October 31st, 2011
Steam Powered Patriotism
by Kenny Louie
The Canadian housing market seems to be pretty strong at the moment, and now we have the chance to see sales reports with updated results. The Royal LePage House Price survey for the third quarter of 2011 was probably the most exciting reading I have done in the past couple of days. Here is a break down of how home prices in the country have changed since the weakest period of the third quarter of 2010…
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Royal LePage Survey: Home Prices Up continued...)
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October 27th, 2011
The thought of retirement brings out mixed emotions in most of us. Many people are relieved that they will finally have time to themselves, but on the other hand, leaving work and friends is hard. Your retirement, therefore, should be spent in the best place possible. Do we Canadians even leave our homes when we retire? If so, what are the best destinations?
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Where Canadians Retire continued...)
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October 26th, 2011
African Kids by Khym54
This is the last article from Toronto charities series, but it does not make this kind of charity less important than the ones that have already been covered. It is essential for us, citizens of a country that is relatively well off, to offer a helping hand to those who were not born in such an amazing place and who, no matter how they try, cannot much improve their current situation.
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Toronto Charities: Help People Suffering Abroad continued...)
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October 21st, 2011
While supporting the environment and culture in Toronto is a great thing to do and much appreciated, one cannot forget about helping fellow citizens in need either. Take a look at some Toronto charities trying to solve the difficult situations of many people living in this city and participate!
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Social Charities in Toronto continued...)
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October 20th, 2011
As boomers start retiring, Canada’s frenetic real estate market is likely to cool. Selling early could be a smart move
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When to Exit a Red-Hot Housing Market continued...)
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October 20th, 2011
Blue And Pink Piggy Banks by Ken Teegardin
The very first thing you have to realize about the difference between residential and commercial financing is that commercial real estate can be represented by more than just shops, warehouses and machine shops. The margin between residential and commercial real estate can be quite blurry. Peter Kinch offers an interesting comparison.
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Residential Vs. Commercial Financing – The Difference continued...)
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October 19th, 2011
Drawing by Peter Lindberg
In one of my latest articles, I gave you a little insight into Toronto‘s environmental charities. The environment is not the only aspect of life we care about here, however. This city has a wonderful, vibrant cultural life, a large part of which are arts and culture related charities. Take a look at some of them, they might interest those who want to support culture in Toronto.
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Cultural Charities in Toronto continued...)
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October 13th, 2011
9 High Point Road
In comparison with the most expensive houses in the world, Toronto seems like quite an affordable place to live. There are no houses worth hundreds of millions of dollars here, but it is easy to find a handful of fairly highly priced homes. Check out these homes with the highest price points listed in the MLS system!
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Toronto’s Most Expensive Homes continued...)
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October 12th, 2011
This past month was amazing, and this is not only because of plenty of fantastic events that took place in Toronto. Looking at the freshly released housing report from September 2011, one can be nothing but satisfactory news. Exactly 7,658 homes were sold through the MLS system in the Greater Toronto Area — up 25 per cent from the 6,138 transactions recorded in September of 2010.
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Housing Market in the GTA – September continued...)
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October 12th, 2011
Are you thinking about a cool way to spend an autumn afternoon in Toronto but you think you have seen everything? Perhaps you are a visitor who wants to experience something special. Visit some of the unique Toronto museums! We have hundreds of museums here, but I advise you to pay attention to the less typical ones.
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October 8th, 2011
Giving back to the community is one of the nicest things one can do. Networks for helping those in need are fabulously well developed and widespread in Toronto. There are hundreds of charities in our city devoted to various causes. To learn a bit more about them, check out the very useful guide to charities, charity-related events, charity jobs, and volunteering in Toronto on the Toronto Charities website.
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Environmental Charities in Toronto continued...)
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October 6th, 2011
Toronto is a city full of art. We have an amazing number of theatres, galleries, and museums. Sometimes, especially if the weather is nice, one would like to enjoy art without being closed in a dark building, however. This is easy enough; just attend some of the open-air art exhibitions in Toronto!
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October 5th, 2011
Every new condominium development project is altering Toronto’s look and dynamics a little. Thousands of new condos have been built in the city over the last couple of years, and this activity does not seem to be on the decline. On the contrary, there are more and more condos being built. More than 40 condo projects are supposed to be launched in Toronto this fall alone, and hundreds are already being built. Discover a few of the most interesting ones.
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Condo Projects in Toronto continued...)
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October 1st, 2011
Power Station by Foto43
Have you ever heard people complain about how cities are dangerous and will damage your health? During the 2008 Summer Olympics, China had to take drastic measures to purify its urban air. Not only were residents discouraged from driving and factories shut down during this event, there were also air blowers and aircraft working to disperse the smog cover that normally surrounds Beijing. Despite all the efforts, athletes still complained that they had difficulties breathing and could not perform at their best due to the heavily polluted air.
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Breathe the World’s Best Air continued...)
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