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Now for Something Really Special…

Much admired ‘Arts Crafts’ style home in central North York has caught the eye of neighbours and visitors since it was built just a few short years ago.

The warmth and detail of the front continues around to the back offering a large ‘old time’ covered porch.  The tradition ends right about there – as you enter to find the utmost in modern open concept design and thoughtful function through out!  View More Pictures!

The ‘Great Room’ boasts a dramatic stone two sided gas fireplace and a fabulous open concept kitchen with oversize bar.  This is where the living really happens!

Spoil yourself rotten! The rear yard has every outdoor luxury one could hope for in the city!  The custom Gib-San pool with stone coping and walkways includes a fountain!  Days run into evenings with an outdoor ‘living room’ and kitchen with bar area! Read the rest of this entry »

You’re Never too Young to Invest in Real Estate

Note: we’ve posted this one before yet we feel it is so important that we thought we run it again. Your comments and thoughts are welcome!

“Remember when homes at Yonge and Sheppard were selling for less than $200,000? I should have bought 3 of them.”

Oh how we wish we had purchased more real estate when we were younger.  Before we had kids and we were able to live with more flexibility; we could bring in room mates, purchase a home with a friend or colleague, or rent out a basement to help pay the mortgage.

It’s a shame that ‘accumulated interest’ and ‘Real Estate Investment’ isn’t taught in any practical applied context right from middle school!  Business, Investment and Money Management should be a mandetory class in High Schools everywhere.

Back in 1984 I was working in a Veterinarin Clinic earning about $17,000 per year and paying $475/month for rent.  One of the other assistants had a goal of purchasing Real Estate before she was 21 years old.   Three of us decided to pitch in and purchase a home.  We called a Realtor and went and looked at a skinny detached home on Carlaw Avenue just off the Danforth.  The home was listed for $97,000.00  Read the rest of this entry »

Beecroft Extension Plows Through!

Many who drive through the Central North York area between Sheppard and Finch along the Yonge Corrider on a regular basis are getting excited about the progress of Beecroft Rd. Designed to reduce traffic along Yonge St. and the smaller private streets, Beecroft should be a huge relief during rush hour!

Changes to the neighbourhood are happening rapidly. 

• New Condos
• New Homes
• New School Boundaries
• New Roads

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Happy 144th Birthday Canada!

We love Canada Day!

It’s one of our favourite holidays and we are proud to celebrate with our neighbours and friends each year in our beautiful country!

Toronto has so much going on this July 1st so if you’re looking for a party or celebration, be sure to check out some of these links!

Before you run off to celebrate, be sure to check your mailbox for our Annual Canada Day Flyer/Flag and place it proudly in your front window!

• Mel Lastmans Square has their annual spectacular fireworks display! Learn more here. It all starts with Oh Canada at 8:00pm followed by free concerts and fun galore! Check out the schedule of events.
• Ontario Place is offering Free Admission to the grounds, live entertainment and a fabulous light show beginning at 10:30pm.
• Hungry? Etoboke is doing their annual Ribfest and Canada Day weekend celebrations – running right to July 3rd! Grab your appetite and find your favourite ribs!
• Red White and Vinyl!  Celebrate Canada Day at Woodbine with  concerts and fireworks! Anyone remember Dan Hill and Lighthouse? Both are on the bill July 1st with a 10:00pm Fireworks display!
• Wonderland offers a whole day of rides and eating all the wrong foods! Top the night off with fireworks at ‘the mountain’ and the kids will sleep all the way home!
• Looking for a family day out of the city? Check out the Caledon Canada Day Celebrations only 40 minutes outside of Toronto. Hayrides, Fresh Pies and some good old fashion fun for the whole family! Of course, fireworks in the evening!

What ever you choose to do – we wish you a Happy Safe and Fun Filled Birthday Celebration!

And be sure to look in your mailbox for our annual Canada Day Flag flyer and place it proudly in your front window!

What are you doing Canada Day? We’d love to know!

MLS Introduces Neighbourhood Searches

Always wondered what ‘MLS District’ you live in?  No need to wonder anymore!

As of July 5th, The Toronto Real Estate Board will officially drop all the odd titled districts (‘C07′ ,‘No2′,E03 etc) and replace them with what they feel are ‘Neighbourhood Names’.

For example, the Toronto Real Estate Board district  C07, which extends from the 401 all the way up to Steeles Avenue on the West side of Yonge St to Bathurst, will now be comprised of four (4) searchable communities;

1. Lansing/Westgate
2. Willowdale West
3. Newtonbrook West
4. Westminster/Branson

You might not recognize the name of your own community but according to the City of Toronto, these are our neighbourhoods!  There are a few surprising changes. For example, the ‘Lansing Westgate’ community appears to have removed the ‘Armour Heights’ name completely and joined two communities that are naturally divided by the West Don Ravine system. 

The East side of Yonge in central North York which was referred to previously as C14 is now;

1. Willowdale East
2. Newtonbrook East

Check out the map and make note of the changes for your future home searches.  Agents have always marketed communities but the public has grown increasingly accustomed to the Real Estate Board’s coded district names.  This, like all changes, will take some getting used to. Read More And View Neighbourhood Map Read the rest of this entry »

Sales Up – Condo Sales Really Up!

In March 2011, 9,262 transactions were reported through the TorontoMLS® system. This represented the 2nd best March on record – the number of transactions was still 11 per cent lower than the record result reported in March of 2010.

The average selling price for March 2011 was up five per cent from March 2010, to $456,147.

The strongest average annual price growth was reported for condominium apartments and semi-detached houses, at approximately seven per cent for both home types.

Location Location

Of course these numbers differ from area to area. In the 905 areas, the sales of condos make up less than 27% of the total sales. In the 416 area, condos make up over 46% of the total sales! 

Some other interesting sales information breaks down what is selling in our Central North York neighbourhoods. 

For example, there were 40 sales of detached compared to 85 Condo apartment sales in C07(401 to Steeles – From Yonge to Bathurst). 

There were 49 sales or detached homes in C14 and 128 Condo sales in C14(East of Yonge to Bayview). Read the rest of this entry »

Maintenance Free Lifestyle

Ready for a change? 

For those ready for a maintenance free lifestyle in a sleek modern contemporary freehold townhome – we think you’re going to love this…Introducing 18 Flook Lane in North York, Toronto.

Be sure to drop into our OPEN HOUSE Saturday February 12th between 2-4pm. View Photos

Discover an easy breezy maintenance free lifestyle when you move into 18 Flook Lane just North of Sheppard at Ellerslie Ave.

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Ready, Set…Build!

“We are either going to buy a new home or build ourselves” We hear it all the time!

If you’ve said it yourself, you may want to seriously consider our new listing at 15 Roycrest Ave. This property is situated on a quiet court just off Sheppard and surrounded by lush ravines and extensive walking paths.

Hidden off the beaten track, most people don’t even know the little pocket exists – but those who have found it have built new homes or enjoyed extensive renovations.  This is a very special area just steps to TTC and a single bus to subway! Read the rest of this entry »

A Rare Opportunity on 65′ Ravine!

Every once in a while a truly special home comes up for sale.  This is one of those times!

349 Betty Ann Drive is perfectly set amongst tall trees on quiet cul-de-sac and backing onto an ultra private Ravine system. Now asking only $829k.

Incredible living spaces boast oversize windows, hardwood floors and pot lights and a modern gas fireplace – excellent for full size family living and gracious entertaining! Read the rest of this entry »

Where Do You want to Live?

We understand that most people are craving that extra living space – yet not everyone is interested in a new home or spending in excess of $1 million dollars.

That’s why we are so excited about three of our listings in the neighbourhood; Each home is a full size family home designed for living and entertaining inside and out!  Three options. Three price ranges.

• 250 Burnett Avenue – SOLD
  

• 349 Betty Ann Drive

• 210 Cameron Avenue Read the rest of this entry »