The Ontario Real Estate Association has come out with a ‘Top 5 Home Buying Errors’ list. An article released yesterday by Canadian Newswire gives the full details. Check out the suggestions below. Avoid top five home buying errors, Ontario Realtors advise As housing market increases homebuyers need to be informed…
It’s Snowing Outside! Tips for the inexperienced shoveler
November 30, 2011 by Leave a Comment
In honour (and trepidation!) of the first flakes of snow that I’ve seen this season, I decided that it might be time for some simple shoveling tips. Check them out. Tips for the inexperienced shoveler: Stretch before you start! Always bend at the knees when shoveling. This will save you…
Neighbourhood Spotlight: Christmas Time in the Distillery District
November 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Looking for a way to get yourself into the Christmas spirit? Then head down to the Distillery District between December 2nd and 18th and take in the sight and sounds of their charm of the Christmas Market. Inspired by the Christmas Markets of the Old World (originating in Germany in…
Neighbourhood Spotlight: Historic Downtown Toronto 1866-1950 in Photos
November 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The Town of York, incorporated in 1834 and taking on the official name of Toronto (partially to separate itself from New York City), has been an ever changing place. Buildings were erected and brought down (head to the Guild Inn if you would like to see some of the remains),…
Just Sold! 27 Lilly Mckeowan Crescent, East Gwillimbury
November 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Congratulations to my clients on the purchase of their new home. This fantastic end unit townhouse is located in charming Mt. Albert and is surrounded by a lovely park and walking trails. With 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (including an en-suite in the Master Bedroom), fantastic kitchen complete with a breakfast…
CREA: Canadian home sales edge higher in October
November 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The Canadian Real Estate Association released their numbers for the October 2011 national resale market. The numbers again show and increase in the resell market with sales hitting the highest level since January 2011. They also report that the market has a slightly tigher balance of supply and demand. Check…
Just Sold! 21 Dale Ave 1 Bedroom Suite
November 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Congratulations to my clients on the purchase of their new suite! This large one bedroom suite located near Bloor and Castle Frank in Rosedale is beautifully set overlooking the Rosedale Ravine. The suite boasts a gorgeous chef’s kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances and granite counter-tops. The unit is bright…
Tips: Selling Your House In The Winter
November 14, 2011 by 1 Comment
Many people believe that selling your house in the winter isn’t a good idea. Certainly it is true that a flurry of action does happen in the spring but it’s not to say that selling in the winter is a bad idea. Consider that the reasons people move in the…
Images of Toronto during the Great War
November 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment
My backyard is bordered at the end by what was once a munitions factory. It’s a beautiful old brick building with lovely ivy growing all over it and although once it was busy with the production of bullets now it sits quiet as a reminder of this City’s involvement in…
Just Sold! 80 Yorkville #404 – 1 Bedroom Luxury Suite
November 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Congratulations to my client on the sale of his luxury suite. 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 is over…