housing: 18 Bedrooms ??? - 02/04/08 07:31 AM
Unbelievable !! Turning a typical residential home into a rooming house and getting away with it for so long. I'm sure it is much more common than we know, and we can't really generalize about certain neighborhoods as this problem has been seen in the 905 area as well.
Read the full … (0 comments)
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housing: Brampton Housing - 10/06/07 06:56 PM
A recent article in the Brampton Guardian (October 5/07) indicates that Brampton housing starts show a 32 per cent increase. This is in comparison to Peel Region as a whole and all areas across the GTA where figures are down 20 per cent.
These statistics represent the first part of 2007, compared … (0 comments)
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housing: Buying your first home ? - 09/09/07 03:23 PM
I happened upon this archived article in the Toronto Star while browsing the headlines. It contains a good list of questions & answers for buyers venturing into their first home purchase, and should help to alleviate some of the stress. It will even serve as a good reminder for all buyers.http://www.thestar.com/living/article/205011 … (0 comments)
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housing: U.S. Housing Woes - 09/09/07 03:20 PM
For the better part of 2007 we have heard tales of the downward spiral in U.S. housing markets. It is good to know that those of us north of the border will not feel the same pinch. This latest news article in today's Toronto Star (September 9/07) provides a good overview.http://www.thestar.com/living/article/253605 … (0 comments)
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housing: Habitat Brampton will restore Historic Elliott House - 07/09/07 07:47 AM
Habitat for Humanity usually builds from the ground up, but this time the Brampton group will move, renovate and restore a 140 year old home - turning it into a semi-detached dwelling for two families in need. What an exciting project it will be.http://www.bramptonguardian.com/brampton/lifestyle/article/28989"Construction of homes from scratch is the usual … (2 comments)
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housing: A Homeowner's Nightmare - 06/17/07 08:20 AM
The purchase of a new home (or any home for that matter) should be an exciting time in a young family's life, but this Brampton couple has been through hell aparently. http://www.thestar.com/living/article/225230They have been battling with Tarion (the private corporation that regulates Ontario builders and provides warranties on new houses and … (0 comments)
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housing: Brampton Condos - 05/13/07 08:40 AM
Is Brampton running out of space or did someone just decide to go vertical ?? There are now some high-rise condos under construction which, in my opinion, just don't fit in with the landscape. I have a cousin who flys a small airplane and he tells us that Brampton is one … (0 comments)
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housing: Be Truthful when Selling your Home - 05/13/07 08:33 AM
While staging can divert the eye from minor flaws (a little crack in the wall, a small room or scratched hardwood), homeowners must be upfront about the serious issues and the "mechanics" of the house.As seen in this article, the non-functioning hot tub actually got some people into hot water in the … (3 comments)
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housing: When an Icon gets a Facelift - 05/13/07 08:19 AM
Hot summer days in Toronto ... where do you go? To Wasaga Beach of course. Just an hour (or 3 - depending on the traffic !) north of us lies the longest freshwater beach in the world. We spent many days there as kids with our parents, picnic baskets and plastic … (2 comments)
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housing: Protect Your Investment - 05/11/07 09:27 AM
Your home is typically one of the largest assets you will ever possess. With cottage season and long awaited road trips in the forecast, be sure that you protect your property and piece of mind while you're away. Or if you plan to move over the summer months, you might want … (0 comments)
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housing: Location Location Location - 05/06/07 07:07 AM
This just blows me away ... I grew up very close to this neighborhood, passing through often to get to the subway station, doctors office etc. Row upon row of miniature bungalows that always reminded me of doll houses. No doubt this two bedroom will be bulldozed to make way for … (9 comments)
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housing: A Sunday Morning Read ... - 04/29/07 08:09 AM
Pour yourself a cup of coffee, and settle in to read a few good articles from The Toronto Star (April 29/07).
The $400,000 reno - http://www.thestar.com/Athome/article/207319 Yes that's right, it says RENO !
Here we grow again. Corktown, a historic part of Toronto (adjacent to the Distillery District) is scheduled for restoration and redevelopment - http://www.thestar.com/Athome/article/206803
Cut down … (0 comments)
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housing: $139,000 = 300 square feet - 04/22/07 07:35 AM
This Toronto Star article by Christian Cotroneo (April 17/07) gives us a glimpse into one of the smallest homes around. "Toronto contractor Arthur Weeden built the house in 1912, essentially taking shrewd advantage of the city forgetting to turn the space into a proper driveway. He and his wife lived there … (3 comments)
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housing: What does $585,000 look like ... ? - 04/22/07 07:22 AM
Location * Location * Location High Park is a beautiful old part of Toronto West, but this is not exactly what I would imagine a home to look like in that price range. Only 1900 square feet, it sold for $46,000 over the asking price in just 10 days.http://www.thestar.com/Athome/article/202960There are other homes … (2 comments)
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housing: Can you imagine this ? - 04/22/07 07:13 AM
The high-tech "Microsoft Home" in Redmond, Washington claims:"Tomorrow's homes will be "smart homes" -- computer-controlled dwellings complemented by Internet-linked appliances, voice recognition technology and high-speed wireless connectivity to help multiple devices chat with one another."This prototype home was designed to demonstrate what homelife might be like in about 10 years. An interesting … (0 comments)
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housing: Global Warming - 04/18/07 02:26 PM
Here is a link to an article on "homemakers.com" entitled "10 ways to save money - and the environment" by Carlye Malchuk.http://www.homemakers.com/homemakers/client/en/Home/DetailNews.asp?idNews=237606With the issue of global warming high on everyone's agenda, this article offers money saving tips on ways to reduce energy consumption in and around the home.A very timely piece … (1 comments)
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housing: Newsprint ! - 04/16/07 07:58 AM
I much prefer reading the newspaper online because the ink stays on the screen and my Blue Box stays empty ! So here are a few clippings from my weekend reading ... and I didn't even have to use the scissors.
"Garden room fad sprouting new roots" - http://www.thestar.com/Athome/article/202202
"Website helps avoid shoddy contractors" … (1 comments)
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housing: Moving Checklist - 04/16/07 07:44 AM
Here's another handy list from HGTV.ca (http://www.hgtv.ca/realestate/re_tools_check_moving.aspx). This would be a terrific handout for clients.
I'm curious to know if any stagers include a packing service along with the decluttering process or do you simply instruct the homeowner on which items can be put away before you return to stage the rooms.
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housing: Open House Checklist - 04/16/07 06:45 AM
If you go to the HGTV.ca website (http://www.hgtv.ca/realestate/re_tools_check_openhouse.aspx) you can download a handy "Open House Checklist" in pdf format.
In this section you'll also find other useful tools like a "Mortgage Calculator", "Real Estate Glossary" and a "Home Buying Worksheet".
I should note that all of this information is sponsored by Coldwell … (10 comments)
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housing: Credit Report & Rating (for Canadians) - 04/15/07 03:33 PM
Before buying a home, it's a good idea to check your credit report and rating. Did you know that you can get a summary of your credit history mailed to you, free of charge? Equifax Canada - www.equifax.ca (1-800-465-7166) TransUnion Canada - www.tuc.ca (1-866-525-0262) Northern Credit Bureaus Inc. - www.creditbureau.caIf you have difficulty … (0 comments)
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housing: National Home Show - Toronto - 04/13/07 08:01 AM
Don't forget the National Home Show starts today (April 13) in Toronto. It takes place at the Direct Energy Centre at Exhibition Place through to April 22.
Here's a link to the Show site for ticket information -
http://www.nationalhomeshow.com/ME2/Sites/Default.asp?SiteID=80EA9EABB89F4FAFA51E00279F3D0AC4
There was also a good article in the Toronto Star today, about the … (1 comments)
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housing: ReMax Housing Market Outlook 2007 - Canada - 04/12/07 06:54 PM
I stumbled upon this document quite by accident while searching for something totally unrelated on the Internet ... funny how that works.It is a Canada wide market outlook for 2007, which I thought would be of interest to my fellow stagers. I do apologize if it has already been posted somewhere … (0 comments)
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housing: Brampton Homes - 04/11/07 07:54 AM
Based on a QUICK review of the local advertised listings in my city, the AVERAGE selling price for homes is currently:
Condo Apartments - range from $120,000 to $200,000
Condo Townhomes - range from $150,000 to $230,000
Freehold Townhomes - range from $200,000 to $252,000
Semi-Detached - range from $240,000 to $300,000
Detached - range from … (1 comments)
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housing: Million Dollar Homes - 04/09/07 05:32 PM
This article from today's Toronto Star (April 9/07) reports that more Toronto neighborhoods now have homes selling for $1 million."Homes in some Toronto neighbourhoods are going for more than $1 million for the very first time, according to Royal LePage Real Estate Services."The article further states that:"Ironically, the reason these neighbourhoods … (4 comments)
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housing: "U.S. Housing Market Slump ..." - 04/09/07 05:26 PM
Of interest, perhaps ...http://www.thestar.com/Athome/article/199726Toronto Star, April 9/07 ~~~By contrast, a first quarter report released by Royal LePage indicates that Canada's housing marketing is off to a strong start.(For more information, see my other entry re "Million Dollar Homes")~~~Right in the middle of this posting, I was interrupted by the telephone, the dog … (1 comments)
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housing: Housing Trends - 04/04/07 06:24 AM
Here's another good article from The Toronto Star, Homes section that talks about the shift from size to style and finishes.
It predicts that the "supersized" house trend will likely be over within the next decade. Hurray ! We never did like those MONSTER homes that popped up along an old street filled … (1 comments)
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housing: What "Boomers" Want - 04/03/07 08:43 AM
Today's Toronto Star includes this article on what aging "Boomers" are looking for in a home. With so many people "downsizing" these days, it is really important to note their needs and be aware of the challenges they face in finding the right type of home.
http://www.thestar.com/Athome/article/197176
To demonstrate the power of this demographic, … (4 comments)
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housing: Depth Perception in Aging Eyes - 03/09/07 02:22 PM
Have you ever heard of the "ginger-ale effect"? Perhaps some of you have already experienced it.
This condition occurs because of a gradual yellowing of the lens of the eye. It starts, on average, around the age of 65 but not everyone is affected in the same way. Do not confuse the … (1 comments)
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housing: Home Staging Tips - 03/07/07 02:57 PM
• De-clutter each room• De-personalize and keep those personal items out of site• Focus on the positive selling features of each room• Create a focal point in the living, dining and family rooms• Create a serene atmosphere in bedrooms and bathrooms• Neutralize the décor to appeal to more buyers• Edit and remove unnecessary furniture and accessories• Remove fridge … (1 comments)
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housing: Get Your Asking Price ... or More - 03/07/07 02:55 PM
If you are thinking about putting your house on the market now and hope to sell, move and get settled as quickly as possible - home owners take note. The average buyer has little imagination when it comes to projecting themselves into a resale home. Even though you spent countless hours … (0 comments)
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