February 2nd, 2012
If you are following the trends, I am sure you must have noticed all the attention that has been paid to green and organic lifestyle in the past couple of years. Toronto, as a modern city, is keeping up with what is fashionable and therefore places offering organic goods are not rare in the city. Check out the best places to go if you want your life to be as organic as possible!
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January 30th, 2012
The Action:
619 Avenue Road
More than a dozen buyers booked appointments to view this one-bedroom corner suite in the Lonsdale high-rise in Forest Hill across from Upper Canada College.
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Forest Hill Condo Comes With a View of UCC continued...)
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January 30th, 2012
Elli’s advice column in the recently published Toronto Life Real Estate Magazine offers some great insight to those considering buying or selling a home in today’s market.
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January 27th, 2012
CTV News asked Elli Davis to join them in their studios to discuss a recent bidding war on one of her listings that resulted in 15 offers. In this clip Zuraidah Alman speaks with Elli and takes a look at how the momentum of last year’s housing market is continuing in early 2012.
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January 27th, 2012
2012 is here and, as usual, a new year means new trends and styles. Do you know what they are? As I am not attempting to write a book here, I am not going to talk about everything that is going to be fashionable in 2012. If you are planning to change the look of the interior of your house and you want to know what colours will be hot this year, this could be helpful for you. Listen to the experts; they might well help you make your home a chic and super stylish place.
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Interior Colour Trends of 2012 continued...)
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January 16th, 2012
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote an article about the best food markets in the world. Do not worry: I am still convinced it is absolutely worth trying and personally experiencing as many of them as possible. If you are travelling to enjoy food, what about finding the most intriguing restaurants of the world and paying a visit to those as well? Amazing food markets combined with unique restaurants will undoubtedly make your trips unforgettable.
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January 13th, 2012
Toronto International Boat Show Poster
Bright sun and the deep blue sea, open air and gentle waves, a summer breeze and the sand beneath your toes. These things are synonymous with a boating lifestyle, and for the 54th year in a row, the Toronto International Boat Show promises to bring you all this and more at the Direct Energy Centre.
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January 12th, 2012
39 Wells hill ave
Residential properties in the Casa Loma area rarely come on the market, so it was a good bet there’d be some interest in this three-storey home. But to ensure a quick sale, the home was listed with a price under $1-million.
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Casa Loma Area Home Goes $425,000 Over Asking continued...)
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January 12th, 2012
I recently heard a story of a woman who is certain that there are ghosts in her home. I found the story of interest and decided to compare the situation with the so-called haunted homes in Toronto. To my surprise, there are many. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, you might find some of the following places pretty exciting. Those who think ghosts exist may be reassured in their belief, and those who do not believe in their existence could find it entertaining at the least.
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January 11th, 2012
Toronto Cityscape by ilkerender
Another month, and in this case, another year, is over! What does this mean? Yes, it is time to summarize. Let me start with the Greater Toronto Area housing statistics, as reported by Greater Toronto Realtors. This past month has been quite successful, with 4,718 homes sold in the GTA through the Toronto MLS® system. In comparison, in December 2010, only 4,286 sales were recorded.
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Housing Market in the GTA – December continued...)
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January 9th, 2012
In early 2007, the Conference Board of Canada and Genworth Financial Canada released a joint study on the Toronto condominium market. The report concluded that the price of a resale condominium would increase an average of 4 per cent annually — from $239,816 in 2006 to $292,077 by 2011.
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Dynamics of the Toronto Condominium Boom continued...)
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January 4th, 2012
Toronto fans of historic buildings, this article is for you! Have you ever tried to find, and then personally view, some of the oldest buildings in our city? It could be fun. While Toronto sometimes seems like a super-modern city, old buildings are not so hard to find here. Even though their age is nowhere near that of the oldest buildings in the world, they are worth a visit.
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December 29th, 2011
Beaney Institute, Canterbury (1899)
by Wikimedia Commons
One does not always have to be an architect to look at a building and recognize what architectural style it is based on, especially one of the more common styles. However, many people only know a little about the many different archetectural styles and are too busy to study any of them in detail. That is why I want to introduce you to one of the most famous styles, the Tudor. Read on and impress everyone the next time you discuss houses.
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December 20th, 2011
The fall months seem to have been a greatly successful with regard to the housing market in the Greater Toronto Area. November did not disappoint. On the contrary, it was all about increases! Not only did the number of homes sold through the Toronto MLS® system go up by more than 10 per cent over the year, but also new listings and, once again, prices did not fall behind.
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Housing Market in the GTA – November continued...)
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December 19th, 2011
Condos are more popular than ever. As one of my previous articles mentioned, hundreds of condominium projects have been launched in Toronto over the last couple of years and every one of them undoubtedly contributes to the spirit of our city. How should we deal with the rising number of condos being built? What is there to know about condos in Toronto?
A graphic Vertical Toronto recently published in the Star provides answers to these questions. It tells you everything you could possibly want to know about Toronto condominiums.
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Sky-High Toronto: Condominium Facts continued...)
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December 12th, 2011
The aim of the vast majority of young adults is to become completely independent. One of the signs of independence is, without a doubt, owning a home. Prices are getting higher and higher, however, and purchasing a home can be a huge and sometimes difficult move. Not only do most people have insufficient funds to buy a home outright, but many do not even qualify for a loan.
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What Is Rent-to-Own? continued...)
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December 9th, 2011
Over the past 10 to 15 years, the average residential real estate sale transaction has gone from a relatively straightforward deal to a more sophisticated business transaction. The basic mechanics remain the same: list the property, find a buyer, and close the deal. However, other requirements have made the sales process more convoluted, including disclosure statements, home inspections, environmental issues, and the Internet.
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How to Choose a Realtor continued...)
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December 6th, 2011
360 Bloor St. East #801
This approximately 1,518square-foot suite offers a south view and a central location at Bloor and Mt. Pleasant. The building is close to the subway, shopping, dining and entertainment, says listing agent Elli Davis.
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December 5th, 2011
While all the diverse food markets are fascinating, there are hundreds of markets of other kinds that are well worth a visit, too. Which are the best to experience at this time of year? Just think about it: as unbelievable as it sounds, Christmas is here in less than a month. Why not prepare for the happiest and most anticipated time of the year by visiting one of the world’s best Christmas markets?
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November 29th, 2011
RLP Shelter Gala
The 5th Annual Royal LePage Shelter Foundation Fundraising Gala was held at the Sheraton Centre Hotel in Toronto.
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