September 2011 Newsletter

The end of summer is fast approaching – the CNE has closed its gates, cooler weather has arrived and children are heading back to school. I welcome Autumn with its return to daily routine and the way it seems to refresh us all after long, hot summer days.

Traditionally Fall is a very busy time for the real estate industry. Consumers have returned from vacation and now begin to contemplate relocation. The market begins to abound with new listings. This makes it ideal for Buyers who will have a great selection of homes to choose from. If you are either thinking of buying or selling, please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to hearing from you!

Elli Davis
Celebrating 28 Years in Central Toronto Real Estate

August 2011 Newsletter

• Elli’s Hot Listings!
• Real Estate News: Demand Green Features from Your Builder
• Market Watch Report: August 2011
• Toronto Events Calendar for September!
• eMbody Fitness: Positive Thinking and Stress

Hot Listings!

Central Toronto - South Hill
40 Clarendon Avenue
Sensational Georgian centre hall home in the heart of South Hill. Beautifully appointed principal rooms, walk outs to professionally landscaped garden. Fully finished lower level with direct access to double garage.

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Central Toronto - Downtown
337 Spadina Road
Gorgeous Forest Hill executive townhome. Carefree lifestyle without condo fees! Built 12 years ago, this home features 3+1 bedrooms, a separate dining room, direct access to the double garage, decks, high ceilings throughout and an elevator from the finished lower level.

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Central Toronto - Yonge & St. Clair
63 St. Clair Avenue West #801
Granite Place! Unobstructed south view! Well maintained suite with large open balcony. Approximately 1,002 square feet. Parking & locker included.

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Thinking of Buying? Thinking of Selling?

Visit our website for the Buyer’s Guide and Seller’s Guide or feel free to
contact me at and I’ll get right back to you.

Real Estate News

Mike Holmes: Demand Green Features from Your Builder

In this article Mike Holmes discusses how "green" upgrades to your new home can have a more signifcant impact on the resale value of your home than the style of cabinets you choose, as well as the need for more green options to be made available.

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Market Watch Report: August 2011

The August 2011 Marketwatch Report is in! Read the full report for details.

August 2011 Marketwatch Report

Toronto Events Calendar for September

Toronto International Film Festival
September 8th kicks off the red carpet parade otherwise known as the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). World premieres, galas, parties, panel discussions and workshops comprise this illustrious event where A-list stars, directors and producers meet. Sept. 8 – 18, various locations.

The Roaring Twenties at the Bata Museum
If you love the era that brought women the right to vote, a release from the corset and shorter skirts, you will want to visit The Bata Shoe Museum´s latest Exhibit – The Roaring Twenties: Heels, Hemlines and High Spirits. General Admission is $14.

Hockey!
The NHL offseason is almost over. The Maple Leafs will host the Ottawa Senators at the Air Canada Centre on Monday 19 September. Support the Leafs as they kick off the preseason!

Canoe Rides in The Natrel Pond
There are a few days of warm weather left this summer so why not enjoy one last family canoe ride right here in the city? Visit Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre, paddle around the Natrel pond near the boardwalk and enjoy incredible views of downtown. Weekends Sept. 5 – Oct. 10.

eMbody Fitness wants to help keep you fit!

For the month of September we are offering 50% off of the enrollment fee. For full details please contact Johanna Brooks at 416-566-2092 or

eMbody Fitness: Positive Thinking and Stress

By Natalie Shay
eMbody Fitness Clubs
National Stress Management Coach

People always ask what the "real” connection is between positive thinking and stress. Most people do not realize that high blood pressure, panic attacks, anxiety and many other health conditions start off with negative self talk. It has been shown through studies that an average person will have 10-15 negative statements repeating in their mind. For example, negative self talk such as “I should have gone grocery shopping today. I’m such an idiot ", could positively be turned into "I did not have time to go grocery shopping today, hopefully I will have time to go tomorrow.” When we use the word “should” we are blaming ourselves. Alternative statements without the use of the word “should” help create a positive chemical reaction in the brain.

Another example of negative self talk is over generalizing. You could be at a wedding and have someone insult your attire, so you assume that anyone who sees your attire will feel the same way. You do not have to attribute this sentiment and over generalize. It is one person’s opinion, not that of everyone at the wedding.

The best way to start changing this behaviour is to notice what you consciously say to yourself. Carry a small note pad with you for a week and write down whenever you catch yourself saying something negative. There are 10 common categories of negative thought processes. For a full list of these categories, feel free to email me at

Natalie Shay is a National Stress Management Coach and Career Counsellor. She has experience working with hundreds of large Canadian Organizations. Natalie has helped her clients improve their lives and learn how to be happy in their career by learning and implementing new stress coping skills. For more information feel free to contact her at