Location, location, location! When purchasing a new home this is one of the more obvious factors to consider and perhaps the most important. Buyers should be aware of the locations they are looking at in regards to factors such as: crime rate, quality of education, social housing, health care facilities,…
Archives for June 2011
TREB: Listings dwindle, boosting prices
June 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The article below was published this week by the National Post, check out TREBs take on what is happening in the Toronto Real Estate Market. TREB: Listings dwindle, boosting prices Greater Toronto Realtors reported interesting results this past April. Deals were completed on 9,041 homes, representing a 17% decline compared…
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…
City mulls parking ticket court fee – Toronto – CBC News
June 22, 2011 by 1 Comment
Parking in this city can be costly, especially if you choose not to pay for it! The city of Toronto is now thinking about adding a court fee for those that choose to fight a parking ticket and loose. Check out the link below for more details. City mulls parking…
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.
Greater Toronto REALTORS(R) Report June Mid-Month Resale Housing Market Figures
June 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Check out the link below for a report on what is going on in the Toronto market. Greater Toronto REALTORS(R) Report June Mid-Month Resale Housing Market Figures.