May 16th, 2012
“A spectacular view of the city can be enjoyed from this suite, in a luxury condo on Bay Street,” says listing agent Elli Davis.
The one-bedroom, one-bathroom suite has a combination living and dining room, stainless steel appliances in the kitchen and French doors and a four-piece ensuite bathroom in the master suite. The den has an east view of the city.
(Sold: Spectacular View of the City continued...)May 16th, 2012
There are not many people (in the developed world, at least) who have never heard of the Guinness Book of Records. It is the dream of thousands to be mentioned in this annually updated collection of world records and thereby prove to be exceptionally good at something. Athletes, for instance, are often trying their hardest to not only win but actually break records. It is no different for Canada and some of its citizens. Do you know what are we THE BEST at?
(Canada and World Records continued...)May 14th, 2012
Few suites are listed for sale at The Ports, so when the opportunity presents itself, they sell quickly like this two-bedroom penthouse, which was purchased in a bidding war after just two dozen showings in two days.
May 11th, 2012
Amid a mix of semi and detached homes – many with three bedrooms – this detached, two-bedroom house received about three dozen visitors before one paid $80,000 over the list price to buy it.
(North Toronto Detached Home Fetches $80,000 Over Asking continued...)May 10th, 2012
This year is passing by unbelievably fast! Another month is behind us, which is good news for those who are eager to have fresh updates about the housing market in the Greater Toronto Area. The market report for April 2012 has been published, and here are its findings!
(Housing Market in the GTA – April continued...)May 9th, 2012
Those who have a sweet tooth will probably agree with me that while chocolate is fantastic, it cannot always satisfy our taste buds. Something a little fancier, like a delicious cake or a cute cupcake, is necessary from time to time. Toronto is, luckily, not short of places where you can go and get unbelievably good cakes and cupcakes. In this article, I want to present a short guide to these heavenly places. I should warn you, however, that you might feel an urgent need to eat something sweet after you are done with reading this article — just as I did when I was writing it!
(Toronto's Best Patisseries continued...)May 4th, 2012
Real estate investment is not an easy business. It takes a lot of time, energy, effort, and patience to succeed. Some might feel that they are doing everything they can, yet nothing seems to work. In my opinion, success very much depends on one’s personal qualities. What should one do and what qualities should one posses to be a successful real estate investor? Of course, there is no formula for success, but sometimes it is helpful to generalize.
(Six Real Estate Investor Qualities continued...)May 2nd, 2012
Seeing one of the recently most discussed movies, The Iron Lady, with the Oscar-winning Meryl Streep, made me think about how hard it used to be (and still is) for a woman to succeed in a world led by men. Nonetheless, there are many prominent ladies who worked hard and influenced their countries or even the whole world. This article will be devoted to well known women of the 20th century, all of whom deserve our respect and admiration!
(World’s Most Influential Women continued...)April 24th, 2012
Many of us spend our days sitting at our desks and working, working, working. This lack of movement can contribute to back pain, stiff muscles, stress, and overall poor physical condition. As tiring as it might be after long hours spent at work, we have to start moving! Now that the weather is getting better, it may be good to try some jogging or swimming (inside for now), but how about practicing a sport that makes you move and stretch every single muscle in your body? Yoga is what I am talking about here.
(Yoga in Toronto continued...)April 20th, 2012
What do you imagine when you hear about today’s architecture? Most people associate it with high-rise buildings made of steel, glass, concrete, and stones. Wood is not exactly the material that comes to mind when you think of all the modern, multi-storey buildings. That could, however, change in the near future — and Canada might well contribute to this shift.
(High Rise Buildings Made of Wood continued...)April 17th, 2012
Every year on April 22nd, an estimated 1 billion people around the globe join together to celebrate Earth Day. People of all nationalities, ethnicities, and backgrounds stand united to raise awareness about ecology and the environment.
(Earth Day Toronto 2012 continued...)April 13th, 2012
If you were wondering how March real estate sales in the Greater Toronto Area fared, we have some fresh data for you! As Toronto Real Estate Board President Richard Silver said, “The GTA resale market has not suffered from a lack of willing buyers this year.” Indeed, Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported a noticeable year-to-year increase in sales, which was accompanied by rises in prices and new listings as well.
(Housing Market in the GTA – March continued...)April 13th, 2012
The debt-to-income ratio is currently the most discussed economic data in Canada. It is published each quarter by Statistics Canada and cited innumerably in articles warning about Canada’s rising debt. What does it really mean? And what is your debt-to-income ratio?
(Debt-to-Income Ratio: Canada’s Scarecrow continued...)April 12th, 2012
Real Estate Magazine, an informative resource for those in the industry, features an article this month on “How to Keep Your Clients Loyal”. I was interviewed for the article, and it reminded me of how great it is to have worked with so many of my clients on several of their real estate ventures over the past 29 years. To work in Real Estate you have to be a “people person”, and I must say it is one of my favourite aspects of what I do each day. Read the article to see what top realtors across Canada say about keeping their clients loyal!
(How to Keep Your Clients Loyal continued...)April 12th, 2012
Rammed Earth Wall by Tamsin Slater
People all over the world are trying to increase the efficiency with which their homes use energy, water, and other materials and at the same time reduce the building’s impact on human health and the environment. The most sustainable solutions seem to be the same ones our ancestors used 4,000 years ago. Natural building techniques and materials such as rammed earth are becoming more and more popular.
(Ancient Materials in Modern Sustainable Real Estate continued...)April 11th, 2012
There were about two dozen showings for this two-bedroom-plus-den corner suite situated in a brick mid-rise around the corner from popular restaurants, shops and subway at Yonge Street and St. Clair Avenue. With little turnover in the roughly six-year-old building, two contenders negotiated offers and the property was sold within days.
(Two Contenders For Large Yonge Street Condo continued...)April 10th, 2012
On a stretch of St. Clair Avenue West between Yonge Street and Avenue Road, this two-bedroom corner suite at Granite Place welcomed 25 potential buyers, from young professionals to downsizing homeowners.
(Older Toronto Condo Delivers Space Bonus continued...)April 5th, 2012
The sixth season of The Green Living Show, the biggest green consumer show in North America, is almost here. This three-day event dedicated to promoting sustainable lifestyles will be held from April 13th to 15th at the Direct Energy Centre. More than 424 exhibitors will visit Toronto and exhibit all the latest and most innovative green products and services that can enhance the standard of living in Canada and at the same time boost the green economy.
(The Green Living Show 2012 continued...)April 4th, 2012
For many, morning is their least favourite part of the day. Due to the everyday morning rush and chaos, many people seem to ignore how important the first meal of the day, breakfast, is. That, my friends, is wrong. Those of you who do wake up a bit earlier to enjoy a big, tasty, cooked breakfast or even visit a restaurant are doing it right. Toronto is not only home to many brilliant home cooks (like yourself, I am sure), but also a number of restaurants where you can enjoy a wide variety of amazingly delicious breakfasts. Do you want to know where to go? Read on.
(Best Breakfast in Toronto continued...)March 30th, 2012
Spring is officially here, and the wonderful events taking place in Toronto are proof. Torontonians, do you already have plans for the upcoming weekend? If you do, I sure hope they involve the Spring Cottage Life Show. Never been there before? Read on and find out why the show is a great place to go with your family or friends this weekend.
(The Spring Cottage Life Show 2012 continued...)
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