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Nothing Good about this Shepherd

Even the talented Matt Damon can’t rescue this snooze-fest about the founding of the CIA.

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Life, Liberty and…you know the rest

Nicole’s holiday cynicism is washed away in a tide of goodwill toward men when she sees this feel-good flick about a man with a burning desire to live the American dream.

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December Krazy Kontest Winner

You've all been waiting with baited breath for the Cadillac Fairview unlimited gift shopping card to cover your entire Christmas list (well up to $25 anyway). Paul Collins is that lucky winner.

Don't forget to come back 1 January for a new and exciting kontest. Every month you enter gives you one more chance to WIN the annual grand prize kontest in March! Don't miss a single month - as the grand prize is worth a whopping $1000! Every month you enter throughout the year is another chance to win the grand prize.

Ayumi Iizuka GEM (genuine evidence of merit)

Ayumi Iizuka
Ayumi Iizuka – a very happy JK Team repeat seller

The Julie Kinnear team helped me buy my last two homes and sell the last one. They have an aggressive marketing campaign. For my last home they had a floor plan, virtual tour and professional photographs made up. Above and beyond what most realtors do. Julie also walked through my house and helped with suggestions on how to stage the home so it would sell quickly. After living among my crap for so many years, it was hard to be objective on my own about what looked good or not. The house sold on the day of offers with a bidding war….

Anyway, they also have an incredible admin support staff so someone is always ready to help out with questions…They are also really supportive throughout every aspect of the process, keeping you informed of what’s happening and what you should be doing as a seller/buyer since there are a lot of details that can get lost among the chaos of buying and selling…. I have known Julie now for almost 10 years now and trust her and her team implicitly.

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December Krazy Kontest

December is officially here! While we patiently await a sparkling Winter Wonderland, take the time to enter our December Kontest. This month’s prize – a $25 Shop! Card, good for a last minute gift or self-indulgent treat at any Cadillac Fairview mall. We wish you a very happy holiday season and the best of luck! Remember to visit us on New Year’s Day for our January Kontest.

Just answer the following skill testing question for your chance to win!

One correct answer to the following skill-testing question will be drawn:

During the period between a signed offer to purchase a home being accepted and the closing of said home, who is responsible for the home’s maintenance?

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Julie’s latest rental

Julie has been renting again! She stayed in to take in the latest Owen Wilson flick.

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November Krazy Kontest

Winter may be creeping its way into our lives but we are keeping our thoughts on greener pastures! As you scour the Travel section longing for warmer locales, take the time to enter our November Kontest. This month’s prize – two free movie passes good for films at Cineplex theatres (Cineplex Odeon, Famous Players and Galaxy Cinemas). Good luck!

Just answer the following skill testing question for your chance to win!

One correct answer to the following skill-testing question will be drawn:

What is a green roof, and where are you most likely to see it?

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Toronto Food Banks Need Your Support

During the busiest food drive season the Daily Bread Food Bank still needs donations to supply Torontonians throughout the winter season.

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Julie’s New Rental Review

Friends With Money review. Julie loves to review rentals and this one is pretty good!

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Not an ordinary Chick flick!

This film made Dixie Chicks fans out of dedicated dance music addicts and insistent countryphobes.

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Kathleen’s Film Fest Faves

Kathleen went to the Toronto International Film Festival and got a sneak peek at one of this year’s most anticipated films.

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September Krazy Kontest Winner

Congratulations to Katie Fisher who won the September Kontest and the gift card for Staples. The next Kontest opens October 1st! Be sure to visit us again for your next chance to win Kinnear's Krazy Kontest.

September Krazy Kontest

Back to school and back to work! Excitement of the fall season. And the Julie Kinnear Team is here to help you get back into the swing of things with the September Kontest Prize of a gift card for Staples Business Depot.

Just answer the following skill testing question for your chance to win!

One correct answer to the following skill-testing question will be drawn:

What is a flue?

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Done Deals: Dufferin Grove

The Julie Kinnear Team is in The Globe & Mail again for the sale of a three story 90 year old brick home on Delaware Avenue near Dufferin Grove.

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Done Deals: Annette and Jane

499 Willard Ave.The Julie Kinnear team arranged a great deal on this early 1920s beautiful house.

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Coulda, Woulda, Prada

Devil Wears Prada review from the honest movie reviewers at JulieKinnear.com.

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Done Deals: The Junction

The Julie Kinnear Team is in The Globe & Mail again for the sale of a four-year-old home on Jackson Pl.

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July Krazy Kontest Winner

Congratulations to Julie Ross, winner of the July Kontest. Julie has won a gift card for any GAP store. Be sure to visit us again on August 1st for the next exciting Kontest!

Community Information ~ Art Showing

Our friend Susanne Langlois is showing new paintings! Her work will be showing at Czehoski, 678 Queen St. West, from July 5th to August 5th.

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July Krazy Kontest

For those with babies, or anybody who likes to wear clothes, we have a great prize this month. A $25 gift card to Baby GAP, which can be used at any GAP store including GAP Kids or GAP.

Just answer the following skill testing question for your chance to win!

One correct answer to the following skill-testing question will be drawn:

What is severance?

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Save the Roncesvalles Revue Theatre!

Save the Revue is a community group bidding to run the Revue as a non-profit entity.

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Movie reviews galore: Nacho Libre, X-Men III, The Omen

Movie review of The Omen and X-Men III

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Profiles of Success Cover Story – The Julie Kinnear Team

The Julie Kinnear Team has just been featured as the cover story for Profiles of Success magazine in June.

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And the winner for June 15th is…drumroll please

Mr. Sean McCarthy. For his correct answer to our skill testing question - how much cash have Canadian households taken out of their homes through mortgage refinancing and home equity loans? Mr. McCarthy takes home exclusive home furnishings from Pottery Barn. Congratulations Sean!. For those who didn't win, be sure to come back for the start of July when you can win another new and exciting prize for your real estate expertise. Thanks for Playing!

Julie featured in Globe & Mail’s done deals

Julie is featured again in the Globe and Mail Done Deals section for her deal at Chaplin Estates.

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Done Deals: Chaplin Estates

Julie is featured in the Globe and Mail Done Deals section for her deal on Chaplin Crescent.

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June Krazy Kontest

The prize is a $25 in home furnishings at Pottery Barn – redecorate the house!

Just answer the following skill testing question for your chance to win!

One correct answer to the following skill-testing question will be drawn:

According to a recent report from a major bank, since 2001, approximately how much cash have Canadian households taken out of their homes through mortgage refinancing and home equity loans?

June Krazy Kontest continued...

Movie reviews: Poseidon and Mission Impossible III

Nicole swears off every leaving land again but it’s Mission Impossible’s cast which sinks in the movie theater and not the interepid Poseidoners.

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Kinnear’s Toronto Top 10 Unique Holiday Gift Ideas

Ten Top Holiday gift ideas from Toronto socialite, activist and citizen extraordinaire Julie Kinnear.

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May Krazy Kontest Winner

Mike Jewczyk is the lucky winner of a $25 gift certificate for Westville Florists just in time for Mother’s Day.

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Julie featured twice in Globe & Mail’s done deals! – Riverdale and Royal York

Julie’s sale at 16 Lount Street was in today’s Globe and Mail as one of the Done Deals of the week: Riverdale.

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Done Deals: Riverdale

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From Friday’s Globe and Mail

For professionals, young couples or families looking for a home with all the essentials, in move-in condition within an established community, this semi-detached, three-storey residence in Riverdale would fit the bill.

The four-bedroom home is located on a quiet, dead-end street south of Danforth Avenue and west of Greenwood Avenue. With two-car parking, the house also has undergone cosmetic and mechanical updates.

The open-concept main level has refinished hardwood floors that extend from the kitchen, located in front, to the living/dining room, which features a mirrored wall and walkout to a new deck in the fenced yard.

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Done Deals: Royal York & Dundas

From Friday’s Globe and Mail

    This condominium loft at the corner of Clendanan Avenue and Dundas Street West attracted eight offers, and people still ask about it weeks after its sale, agent Julie Kinnear says.

    “There are 13 windows, so there is lots of light,” she says. “It has high ceilings (more than nine feet); big open-concept living room, dining room, kitchen. . . . It felt really big.”

    The 928-square-foot loft spans the length of the five-storey, 15-unit building, and its two bedrooms are at opposite ends.

    The principal living space in the centre is ideal for entertaining, with an L-shaped cooking area, tiled centre island that seats two, and a powder room off to one side. There are laminate floors, halogen lighting, and appliances, including a gas stove and range hood.

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    Movie Review: Scary Movie 4

    Nicole isn’t scared but those who don’t like bad movies might be. Scary Movie 4 review.

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    Done Deals: 48 Priscilla Ave – Bloor West Village

    This 800-square-foot home sold quickly, given its price and location in Bloor West Village near schools, shops, parks, recreational facilities and public transit.

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    Julie in the Globe and Mail Report on Business!

    Globe reporter Andy Hoffman delves into how a Starbucks can affect property values in your neighbourhood.

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    Movie Review: Inside Man

    Normally mild-mannered and optimistic Nicole sees Inside Man and cuts it to shreds. Find out why.

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    May Krazy Kontest

    This month’s prize is a $25 gift card to the Pottery Barn, which specializes in stylish, distinctive home furnishings & accessories.

    Just answer the following skill testing question for your chance to win!

    One correct answer to the following skill-testing question will be drawn:

    According to a recent report from a major bank, since 2001, approximately how much cash have Canadian households taken out of their homes through mortgage refinancing and home equity loans?

    May Krazy Kontest continued...

    Scent of a housing boom

    Real estate agents happy when Starbucks decides to open a new location in a neighbourhood in which they work. They say the upscale coffee chain’s choice of where to locate is usually a harbinger of bidding wars to come.

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    Done Deals: Bloor West Village

    This former farmhouse appealed to viewers because of its traditional look and affordable price, according to agent Julie Kinnear.

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    August Krazy Kontest

    There’s still a full month of summer to go – let’s make the most of it!! To help you get out there & do fun stuff, we’re offering you a chance to WIN 2 FREE passes to the CNE! That’s right – let’s go to the Ex (oh baby) let’s go to the Ex! There is amazing stuff for the entire family to do there, including lots of adult activities like a casino, exotic multicultural shopping, dining & entertainment, plus the ever-popular Food Building and the dog shows. Can’t wait to see you there – all you have to do is answer the skill testing question below, we will choose 1 lucky winner on the 15th. Good luck!

    Just answer the following skill testing question for your chance to win!

    One correct answer to the following skill-testing question will be drawn:

    What is ‘Ad Valorem’?

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    January Krazy Kontest

    Win a $25 gift certificate at Home Depot!!

    Just answer the following skill testing question for your chance to win!

    One correct answer to the following skill-testing question will be drawn:

    When shopping around for a mortgage quote from lender to lender (as opposed to using a mortgage broker), the accumulation of inquiries on your credit bureau can?

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    April Krazy Kontest

    The prize is a $25 gift certificate for Westville Florists to freshen your home for Spring!

    Just answer the following skill testing question for your chance to win!

    One correct answer to the following skill-testing question will be drawn:

    If the term Realtor-ific! were used by by a real estate professional, what would this mean?

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    July Krazy Kontest

    Summer is here! We realize that many of you have fur-kids that you’re probably proudly promenading now that the weather is so gorgeous. Our Team has a combined total of 5 dogs, 4 cats, 1 turtle and about 20 tropical fish, so we’re all about the animals! We’d like to help your pet look and feel its very best with a chance to win a $25 Pet Valu gift card. With many stores throughout the GTA to serve you and a wide variety of tasty treats, grooming products and the like for all your four-legged and no-legged friends, it’s a great place to take care of your pets this summer. Good luck!

    Just answer the following skill testing question for your chance to win!

    One correct answer to the following skill-testing question will be drawn:

    What is gross floor area?

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    April Krazy Kontest

    Spring is here!! Finally. If the warmer weather and sounds of construction have made you dream of backyard barbecues and entertaining, you are not alone! To help you create your dream backyard, we’re offering a $25 gift card to Canadian Tire. Their superstores have huge plant nurseries, a wide range of BBQs and accessories, lawn furniture, even plastic flamingos – whatever you desire to make your house the place to be this spring!

    Just answer the following skill testing question for your chance to win!

    One correct answer to the following skill-testing question will be drawn:

    What is superadequacy?

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    March Krazy Kontest

    It’s time for our amazing GRAND PRIZE KONTEST!! All your entries over the past 12 months count towards a chance to win this month’s annual GRAND PRIZE as long as you enter this month…don’t miss out! We thought you’d love a chance to win ONE of the following 3 fabulous prizes, YOUR CHOICE…

    1. A spa package of pampering services & products you can choose yourself, worth $500
    2. A $500 shopping spree at the LCBO
    3. A $500 shopping spree at any Cadillac Fairview Mall

    Just answer this skill testing question for your chance to WIN BIG!!

    Just answer the following skill testing question for your chance to win!

    One correct answer to the following skill-testing question will be drawn:

    Approximately how many years’ combined real estate experience does the Julie Kinnear Team have? (Including Julie, KJ, Jen, Nicole & Elise)

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    Julie featured in Globe & Mail Done Deals – King West Village

    Julie’s sale at 140 Bathurst Street was in today’s Globe and Mail as one of the Done Deals of the week: King West Village.

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    King West Village

    This one-bedroom suite at the base of a new nine-storey condominium building in King West Village is ideal for first-time buyers who want to be downtown.

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    June Krazy Kontest

    Hey summer is here!! This month we’re honouring the daddies in our lives by offering you a chance to WIN a $25 gift card to Mountain Equipment Co-op. This is one of KJ’s favourite stores and has everything you could possibly imagine for hiking, camping and all those man-ly outdoor sports! Of course, MEC is not just for men – with such a huge variety of clothing and equipment, you can enjoy the card however you like! Good luck!!

    Just answer the following skill testing question for your chance to win!

    One correct answer to the following skill-testing question will be drawn:

    Q: What is a pressure tank?

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    January Krazy Kontest

    It’s a brand new year!! If your New Year’s resolutions include getting in shape, we’d like to help – with a $25 gift certificate to the Nike Store, where you can indulge in great sports & workout clothing and footwear. Looking good is the best revenge, so you can work out in style :) Just answer this month’s skill testing question for your chance to win! Happy 2008 from The Julie Kinnear Team.

    Just answer the following skill testing question for your chance to win!

    One correct answer to the following skill-testing question will be drawn:

    What is a discharge of mortgage?

    January Krazy Kontest continued...

    Julie featured in Globe & Mail’s Done Deals – Roncesvalles Village

    Julie’s sale at 347 Sorauren Avenue was in today’s Globe and Mail as one of the Done Deals of the week: Roncesvalles Village.

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    Roncesvalles Village

    This live/work studio is among 48 funky condominium lofts created in the late 1990s in an old brick, ball-bearing factory near Roncesvalles Avenue.

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    December Krazy Kontest

    ‘Tis the season for holiday cheer! If you haven’t even begun making a list and checking it twice, perhaps we can help. This month, enter our Kontest for a chance to win a $25 gift card for Chapters Indigo! They make giving easy – even if you’re not into books, Chapters offers a wide array of beautiful, exotic home decor items, toys, games, and CDs, DVDs and other media. You can browse instore or online for hours! Enjoy!

    Just answer the following skill testing question for your chance to win!

    One correct answer to the following skill-testing question will be drawn:

    In real estate, what is Reversion?

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    May Krazy Kontest

    It’s MayDay! Time for renewal as buds finally sprout on our poor city trees and the temperature climbs to bearable levels. There’s also the nice long weekend – but before that, don’t forget Mother’s Day on May 11! Though Mother’s Day will be over by the time we hold our draw on May 15, we kept the family spirit in mind by offering you a chance to win a $25 gift certificate for Il Fornello this month. The classy Italian restaurant has an amazing brunch buffet with everything from wood-fired pizzas to mussels – and with several great locations to serve you across the city, it seemed like a logical choice, perhaps for a post-Mother’s-Day-survival brunch or as a consolation prize in case Mom didn’t like her present! Good luck!!

    Just answer the following skill testing question for your chance to win!

    One correct answer to the following skill-testing question will be drawn:

    What is a dormer?

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    November Krazy Kontest

    Can you believe it’s already November? Time is flying by. Before the holiday rush begins, we thought you might like to relax a bit – and since we’re movie buffs around here, we can’t think of a better way than going to your favourite movie theatre and losing yourself in the latest film! That’s why this month our Krazy Kontest prize is two FREE Platinum movie passes. Whether you enjoy Halloween horror or serious Oscar hopefuls, these free passes won’t disappoint – good at any Cineplex Odeon or Famous Players feature, for any movie at any time (including opening night flicks that say ‘no passes’).

    Enter below – good luck!

    Just answer the following skill testing question for your chance to win!

    One correct answer to the following skill-testing question will be drawn:

    What is a cloud on title?

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    Syriana, King Kong and The New World

    Lots of movie reviews today in honour of the upcoming Oscars. “Hollywood is a more savage place than Skull Island, ” says Nicole after seeing Syriana, King Kong and The New World.

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    Here come the Oscars!

    Hello, Oscar!

    It’s that time of year again – when all the nights your partner dragged you out to an artsy flick suddenly become worthwhile, and you are a fountain of knowledge on the best movies of the year!

    This year’s Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, March 5th from 8:00 pm until sometime the next afternoon. They’ll be hosted by the very funny Jon Stewart, and the awards themselves will be presented by such greats as Hilary Swank, Morgan Freeman, and…Owen and Luke Wilson.

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    February Krazy Kontest

    Every month, 1 lucky person will WIN 2 Cineplex tickets to the blockbuster movie of your choice.

    Don’t miss Julie’s amazing Toronto movie resources page along with her own no-holds barred reviews of all the must see films.

    Just answer the following skill testing question for your chance to win!

    One correct answer to the following skill-testing question will be drawn:

    When a house with an oil tank is sold, whose responsibility is it to pay for a full tank of fuel?

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    Chronicles of Narnia Review

    Nicole reviews The Chronicles of Narnia. Fond childhood memories but not as good as the book.

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