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Nuit Blanche

October 01, 2011 - If you haven't attended Nuit Blanche before (it first started in 2006), starting at 6:59pm tonight until sunrise Toronto will become transformed by artists. Four zones of our city's streets and architectural edifices become the backdrop and setting for a plethora of exhilarating contemporary art experiences. One night only. All night long.…
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September 2011 Home Of The Month - South Cabbagetown

September 30, 2011 - For years South Cabbagetown has suffered a bad reputation. Located east of Sherbourne and south Of Gerrard all the way down to the other revitalizing neighbourhood called 'Corktown', this pocket of Victorian and infill housing have long been wrapped by the social housing 'projects' of Moss Park and Regent Park to the east, and…
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Hello, My Name Is Autumn

September 29, 2011 - I walked out my front door this morning to find all these scattered leaves on my wet terrace. Here comes Autumn, one of my favourite seasons in Toronto! Do you like seeing the changing colours of deciduous trees in Autumn? If yes, you'll have an amazing front row seat from your private…
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Home, East Home Investment

September 26, 2011 - In my last instalment of the 'Tales of Upper Hillsborough', I shared with you some of the properties my friend James and I considered purchasing in our effort to find an affordable property in downtown Charlottetown that could generate a reliable income when we weren't occupying it ourselves. Click HERE…
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The Penthouse Edition

September 23, 2011 - Having a sense of humour is essential for well-being and, well, I think it can be an asset in business too! In the sea of banal real estate advertising, I've always considered entertaining with words an effective way to distinguish your self in the market, garner a chuckle from your audience, and pique their curiosity enough to…
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Boo! To Mayor Ford

September 21, 2011 - Boo to Toronto's Mayor Rob Ford! Mr. Ford's election platform included the promise to repeal the City's Land Transfer Tax, which adds a hefty charge to the closing costs of real estate here in the City of Toronto. Now the Toronto Real Estate Board is giving the public an opportunity to send a…
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Sunday Brunch & The Queen West Art Crawl

September 19, 2011 - Okay, so I'm not a Cheerio's fan but I thought this a great pic to chat about Sunday brunch. As a realtor, my action-janet-life-on-the-go doesn't always allow me leisurely Sundays to drink Mimosa's and savour waffles with maple syrup and bacon (Hello? Canadian here!). This is because weekends are often booked chock-a-block with appointments unlocking the doors of…
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To Code, Or Not To Code?

September 15, 2011 - In the past I've railed on about my disdain for House Flippers who renovate properties for profit without committing to quality (or style!) during the process. Nothing makes me more aggravated than a "Professional" who doesn't deliver a good product, or who misses the mark with design decisions that ultimately cost…
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Peek-A-View 4

September 12, 2011 - When I embarked on the renovation journey of my Movie House loft I, well, reached for the stars. This place is my version of a bespoke hotel residential suite. Executing a deluxe reno to the highest calibre and standards is not easy. Perfection is in the details. And given there are still a few more…
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Our Fall 2011 Forecast Part 2

September 06, 2011 - The photo above illustrates how the hot fashion colours included in my Spring Summer 2011 Forecast are appearing in the world of real estate. Click HERE to review that posting. In it you'll read several of my insights that serve as continued dire forewarnings indicators for this coming season's market. More recently, I'm hoping…
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