If you haven’t taken the time to sign up for the ecoEnergy Retrofit program and you’re planning on doing some renovations on your home, you still have time. Until March 31, 2012, you are eligible to receive grants totaling up to $5,000 for the purpose of making your home more…
Gardening: It’s Time to Winterize
October 3, 2011 by 1 Comment
It’s that time of year again when my wife starts making trips to the local nursery in attempts to do her best to try and keep her garden alive for spring. Bags of mulch, lawn fertilizer, burlap, and plenty of recyclable garden bags are all part of the list! I…
Nuit Blanche 2011: Don’t forget the app!
September 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment
It’s that Nuit Blanche time of year again! This Saturday October 1st at 6:59pm marks the official start time for this all night celebration of contemporary art. Originating in 2006 with approximately 425,000 visitors, quickly growing to almost 1,000,000 five years later, this is a fantastic event. For those of…
Scotia Economics: Canadian Real Estate Market Steady
September 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Scotia Economics released a report today stating that Canadian real estate has managed amidst all the global turmoil to remain rather steady. Check out the article below by the Canadian Real Estate Magazine. Canadian real estate market steady despite global economic tremors Despite a recent slowdown in economic activity that…
Time To Invest: Rental Market Heats Up
September 27, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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…
Housing Sales Up Across GTA: TREB
September 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) released their mid month numbers for September on Friday showing that sales transactions have increased by more than 25 percent and new listings have grown 14 percent over last year during this time period. The average selling price in the first half of September…
CREA: August Home Sales Hold Steady
September 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The Canadian Real Estate Association released their report on the national resale housing market for August today and the feeling is quite positive. Despite a month of heavy turmoil throughout the global economy the Canadian housing market held up strong and remained stable for a second consecutive month, with Toronto…