In 2005 the New York Times, in an article aptly entitled Goodbye Gritty, Hello Trendy, stated “…Queen Street East is the new Queen Street West, with the formerly industrial stretch known as Leslieville emerging as Toronto’s hippest place to dine, drink, shop and live”. They weren’t wrong! This east end…
Swim Guide: Find Toronto’s swim safe beaches
June 27, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Looking for a beach to hit this summer? Then you won’t want to be without this (free) app for your smart phone or link to the website created by a local based charity called Lake Ontario Water Keeper. The organization has put together a comprehensive guide to the major public…
This Weekend in the city: June 24-26
June 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment
If you are in the city this weekend and you’re looking for something to do, you have lots of great options. Starting tonight the TD Toronto Jazz Festival launches at Metro Square with Aretha Franklin and runs until July 3rd. The Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival is happening at…
Knob & Tube Wiring
June 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
When purchasing an older home it is important to know that there is a possibility that it still has knob & tube wiring. Some of you may be familiar with this type of wiring but for those of you who aren’t knob & tube wiring was the standard form of…
CIVIC ACTION | Two Toronto neighbourhoods on quest to become Canada’s first urban carbon neutral communities
June 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment
On the weekend two Toronto Neighbourhoods, Riverdale and the Junction, started on their quest to become Canada’s first urban carbon neutral communities. The launch parties happened on Saturday and now in the first stage of the project, home and businesses in the two areas will be surveyed to develop a…
Sold! 219 Fort York 2512
June 17, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Congratulations to my client on the sale of her condo! This suite is one of only a few 1 bedrooms in this building with a second bathroom and a splendid view of the lake and the CNE. Check out pictures.
Termites: Are they really an issue??
June 13, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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…
Getting ready to sell: 10 things to remember
June 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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…