Two years ago I initiated a fundraiser for Equinox Holistic Alternative School, whereby I committed to contributing $1000 from every sale I complete with a member of that community. The same applies to new clients referred from members of the community. Last school year that generated...
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Real Estate Tag
This great one-bedroom condo flat is located in The Annex, an area famous for its tree-lined streets and grand old mansions. Many were built in the unique 'Annex style' (a mix of Richardson Romanesque and Queen Anne Style), a fact not lost on the developers of Lennox...
Read MoreThis three bedroom home is perfect for a first-time buyer. Located just off the Danforth between Main St and Victoria Park Ave, it has been steadily improved over the last few years. The home now features a new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, new hardwood on...
Read MoreLast summer I had 510-1 Cole St on the market. That was a bit of a slow time for condos, so the owner leased it for the winter. It is now back on the market! After selling two condos last month (not bad for February!) -...
Read MoreThe Spire condo at the corner of Church and Adelaide is a fantastic place. Rich with amenities, it retains an air of modesty (dare I say class) that is sometimes lacking in downtown Toronto condominiums. In a town thick with condo towers, The Spire managed...
Read MoreProfessional real estate services are a 'service' like any other: the commission you pay to the service provider is subject to HST. This may seem obvious to some people, but I have been surprised a couple of times over the years to find that some...
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05
Feb
January 2013 Market Review
The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) has released the numbers for January, 2013. As is so often the case in Toronto, a decline in the number of sales (volume, down about 1%) coincided with an increase in the value of sales (price, up 4.3%). Of course,...
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16
Jan
2012 – My Year in Review
As I have written before, real estate is a funny business. In this case, I mean that there is a constant need to prove success (thus competence, to clients and prospects), and a concurrent resentment among the public for Realtors who show the trappings of...
Read MoreWith the month of December being chock-a-block with seasonal activities (including a couple of birthdays in my family), I neglected to post about November market activity, so I'm combining November and December. :) November November was not a super-busy month. Sales activity (volume) added up to 5,793 units...
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03
Dec
East York bungalow – SOLD!!
[gallery ids="2396"] This fantastic two bedroom bungalow was gutted to the studs by the current owners and rebuilt with style! Cool modern finishes reflect a thorough planning process and careful execution. The home features a newer, open-concept kitchen, hardwood floors, 2 modern bathrooms, a fully finished...
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