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How Green Does Your Garden Show?

July 25, 2011 - As a realtor operating in both the freehold and condominium markets, one shortfall a lot of sellers make is investing insufficient capital and landscape design elements to showcase their outdoor space. Whether you have a small patio or a private back yard, homeowners would be wise to visually merchandize the opportunities and benefits…
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Canadian Homeowners Renovate Less in 2010

July 07, 2011 - A 2010 'Renovation and Home Purchasing Survey' by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) revealed slightly fewer property owners embarked on home renovations than in 2009. How come? Propertywire.ca consulted urbaneer.com on possible reasons. Continue on below to read our thoughts. Incidentally, the photo above is a work-in-progress shot of our newest project, located on Prince Edward Island! Situated in the heart…
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The Longest Day Of The Year

June 21, 2011 - Today, being Summer Solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern hemisphere. In Toronto, located near the 49th parallel, the sun will be visible for 15 hours, 26 minutes. Here's a few pics just as the sun was setting on College Street just after 9:15pm last night: It's remarkable how light…
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Feel Good

June 16, 2011 - Although I am regarded as a Realtor first and foremost, I pride myself on being a teacher about all aspects of housing and location. With a multi-discplinary education in housing, over twenty years of practical experience, and a passion for design, renovation, furnishings, and the psychology of housing and home, any…
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Dancing On The Job

June 14, 2011 - As a realtor on the go I'm navigating traffic every day. Life behind the wheel can often be taxing. You see fender benders, road rage and cyclists waving their fists (with good reason) at drivers who ignore the rights of those on two wheels. It can be very stressful. For the last…
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The Real Estate Seasons

June 13, 2011 - Spring's late arrival has kept the market momentum intense despite the decidedly Summer weather. It will change soon enough though, as the hot weather will begin to elevate the fatigue level most active Buyers are feeling. When scorching temperatures and high humidity begin wearing thin on the population at large, those house-hunting will take a break and seek solace on the…
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Rob Ford Woes

June 11, 2011 - Torontonians aren't a happy bunch when it comes to Mayor Rob Ford. His election platform included a promise to eliminate the City of Toronto's Land Transfer Tax, which adds a hugely expensive additional cost when puchasing a property in the city. It doesn't appear the tax will be eliminated any time soon, which has…
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Busy Beaver

June 10, 2011 - It's been an intense seven days with offers at urbaneer.com being negotiated most every day. Hello Busy Beaver! One urbaneer.com listing received two offers within seventy-two hours of coming to market, another received three bully offers two days before the offer date, and a third listing had twenty-three showings right out of the gate with…
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Going, Going, Gone!

June 07, 2011 - Last Thursday I posted a blog about my intention to sell my swank Movie House loft fully furnished when the time comes to move. I've been wondering, "Does a market exist in Toronto for this sort of offering?". Although my intuition, cool-hunting and some of my busy buyers have been telling me they're keen for uber-cool…
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Toronto, The City Of Neighbourhoods

June 03, 2011 - I LOVE Toronto with its vibrant collection of 42 village neighbourhoods that evolved as different cultural groups immigrated to Canada beginning in the 1850s! What is fantastic, is each neighbourhood has its own flavour and vibe, which makes choosing the right one an exciting exploration for new residents. Above is a map of Toronto…
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