Amy Youngren's Blog

Where oh where to watch the Playoffs?

Amy Youngren (EXIT Realty Advisors) — Tue, 31 May 2011 23:06:12 -0700

So our beloved Maple Leafs haven't made it to the Stanley Cup Playoffs since 2004 and obviously no one's holding their breath since ‘67 when we last won the Cup. But here we are, just a day away from the Playoffs and I ponder if I am among true Torontonians that pride themselves first on being Canadian and second on being Leaf fans? After all, being Canadian means an obsession with hockey regardless of the colour of the jersey, right? And since we have a Canadian team going to the Stanley Cup finals, let's wear our red and white sweaters proud! (Although Leaf and Canuck colours are actually pretty much the same...)

Accompanying Canadian passion for our ice sport comes all the great things that go along with it: beer, wings, nachos, nights out, cheering so loud you don't have a voice the next day, flags on our vehicles, team apparel wherever we watch the game. I'm actually planning a girl's night next week and have been pondering "where are the hottest places in Toronto right now to watch the game?"

Well, thanks to Toronto Life Magazine, narrowing down my girl's night destination for Game 3 just got a little easier. In case you and your friends want to be in the heart of the action too, here are their top three suggested sports venues in the GTA (that actually happen to be sans the gross bar food and watered down drinks). First, check out The Suburban Stadium in Vaughn. Close your eyes and go back in time to when you were a kid. Now visualize Chuck E. Cheese only don't hold that thought for long because now picture it loaded with non-Disney games, TV-loaded walls and pub food on steroids - does Playoff hockey get any better than that? Well, if that's not your thing then aim for Interactive Fun House on John Street downtown where TV screens cover every square inch of available wall space. Couple that with ten-pin bowling (if you're up for it) and that sort of Southern deep-fried food. Lastly, there's The Hockey Haven on York Street with a Times Square-sized high def screen above the bar. Who wouldn't want to watch Playoff hockey on that monster?

Go Canucks!

Location, location, location

Amy Youngren (EXIT Realty Advisors) — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:28:33 -0700

We all know how the saying goes...location, location, location!" Or the other one we hear over and over again "location is everything!" And apparently that's accurate because BMO released a survey today stating that Canadians looking for properties are set on location - and price of course - and not as much concerned about resale value. (Insert Amy's two cents here: mind you, if you buy in the perfect location, you'll have great resale value regardless - right?) The survey as cited by PropertyWire.ca indicates that "the majority of Canadians planning to buy a home in the next two years value the price and location of the property (92% and 91% respectively) over resale value (60%)." If you're part of the group that will be buying in the next two years, let me help you with not just location but all three critical factors in the purchasing process - price, location AND resale value. Whether your next home might be a condo, townhouse, semi or detached home, I have the resources you need to make your best real estate decisions. No matter where you are located in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), I look forward to serving you! www.amyyoungren.com

Mortgage Solutions for the GTA

Amy Youngren (EXIT Realty Advisors) — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:54:17 -0700

Did you know...that 73% of Canadians who have chosen fixed 5-year mortgage terms break them at some point in the term? This is an important piece of information to factor in to your decision when considering a fixed or a variable interest rate. Should you find yourself in this category, there's a good chance you will end up paying significantly more for your residential mortgage over the life of the 5-year term. You will end up paying more for two reasons...click here to find out why www.gtamortgagesolutions.wordpress.com or call Mortgage Consultant Dave Imler directly at 905-999-8138. Your mortgage solutions are just a click or call away.

Bloor West Home Sells in 24 Hours

Amy Youngren (EXIT Realty Advisors) — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 21:42:43 -0700

3989 Bloor Street West in Central Etobicoke (West Toronto) was listed and sold this week in less than 24 hours! Take a peek at the original bungalow beauty that had agents jumping through hoops to show to their clients: CLICK HERE! The lucky buyer(s) will have the opportunity to move right in, renovate or build new on this fabulous Bloor West lot. The spring market is hopping in the Greater Toronto Area which was evident by the round of multiple offers on this high demand property! Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) President, Bill Johnston said that "strong home sales report throughout the first quarter of 2011 have been based on a solid affordability picture and improving economic conditions in the GTA..." Home selling prices are up this month over the same time last year (according to TREB reports) so it's a great time to list your home for sale. For your GTA one-stop real estate resource, contact me today. Your home might be the next to sell in 24 hours!

This Weekend in Toronto!

Amy Youngren (EXIT Realty Advisors) — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 18:42:27 -0700

Spring is in the air - finally! Are you looking to get out of the house and find something to do this weekend in Toronto? Maybe forget about those dirty windows that have gotten progressively more streaked as winter dragged on or the pending yardwork to be done because the weather's getting nicer. Let those things wait another weekend! Life is incredibly busy, so I'm having a hard time imaginging that you might actually be sitting around on a Friday evening without plans yet. But on the off chance that you just might be enticed into doing something other than chores and errands and all that "fun stuff", check out what's happening this weekend in our great city - Toronto!

The GTA's one-stop real estate resource

Amy Youngren (EXIT Realty Advisors) — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:09:34 -0700

Hello fellow Torontonians! Welcome to the GTA's one-stop real estate resource!

I'm sure we can all agree that home ownership is one of the most important investments you will make in your lifetime! So it's vital that you have one place where you can turn for relevant, current and future information about buying, selling or investing in real estate in the Greater Toronto Area.

With over a decade of experience as both a REALTOR and corporate real estate industry leader, I have the knowledge and resources you need to make the most informative buying, selling or investment decisions.

This blog - GTA Real Estate Blog - is about you and is for you. It's about serving you, your family and your friends. Real estate purchases are life-changing and you need a one-stop contact you can trust to guide you through the process from beginning to end.

I look forward to working hard to serve you now or in the future as the GTA's one-stop real estate resource.