Thinking about purchasing an investment property to rent? If so, now might be the time. Last week TREB (Toronto Real Estate Board) released a report on the Toronto Rental market, showing that the rental market is continuing to tighten, thus leading to higher rents. According to the report the number…
Sold! 215 Fort York Penthouse 3704
September 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Congratulations to my clients on the sale of their condo! With beautiful panoramic views south of the lake, north to the city and west to Niagara this suite is quite stunning! Check out the photos below and for more information on the Fort York community please feel free to contact…
Just Sold! 138 Thicket Crescent, Pickering Ontario
September 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Congratulations to my client on the sale of her home! Located in Pickering’s demanded Rouge Valley neighbourhood on a quiet street this 3 bedroom house is quite lovely. It boasts a large eat-in kitchen with walk out access to a large patio, professionally finished basement, new roof, professionally landscaped front…
Toronto Real Estate Board: August Resale Numbers
September 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment
TREB released their August Resale Market numbers for August yesterday. TREB reported a 24 percent increase in sales in August 2011 compared to August 2010, with new listings up by 20 percent compared to the same time frame. According to TREB President Richard Silver, “Home sales in the GTA have…
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…
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…
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…