a kind property, sitting on an extra wide 32 foot lot, this home has it all!

CREA: Resale Market Report May 2012

The Canadian Real Estate Association released statistics for the May 2012 resale housing market today.

Buying A Condo: Guidelines for Buying an Assignment Condominium

With many new condominium projects in Toronto still under construction and in the pre-registration phases, it is possible that some buyers’ may find themselves contemplating purchasing a unit that is being sold as an Assignment.

Location! Location! Location!: Walk Score & researching the convenience of Toronto neighbourhoods

Searching for a new home? Trying to figure out what neighbourhood is ideal for you and your family? Sick of having to get in your car to go and buy your morning cup of coffee? Want to be able to bike to work? Or just simply trying to cut back the monthly gas bill for your car?

Renovating: Keep yourself organized with this project milestone checklist

In the past I’ve written blogs on how to make this process easier; tips on how to find and hire contractors and what can happen when you rush into projects. I recently came across a helpful Project Checklist put together by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) and the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) .

Toronto Land Transfer Tax: Why we should get rid of it & the way to help do it!

On June 5th the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) renewed it’s campaign to end the Toronto Land Transfer Tax. Partially, at least, as a result of an extensive poll of residents from the City of Toronto