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Anne Murray Charity Golf Classic in Support of Colon Cancer Canada

May 28, 2009

Elli and Anne Murray

Elli once again took part in the annual Charity Golf Classic in Support of Colon Cancer Canada. This year Canadian music legend Anne Murray was welcomed to the organization, helping bring more awareness to this cause. The sun was shining making it a perfect day to be on the putting green and CTV was there to cover the event.

No holes in one for Elli, but everyone wins with the generous contributions made by the participants and raised at the silent auction.

Colon Cancer Canada: Anne Murray Charity Golf Classic

What’s New in Toronto?

Teddington Park neighbourhood guide just published!

June 26, 2009

We are pleased to announce that a full historical and living guide for Teddington Park neighbourhood in Toronto has been completed and published. There are photos and neighbourhood recommendations that you can really use. Please have a look to see if your can find your favorite there and in case you feel there's anything missing, kindly leave us a comment.

One of several communities just north of Lawrence collectively named 'North Toronto', the Teddington Park neighbourhood is one of the smallest and most elite districts in Toronto.

Upper balcony residential

The area attracts many young professionals and their families compliments of its quiet streets, good schools and parks, a community centre and library, great shopping and commercial services on Yonge Street and Avenue Road, and its proximity to the 401 and the Lawrence subway station. Many of the original homes, some with extensive renovations, still grace this exclusive area.

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Real Estate Prices Explained

Canada price index

Have you ever wondered about the reasons for the changes in property prices? In the following article, I will try explain the main factors behind the property prices' shifts.

Following the trend

Is it possible to calculate the next market move? How to determine when is the best time for an investment? What almost all buyers do is they simply watch for the previous direction of prices. In other words - what buyers expect is mostly affected by the previous movement. Once prices grow, it will be their expectation to see such growth continue, as well as the other way round. Sadly, this method has not much to do with all the important factors that determine the price, but yet it is often practised. When one relies too heavily on such a method, the result may be seriously disappointing, as could be seen not too long ago.

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Deer Park neighbourhood guide just published!

June 22, 2009

We are delighted to announce that we have just completed and published a full historical and living guide for Deer Park neighbourhood in Toronto. There are photos and neighbourhood recommendations that you can really use. Please have a look to see if your favorite is there and leave us a comment if you feel we've missed anything out.

Rich in natural beauty, Deer Park is centred on the bustling intersection of Yonge Street and St. Clair Avenue; its official boundaries are the Vale of Avoca to the east, Farnham Avenue and Jackes Avenue to the south, Avenue Road and Oriole Parkway to the west, and the Belt Line trail to the north.

Deer Park house

Deer Park differs from similar upscale Toronto neighbourhoods in that its homes are not located on the sidelines of the main drag. Rather, the residential streets spill right out onto either Yonge Street or St. Clair Avenue, into the heart of one of Toronto's busiest shopping, entertainment, and business districts.

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Bathrust and Eglinton

Secret Weapons of the Big Banks

June 21, 2009

Royal Bank of Canada by Rick OBrien

The huge chess game played in the financial sector by the American government and huge banks has been viewed by the entire world, but the number of people who are able to follow all the moves is declining steadily. Mergers, bailouts, write downs, bankruptcies – even veteran investors have trouble deciding correctly.

In recent weeks, some experts like Keith Fitz-Gerald have been warning the public that key players from the huge banks may use legal, but still not very “kosher” accounting techniques to improve their balance sheets instantly.

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