toronto: Painting - Save Time & Money With Designer Paints? YES! - 08/22/08 03:24 PM
As you likely remember I prepared my house for sale. There were numerous upgrades we put in but the one job we did is the most time consuming as well as providing the most $ROI.
We painted the entire house...well I painted the entire house. Since we were selling I went … (12 comments)
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toronto: SIF Roundtables...how about spilling the beans with those who participated in the first round? - 08/20/08 11:21 AM
I've been asked by participants from the first RT we held in Ontario and have come to wonder myself as well what has been done with the information we provided from the first round table?
It's nice to see Shell has gotten the ball rolling again to keep the initiative going … (8 comments)
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toronto: Commercial Market Strong In July 2008 In Toronto - 08/18/08 02:34 PM
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toronto: The Importance of Lighting - Know Your Math Formula For Perfect Lighting In Every Room - 08/15/08 02:55 PM
Everyone is aware when they walk in to a room with the perfect lighting scheme. A room with a well planned out lighting scheme just feels right; it feels welcoming, relaxing and yes even sophisticated.
How do you feel in your home? Do you walk in to your rooms and feel as though you've just entered … (66 comments)
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toronto: Power (of Sale) Struggle - 08/09/08 10:21 AM
On this fine morning I thought I would address some misconceptions that exist with power of sale properties. Now I am aware that most Active Rain members are in the US and that there are differences in the legal procedures between there and here in Canada, particularly Ontario.
What does "power … (0 comments)
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toronto: August... arguably the best month! Ever! - 08/07/08 07:50 AM
What is it about August that gets you excited? Is it the perfect beach weather, or the intoxicating smell of BBQ wafting through the air?
For me it's a combination of both, and so much more. Motorcycle trips, the start of the European soccer season and of course, the 15th annual … (3 comments)
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toronto: What's your house worth? - 08/05/08 01:23 PM
One of the services I offer to my Sellers and Buyers (when purchasing) is evaluating market value of the property. How do you do that? I'm going to showcase how I evaluate properties when listing them for sale and hopefully this will help you when you're ready to sell your house!
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toronto: Toronto - A World Class City - 08/02/08 04:29 PM
My Toronto...
Toronto offers a full range of investment opportunities.Toronto's Healthcare and Education standards are ranked among the highest in the World.Toronto has world class medical institutions and research facilities and an extensive medical community.Toronto is committed to the development of arts and culture.
Toronto is admired for … (8 comments)
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toronto: The Stager - HGTV program - 07/31/08 12:50 PM
I hope nobody thinks that the program on HGTV called "The Stagers" is based in reality!! As a stager and owner of HG Staging and reDesign, I have yet to come accross a client who just gives me carte blanche to do with as I please. Everybody wants to know how much it is … (2 comments)
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toronto: REALTORS Like to Party...too!!! - 07/28/08 01:53 PM
Not that I'm complaining, but I'm constantly amazed by the number of people who stop me in the street at any time in the day or night and assume that "How's the real estate market?" is another way of saying, "How are you?" or "Wassup?"
I'm a Realtor, yet for many … (8 comments)
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toronto: Before you buy - 07/26/08 09:27 AM
I recommend having a look at the CMHC website !
http://www.cmhc.ca/en/co/buho/index.cfm
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toronto: Toronto - Day or Night, always something going on ... - 07/20/08 12:15 AM
There's only about 1 month left, before we start preparing for school again.Summer is short ... enjoy it.Here are some of the most popular local attractions
Air Canada CentreAir Canada Centre is a state-of-the-art arena that is home to the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association and the Toronto Maple … (7 comments)
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toronto: Toronto North York Condos Deal: 1 Bedroom on Harrison Garden $209,000. - 07/15/08 02:56 PM
Toronto North York Condos Deal: 1 Bedroom on Harrison Garden $209,000.
I just did my usual check on the Toronto MLS to see what new listings are available and I found a 1 bedroom Condo apartment with parking in Toronto's North York on Harrison Garden Blvd. Priced at $209,000 it is the lowest priced … (0 comments)
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toronto: My Train leaves at 5:30am to meet Joe Niego! - 07/08/08 09:27 PM
I am soooo excited . . . my train leaves at 5:30am and after a 3 hour journey I will be attending my first Training Camp in Toronto. with renowned Realtor® and presenter Joe Niego for the Buffini & Company !!
In a single action-packed day, Joe will take us deeper into the … (19 comments)
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toronto: A ghost owns my laneway: York County Sheriff Frederick Wm. Jarvis, Harbord Village land speculator 1818-1887 - 07/01/08 10:09 PM
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toronto: Bizonia Online Marketing that pays you for referrals - Ontario, Canada only - 06/09/08 03:23 PM
Bizonia evolves online business marketing power and pay you each time you refer someone. Check out the demo video at:http://imr.bizonia.com/r/9d8545e
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toronto: Bizonia Online Marketing that pays you for referal - Ontario, Canada only - 06/09/08 03:23 PM
Bizonia evolves online business marketing power and pay you each time you refer someone. Check out the demo video at:http://imr.bizonia.com/r/9d8545e
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toronto: TORONTO - Calendar of Events for June - 06/08/08 12:02 PM
Father's Day at Fort YorkSaturday & Sunday, June 14 & 15, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Special activities for Dad and the whole family with food vendors and a beer garden. Free admission.
Poetry in the Park - High ParkSunday, June 15 at 2 p.m.Celebrate the arrival of spring with music, stories … (0 comments)
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toronto: Looking for Canadian Snowbird Buyers? - 06/05/08 03:13 PM
This is my very first entry in a Blog. At a recent convention, Realtor Quest, here in Toronto, the largest seminars were those on Blogging given by Dustin Luther, so I thought I would give it a shot.
I don't quite understand where my fellow realtors find the time in their … (7 comments)
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toronto: A VERY SHORT HISTORY OF TORONTO - 05/28/08 08:07 PM
Humans began to occupy the Toronto region shortly after the last ice age. Many thousands of years later, in the 17th century, these indigenous peoples opened trade with the French, who subsequently established trading posts in Toronto in the 18th century. Toronto passed to British control in 1763, and the creation … (0 comments)
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toronto: Toronto Sport Teams and Investing in Toronto - 05/22/08 05:34 PM
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My views on investing in Toronto
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This is a Rest and Recreation Sports and Investing benefit for you. If you have an interest in Sport Teams, my links can provide … (0 comments)
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toronto: HILLCREST VILLAGE - SPRING FEVER - 05/19/08 03:47 PM
Don't miss the SPRING FEVER on St. Clair; starting May 22 to June 1, 2008.
Experience the diversity of food and flavours on St. Clair, from Bathurst to Lansdowne.Enjoy a full 3 course dinner, at some of the 18 restaurants participating, for just $20 to $25 per person (plus tax and … (2 comments)
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toronto: 374 Mulligan Road , Ancaster Area, Ontario, Real Estate $585,000 - 05/17/08 12:43 PM
THIS HOME IS A COUNTRY HAVEN JUST MINUTES FROM ANCASTER, NESTLED ON OVER AN ACRE OF LAND. THE HOME FEATURES A LARGE WRAP AROUND FRONT PORCH, A GOURMET KITCHEN WITH SOLID OAK CABINETS AND HARDWOOD FLOORS WITH PATIO DOORS TO A BI-LEVEL DECK. RELAX WITH THE BIG SCREEN TV … (0 comments)
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toronto: Repeat Buyers Lift Toronto Real Estate Market to Record Heights in 2007 - 05/15/08 02:01 PM
Earlier this week Realosophy.com released their first Quarterly Move Smartly Housing Report to subscribers.
The Realosophy team is obsessed with analyzing Toronto real estate data and we love looking for micro trends within this data. In the same way Calgary's real estate market is different from Toronto's, we believe that … (0 comments)
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toronto: Why I love living in Toronto! - 05/13/08 01:14 PM
I moved to Toronto, Ontario 12 years ago and have loved every minute of it!
Well, except for the Snow Storm of 1999 when the mayor of Toronto called in the Armed Forces to cope with the unprecedented snow fall! And as the TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) shut down operation, I … (8 comments)
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toronto: April Resales Activity "Moderate" - 05/12/08 04:21 PM
Resales activity for April '08 was described as "moderate" by the Toronto Real Estate Board in its latest market report, but looking at the numbers, we see:
number of transactions down 7% from April '07 overall
in Toronto, the number of transactions was down 10%
outside Toronto, the number of transactions … (0 comments)
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toronto: Time for yourself and family during these busy months - 04/27/08 10:46 AM
All around us there are people who are ill. One of our neighbours has recently redeveloped cancer and this has been an eye opener for me. Both my parents have also recently had cancer treatments and I guess the lesson for all of us is to enjoy the great things we … (6 comments)
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toronto: April Resales: Hint At Decline - 04/22/08 11:49 AM
Mid-month figures have been released and the numbers point to another consecutive month decline in the Greater Toronto Area -- and this time, the weather can't be blamed. First, the bad news:
Overall, the GTA saw a 5% decline over the same period in April 2007.The 416 (Toronto) saw an 11% decline … (0 comments)
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toronto: GTA Resales in March Down Sharply - 04/06/08 09:18 AM
Well, the numbers are in and at first glance, it looks gloomy. The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) reports that resale activity is down 22% (versus March 2007) in the GTA: -27% in Toronto, -18% in the surrounding "905".
But let's frame this in the right context. Bad weather (resulting in inventory … (1 comments)
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toronto: Why Should a Home be Staged? - 04/03/08 02:27 PM
A good first impression is critical, and a house (like any individual) has only one chance to make that important first impression. It takes less than 60 seconds for a potential buyer to decide whether or not they like a home. Sometimes, they won't even get out of the car. Curb … (4 comments)
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toronto: $1 Bus Ride to NYC or Toronto from Buffalo - 03/28/08 10:49 AM
Yes you read the title correctly. A new service provider is providing bus service between Buffalo and New York City and Buffalo and Toronto starting in May. MegaBus will not have a ticket counter here, so you'll have to book your tickets online or by phone. The toll-free number is 1-877-GO2-MEGA.
Read … (2 comments)
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toronto: Scents makes sense. - 03/24/08 05:24 PM
Scent monitoring isn't exactly new but it is rapidly becoming a way of attempting to attract buyers. When a buyer walks into a house before they actually see anything in that house, they are making impressions by way of smell. Whether it's conscious or subconscious.
You should be aware of the way your … (0 comments)
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toronto: Hello from Banks & Taylor - New Kids on the Active Rain Block - 03/18/08 03:04 PM
Hi everyone,
This my first post. I'm one half of Banks & Taylor, a Toronto-based home staging and redesign business.
We just launched yesterday, so we're truly new kids on the block. Keen. Excited. Nervous. Three words that accurately describe how I and my business partner, Alice Taylor are feeling at the moment.
Lots … (4 comments)
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toronto: Power of Sale. - 03/16/08 01:53 PM
Up here in Ontario, some people seem to think that a power of sale is a good deal or should I say they think they can attain a good deal through a power of sale. Well how many times do sales people have to explain that the bank or mortgage company … (0 comments)
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toronto: Toronto Buyers Agent Suggests Stagers HIDE & TRICK - my response - 03/12/08 09:09 AM
As a decorator who offers staging I have to comment on Fraser Beach's blog post 'Calling Their Fluff':
I've been to view houses where it was the Listing Agent who put on the Jazz and put cookies in the oven.
I don't do any of that. Tricks, as you call them, are not something … (21 comments)
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toronto: Tech-Savvy or old Fashion Agent? - 02/16/08 12:44 PM
I do 90% of my business with my computer. Why wouldn't someone choose an agent that can harness the power of Internet and the power of technology to provide you with instant messaging for you to view at your convenience. Imagine, the time it saves you and the sale agent. Also … (1 comments)
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toronto: Stage it First! Toronto Home Sellers ~ Are you staging your home to sell?? - 02/08/08 03:57 PM
As the word spreads about Home Staging, more and more people are choosing to have their homes staged by Professional Home Stagers before putting them on the market. Is this something you have thought about? If not, why? Did your Realtor advise you about staging your home before listing it?
Some savvy Real … (0 comments)
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toronto: 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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toronto: Buyers, are you still sitting on that fence? - 02/03/08 12:57 PM
Are you still trying to decide whether it's the right time to buy, or just stay put and wait till you think it's a good time? Well read on; a typical renter household accumulated $42,000 in net worth over approximately 20 years, while a typical homeowner household had accumulated $167,000 over the same … (1 comments)
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toronto: Buying a Condominium---Some helpful directions - 02/03/08 10:23 AM
The property that I will use as an example is for sale for $159,900. On the listing it tells us that the property taxes are $1,393.50 per year. The monthly condo fees are $460.00 and included water/heat/hydro/central air conditioning/building insurance/parking(1 spot) and common elements. This unit also has ensuite laundry. It has 2 … (0 comments)
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toronto: 25% down and thinking of buying a condominium---Some helpful direction. - 02/03/08 10:07 AM
The fact that you have 25% down will be more important for the bank when they consider what type of mortgage products they will offer you. I have given you calculations based on a purchase of $150,000 less your deposit of $40,000 which leaves a mortgage of $110,000.00 and using one … (0 comments)
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toronto: Maple in Vaughan Ontario - 02/02/08 02:46 PM
I was given the task of providing some information on the Maple community. I can go on and on about this wonderful area in Vaughan, but instead let me direct you to a website that has dedicated itself to this beautiful community. You will find this information helpful.
The website is … (0 comments)
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toronto: Does higher resale price=home renovations? - 02/02/08 02:37 PM
Are you thinking of selling your home in 2008, well if you are it's probably time to start thinking about how to make your home stand out from the rest.
Beware, the average home owner is not going to recoup their home improvement costs like they have in the past years. This … (2 comments)
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toronto: Attn Canadian/big city realtors - 02/01/08 09:34 AM
I spent last weekend in Toronto and had a fabulous time. It was the first time that I have taken a vacation outside of Michigan since I became a Realtor, and I really wanted to learn about the real estate industry in Toronto.
I was lucky that there was a house for … (0 comments)
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toronto: Forest Hill Average Median Price, C04 December: Toronto Real Estate Statistics - 01/26/08 10:32 PM
Toronto Real Estate Market Statistics for resale homes and condominium listings on the Toronto Real Estate Board MLS for the period ending December 2007
Forest Hill: Average Median Selling Price, C04 Decembers average median selling price was $727,500 and the average median selling price for 2007 was $622,442.08.
The information above can be … (0 comments)
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toronto: Integrity in an Inspection - 01/26/08 07:01 PM
I don't know for sure but it sure seemed fishy to me. I was double ending a deal for a listing I had. Everything seemed-good ,conditions financing and inspection. Not too out of the ordinary right? Well, I was with the buyer and it seemed to me like the inspector was … (2 comments)
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toronto: The New Buyer. - 01/21/08 02:20 PM
Lately as a Realtor I have noticed more and more that there is a new stream of first time buyers who are more discriminate towards purchasing a home. In the past first time buyers just wanted the opportunity to enter the housing market in Toronto. Find a decent home in a decent area and that … (0 comments)
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toronto: Protect Your Home While On Vacation. - 01/20/08 03:46 PM
Sometimes in all our excitement of going on vacation, we forget precautionary steps to help keep our home safe. We certainly don't want unpleasant surprises when we return.
* Don't leave your spare keys in obvious places that may be noticed by the unexpected intruder. Don't leave keys under doormats, inside … (0 comments)
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toronto: Down sizing. - 01/19/08 12:53 PM
A great deal of the aging population are now downsizing here in Toronto as well as the greater Toronto area. People have had their homes for years and their children are all grown and married with families of their own. These homes can sometimes be very large, which makes it difficult for the … (0 comments)
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toronto: 10 Reasons To Recommend a Professional RE Stylist/Home Stager For ALL Your Downtown Toronto Listings - 01/18/08 06:52 AM
Proof positive to sellers you are a proactive agent who gets properties SOLD not REDUCED!MLS Photos will attract more potential buyers to view your listingsSimply decluttering, cleaning, fresh paint and adding a ficus tree doesn't cut it. Buyers want on trend colours and move in condition. Don't leave the paint colour selections to the … (24 comments)
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toronto: past clients - 01/17/08 08:14 PM
I received a call today from a past client. Boy was I surprised, she just called to say hello and to tell me how happy her and her husband were with the purchase they made with me 6 months ago. Well the reason I say it's a surprise is that her and her … (0 comments)
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toronto: Your Home Heating Costs - 01/17/08 07:10 PM
There are some simple steps that you can take around your home that can save you money while you keep yourself and your family warm and toasty.
* Turn your thermostat down several degrees when leaving the house for the day and extended periods of
time. You could also purchase a programmable thermostat … (0 comments)
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toronto: Wow Factor approach to selling houses - 01/11/08 05:51 PM
I read a piece in the paper yesterday about luxury homes. They are selling quite well here in Toronto. The builder/developer who was being interviewed mentioned something that I've heard before but only now did it register.
How best to measure the desirability of a property? This fellow described a home in … (4 comments)
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toronto: GST cut good for new homebuyers and homeowners - 01/11/08 08:14 AM
The tax changes outlined in the federal government's economic statement will bring significant savings to new homebuyers, but will also benefit existing homeowners. According to government calculations, the reduction in the GST rate from seven per cent to five per cent will save a family purchasing a new $250,000 home $3,200 … (0 comments)
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toronto: Land Transfer Tax - Toronto - 01/09/08 12:05 PM
A second land transfer tax, on top of the provincial land transfer tax, at the following rates:
Residential:
0.5% of the amount of the purchase price up to and including $55,000, plus 1% of the amount of the purchase price between $55,000 and $400,000, plus 2% of the amount of the purchase … (1 comments)
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toronto: Your Savings with The Hassle Free System - 01/09/08 11:36 AM
It's your money, that is why The Adams Family gives you choice when selling your home. Most agents will charge you the same commission, usually 5%, regardless of how your home is sold.
The Adams Family has a no nonsense approach to commissions that keeps money in your pocket and can't … (3 comments)
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toronto: Appropriate professional - 01/07/08 08:02 PM
I wrote a blog about a transaction that was happening in the Toronto real estate area. I feel sorry for some people when they are being taken advantage of. There are some people out there with a certain amount of authority, that people don't even thing about questioning. Can you imagine, when … (0 comments)
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toronto: Condo Resales Powers Strong Finish to Record Year - 01/07/08 06:45 PM
As expected, 2007 was a record year for the Toronto Real Estate Board. Above average condo resales activity and increased activity in Toronto (both likely attributeable to the Toronto Land Transfer Tax being introduced this year) were noticeably up in December.
Congrats to our members!
See also:
Condo sales bring 2007 … (0 comments)
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toronto: What's up with Realtors? - 01/07/08 09:16 AM
Did I get your attention? No, this is not a slam on Realtors. Just a little insight so stagers keep doing what we are doing. Dane's post got me thinking.
As for the lack of push from the majority of Realtors... 10 years ago I sold Real Estate in Durham Region, and at … (12 comments)
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toronto: well, my feet are officially getting wet... - 01/04/08 07:10 PM
i'm going to use our first blog entry as a bit of a gallery - since i can't seem to figure out how to post some before and afters on our profile, i'm going to try it on here. Of course, I'd love to think the world was made up of … (1 comments)
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toronto: 2 Hounds' Life Lesson of the Week #3 - 01/03/08 03:45 PM
With the new year just 3 days in I thought a timely quote would be in order. After all, are we not now reflecting on our past year with our 2008 business plan in mind?
"Don't let yesterday use up too much of today." - Will Rogers
While it is good to review … (7 comments)
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toronto: Improve your house energy efficiency and qualify for a government grant - 01/01/08 07:40 PM
This winter is really cold. You can feel it everywhere. And it's good when you feel it outside, but what if you feel it inside your home? Older houses in Toronto are particularly susceptible to unpleasant surprises like drafts, cold rooms, frosty windows and sometimes mold on walls. This is because … (0 comments)
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toronto: REALTORS: Why You Need A Decorator Stager For Your Sellers...No You Don't Already Do What I Do. - 01/01/08 12:48 PM
REALTORS:
a very good example of why a PROFESSIONAL stager/decorator/color consultant is necessary to help your sellers select paint colors. No, you don't already do what we do...lets work together for a win/win/win (your commission/your clients best price/my reputation) situation in 2008!to weed out the chaff from the wheat this is a good … (8 comments)
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toronto: Color (Colour) Theory 101, some basics on TAUPES...a much needed review - 01/01/08 12:33 PM
OK. Seems some of us need a color 101 lesson. I just read Kelly Townsend's blog asking for some help with colour suggestions for dated tiles in a bathroom. After reading some comments I see there is a lack of knowledge of color theory.
So for those of us who struggle … (17 comments)
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toronto: Safe Use of Fireplaces and Woodstoves - 12/31/07 03:03 PM
* Do not burn trash, Christmas trees, or wrappings.
* Do not burn pressure treated or painted wood.
* Do not burn pine or other soft wood.
* Line old chimneys with title or metal
* Purchase only direct-vent fireplaces rated by the Canadian Gas Association (CGA),
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) or the American Gas Association (AGA).
One can … (0 comments)
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toronto: Toronto real estate: Goods and Services Tax - 12/31/07 01:35 PM
Good news Toronto Real Estate. Effective January first 2008, the GST will be reduced from 6% to 5%. This is for residential housing, and only newly built and substantially altered older homes.
Wouldn't it be nice if they got rid of this tax altogether. I guess this is wishful thinking, instead … (0 comments)
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toronto: Economic Predictions. - 12/31/07 11:56 AM
There has been a lot of talk about predictions for 2008. Just like years gone by people like to predict the up and coming years fortunes and misfortunes.
One of my professors up here in Toronto once told me, who cares' what the economy is going to be like. Good bad or indifferent, real … (0 comments)
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toronto: Economic Predictions. - 12/31/07 11:56 AM
There has been a lot of talk about predictions for 2008. Just like years gone by people like to predict the up and coming years fortunes and misfortunes.
One of my professors up here in Toronto once told me, who cares' what the economy is going to be like. Good bad or indifferent, real … (4 comments)
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toronto: Economic Predictions. - 12/31/07 11:55 AM
There has been a lot of talk about predictions for 2008. Just like years gone by people like to predict the up and coming years fortunes and misfortunes.
One of my professors up here in Toronto once told me, who cares' what the economy is going to be like. Good bad or indifferent, real … (0 comments)
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toronto: What is My Toronto Home Worth - 12/30/07 07:52 PM
Before listing your home for sale, knowing what it is worth in today's market and more importantly knowing what you will net from the sale is critically important. Once you know the above you'll be ready to decide on your next move and how high you can go with the next … (0 comments)
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toronto: Specilizing in York Region Real Estate - 12/29/07 11:08 AM
We have lived and worked in York Region for over 27 years. We specialize in assisting York Region Home Owners sell their homes with the least amount of inconvenience. As resident professionals we are very familiar with the local market and are able to provide our clients with the most recent information relevant to … (6 comments)
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toronto: Toronto and Woodbridge, both great places to live. - 12/21/07 12:52 PM
Hello everyone,
What I am about to say is just an alternative to living in Toronto. Toronto is one of the best cities in the world to live. The Toronto MLS, which encompasses, Toronto real estate, Toronto and surrounding areas of the greater Toronto area. When one makes the decision to live in … (0 comments)
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toronto: Mortgage Terms - Your Best Interest Rate And Terms For Your Mortgage - Guaranteed! - 12/17/07 09:47 PM
Here are a few of the common mortgage terms you will encounter.
Amortization Period
This refers to the length of time over which all regular payments will pay off the mortgage. Most consumers amortize a mortgage over 25 years, however it can be up to a maximum of 40 years. The shorter the amortization … (0 comments)
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toronto: Mortgage Calculator - You Are 2 Minutes Away From Finding Out How Much Of A Mortgage You Qualify For - 12/17/07 02:21 PM
Use my mortgage calculator and find out in minutes how much mortgage you qualify for.
Complete an application and I will have a pre-approved mortgage for you in minutes. I will also lock-in the interest rate so you are assured the lowest when you require the financing.
There is no charge for … (0 comments)
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toronto: Mortgages For You - Debt Consolidation / Purchase Financing / Pre-Approved Mortgage / Home Loan / Mortgage Renewals / Mortgage Refinancing - I've Got You Covered - 12/17/07 01:57 PM
I've got you covered when it comes to arranging financing for your real estate. Whether you require first-time buyer purchase financing, debt consolidation, mortgage renewal or just want a quick pre-approved mortgage, you have come to the right place.
Regardless of your situation, I will have an answer for you within … (0 comments)
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toronto: Mortgage Loans - Mortgage Brokers - Purchase Financing - Debt Consolidation - Mortgages - Mortgage Pre-Qualification - Mortgage Pre-Approval - 12/17/07 01:27 PM
When you want a mortgage, you want it now. Waiting until tomorrow will not cut it. It does not matter if you are considering debt consolidation, first time buyer purchase financing, mortgage refinancing or just want a mortgage pre-qualification because you want to know how much home you can purchase.
I … (0 comments)
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toronto: Record Year - Here We Come! - 12/16/07 11:03 AM
The Toronto Real Estate Board posted its strongest November ever, with the average price up 11% and number of resales up 16% over November 2006. Parts of Toronto and Markham experienced notable upticks in activity that month. Moreover, overall market activity has already surpassed the record set in 2005 for total … (4 comments)
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toronto: Toronto Condominium - 12/11/07 09:34 AM
Toronto Condominium:
A big Thank-You to everyone who showed an interest in the Downtown Toronto Condominium located at Front and Spadina -- in the heart of Toronto.I am happy to report that this particular condo was sold on the weekend after just 7 days of being on the market!!SELLERS: Want similar results, contact … (0 comments)
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toronto: I Just Couldn't Resist - Toronto's Smallest House For Sale - 12/02/07 06:59 PM
I received this from a dear friend of mine who is originally from Toronto but now lives in Las Vegas. I thought everyone associated with the real estate business would enjoy it!
He said: I've been in this house... before it was renovated... you could stand in the middle of the house … (9 comments)
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toronto: A diamond in a CUL-DE-SAC! - 11/20/07 08:14 PM
Re/Max Realtron Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and OperatedOpen House: Saturday November 24th, 2007 from 1PM - 4PM Sunday November 25th, 2007 from 1PM - 4PMLocation: 6 Moray Place (MLS# E1264999) Asking Price: $329,000
A diamond in a CUL-DE-SAC!Enjoy the benefits of a quiet family friendly street, located in the popular Wexford … (0 comments)
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toronto: IRISH STORM HEADING TO TORONTO, CANADA! NEED A BOOST FOR YOUR BUSINESS? - 11/19/07 06:26 PM
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toronto: Search engine optimization - 11/17/07 08:11 PM
I finally got a website again www.gtarealestatepro.com and the site is less than 2 weeks old and i already picked up one good prospect as a direct result but i am no where near ranking on google, i need some advice on how to perform SEO and also how to track … (4 comments)
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toronto: Your single source for real estate in the Greater Toronto Area! - 11/16/07 08:28 PM
www.gtarealestatepro.com
My name is Scott Webster, I am a licensed real estate broker in the Province of Ontario Canada, I have over 6 years experience as a real estate professional and i was around the business for many years prior. For the past 3 years i have been working as the National … (0 comments)
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toronto: Be the first to live in a newly renovated freehold town house! - 11/13/07 06:49 PM
Price:$261,999 Num Rooms: 3Num Baths: 266 Sandcliffe Rd (near Eglinton and Scarlett)Be the first to live in a newly renovated freehold town house! This beautiful west-end home is located right next to Noble Park and up the street from Smythe Park. An excellent alternative to condo living.Renovated from top to bottom! 5 … (0 comments)
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toronto: OPEN HOUSE - Urban Hip 1+1 Condo in Historic Liberty Village, King West Village - 11/11/07 01:02 PM
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For Buyer appointment by private showing or more information, please contact Anne Lok 416-922-5533 or anne@urburbia.ca TO VIEW OTHER LISTINGS http://www.annelok.com/Our_Listings/page_163204.html
(The property above is brokered by Homelife Realty One Ltd., and may not necessary be … (0 comments)
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toronto: I finally got a new website - 11/09/07 03:34 PM
I finally got a new website after a few years without one, I have been working with the corporate office for GMAC Real Estate Canada for the past 3 years and have not been very active in sales, only in my spare time.. evenings weekends etc. and i decided not to … (4 comments)
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toronto: Canadian Housing in a League of Its Own - 11/09/07 02:40 PM
An interesting comment from CIBC:
US homebuilding is mired in recession, whereas Canadian housing starts have held at impressive levels. Resale activity is brisk, although as with everything, growth is uneven across the regions.
Nationally, home prices are slated to rise 5% in 2008, slowing from their current clip but in line … (0 comments)
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toronto: Why is Toronto's Condo Market So Appealing? - 11/08/07 10:24 AM
While Americans feel the hit from the sub-prime mortgage crisis, the Canadian condo market is floundering with no signs of slowing down. According to a Royal Lepage survey Toronto condo sale prices are up 15.7% in a year and the average condo comes in at$241,818. Why?
1. Good economy -Canadian lending … (0 comments)
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toronto: Toronto Resale Housing Numbers - October 2007 - 11/08/07 10:10 AM
7,915 homes were sold in Toronto, Canada during October, 2007, an all time record for the month!
Sales were up 15% over last year and 10% over the previous record back in October 2003. There is absolutely no doubt that 2007 will be a banner year for resale housing activity in the Greater … (2 comments)
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toronto: The Benefits of My Big Bald Head - 11/07/07 09:52 AM
I posted some of this post in response to anoth blog that i read, but i thought it was necessary to write an expanded blog entry to share with everyone.. so here goes....
I remember a time when i had a full thick head of hair and I never really considered baldness … (14 comments)
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toronto: Best October Ever - 11/05/07 10:51 PM
The numbers have been crunched and the Toronto Real Estate Board is reporting October 2007 as the best October on record (breaking the record previously set in 2003). While it remains to be seen what 2008 bodes for us (especially in light of Toronto's recently approved land transfer tax), 2007 year-to-date … (0 comments)
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toronto: Toronto Maple Leafs Fans, Stupid or just very loyal? - 11/02/07 02:55 PM
As a loyal fan of the Toronto Maple leafs for almost 25 years now I now find myself contemplating the question, Am i a loyal fan who puts up with the constant losses because i love the team and the sport or am I just Stupid? I am sure this is … (0 comments)
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toronto: 10 Questions You Must Ask When Interviewing an Agent - 10/31/07 11:19 AM
Not all real estate agents serving Mississauga, Milton, Brampton, Oakville, Georgetown and Toronto areas are the same. If you decide to seek the help of an agent when selling or buying your home, you need some good information before you make any moves. Picking the right agent is one of … (0 comments)
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toronto: Canadian Franchise Opportunities - 10/30/07 09:17 AM
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The value of a good name is incalculable. When you partner with GMAC Real Estate, you enhance your firm's local and regional strengths with the marketing prowess and efficiency of a trusted international organization. We won't tell you how to run your business. Instead, we'll help you do what … (1 comments)
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toronto: Real Estate in French - 10/28/07 07:42 PM
Yes, it is possible to buy or sale a home in French in the Greater Toronto Area. I work with Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd and you can find all the information in French about listing or buying on their web site http://www.royallepage.ca/. And the easiest way is to contact me, I … (0 comments)
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toronto: French in the GTA - 10/27/07 10:52 AM
Yes, it is possible to buy or sale a home in French in the Greater Toronto Area. I work with Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd and you can find all the information in French about listing or buying on their web site http://www.royallepage.ca/. And the easiest way is to contact me, I … (0 comments)
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toronto: Buyers Rush to Avoid Tax - 10/26/07 05:17 PM
On the heels of Toronto city council's approval for a new municipal land transfer tax, there is (reported) increased activity amongst buyers in terms of (a) showings and (b) moving up closing dates to avoid the additional land transfer tax. (It remains to be seen how this will affect housing prices … (1 comments)
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toronto: Renovation Preparation - 10/24/07 10:00 PM
So you love the area you live in, yet your still not happy with your home? It could be the worn out linoleum tiles or the 80's wainscoting wood panels reminding you every time you enter your house that's it's time for a change. Whatever the case, it's time for a … (0 comments)
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toronto: Canadian Baby Boomers Not Selling to Fund Retirement Activities - 10/24/07 02:00 PM
An interesting notion from Fidelity's new report on retirement preparedness .... "Only 26% [of respondents] said they planned to sell their current home to fund retirement, while 28% said they were counting on receiving an inheritance.
Real estate values in Canada have soared in recent years in many urban centres, but … (1 comments)
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toronto: Torontonians Lose Battle and War On New Taxes - 10/24/07 12:24 AM
Toronto city council voted in favor of two new taxes: a municipal land transfer tax (which loosely mirrors the provincial land transfer tax) and a vehicle registration tax. The particularly controversial and unpopular land transfer tax won key support after compromises were made. Providing an exemption for homes under $400000 purchased … (1 comments)
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