Location, location, location! Located in Pickering’s demaded Rouge Valley neighbourhood on a quiet street this 3 bedroom house is lovely. It boasts a large eat-in kitchen with walk out access to a large patio, professionally finished basement, new roof, professionally landscaped front yard with interlocking brick and a fully fenced…
Parkinson’s SuperWalk
September 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Renovations: Interior Painting Tips
July 18, 2011 by 1 Comment
I am not a fan of painting and for those of you out there that fit into that category, give me a call and I’ll give you the contact information of the painter that has proven to be a wonderful resource to me in the past. For the rest of…