Archives for August 2011

For Sale! 80 Yorkville #404

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…

Toronto and Ontario Land Transfer Tax

Real estate transactions in most large parts of the country can add Land Transfer Taxes (simply put taxes that are levied on properties that are changing hands) to the list of closing costs. The City of Toronto is in no way an exception to this rule. When purchasing real estate…

Picking a Neighbourhood: Safety & Toronto Police Services Statistics

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…

TREB: Termites are a hidden problem

Termites are an issue throughout Toronto and certainly a factor that should be considered when purchasing a new home. A few months ago I wrote a blog about these little but potent pests, check out what TREB has to say in the article below. TREB: Termites are a hidden problem…

Move Planner: The app to help you on moving day

As a follow up to a previous blog that I wrote about moving, I thought that I would share with you an app that I recently came across for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch users. Get organized ahead time with this super move planner, it will aid you to plan…

Greater Toronto REALTORS® Release August Mid-Month Resale Market Figures

TREB (Toronto Real Estate Board) released their mid month numbers yesterday: There were 3,214 sales through the TorontoMLS® system during the first 14 days of August, representing more than a 22.5 per cent increase compared to the same period in August 2010. Year-to-date sales through the 14th of August were…

CREA: Canadian Resale Housing Sales Stable in July

CREA (Canadian Real Estate Association) released their montly statistics of the national resale housing market showing that activity is stable on a month-to-month basis. Check out the report below. OTTAWA – August 16, 2011 – According to statistics1 released today by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), national resale housing…

Toronto Events: Calendar of Events August 13th & 14th

Last weekend was the Taste of the Danforth, next weekend is the official start of the CNE, looking for something to do this weekend? If so check out this link for a full listing of events and have a great weekend!

ForSalebyOwner.com founder gives up on own listing, hires real estate broker

ForSalebyOwner.com founder gives up on own listing, hires real estate broker AGBeat News | August 3, 2011 | Former FSBO CEO sells home the traditional way Founder and former CEO of ForSalebyOwner.com, Colby Sambrotto listed his 2,000 square foot New York condominium on his own through online classified ads and…

Summertime Renovations

Thinking about renovating? If so it may be the best time of year to get many of your projects started. Think about it, if you’re planning on redoing the kitchen it’s the perfect time to rely on your outdoor grill instead of your indoor range; if you’re planning on installing…