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Toronto Press: Archived Press Articles
March 1st, 2010
To the delight of potential buyers, this 1,718-square-foot residence in Cabbagetown offers the charm of a heritage home, yet the conveniences of an urban dwelling, agent Julie Kinnear says.
“It’s definitely a user-friendly house,”
(Done deals: Dundas and Parliament continued...)
February 19th, 2010
This renovated 11/2 -storey home probably sold within a week because of its picturesque location and modern look, agent Julie Kinnear says.
First of all, the 1,358-square-foot house is nestled within an up-and-coming waterfront community, just steps from cool shops and cafés along Lake Shore Boulevard and Cliff Lumsden Park on Lake Ontario.
“You’re half a block from the lake … [so] you can walk outside and actually see the lake,” Ms. Kinnear says.
(Done deals: Lake Shore and Islington continued...)
February 8th, 2010
Mark Carney, the Governor of the Bank of Canada, delivered a speech about the economic situation in Canada at Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce on 4th February. Let me sum up the key ideas.
(BoC Announces ‘The Coming Thaw’ continued...)
February 1st, 2010
This renovated three-storey duplex is located on a prime tree-lined street within steps of established schools and recreational facilities in the High Park community, and newer urban hot spots in the Junction.
"It’s good value for a detached residence south of Annette Street," agent Julie Kinnear says. "You’re still within walking distance to Bloor [Street], but also close to all those cool stores and independent places in the Junction."
(Done deals: Keele and Annette continued...)
November 17th, 2009
This updated semi-detached house was the object of desire for many bidders largely based on its location in Leslieville, says agent Julie Kinnear.
"It was a big feeding frenzy," she says. "That area is really hip and happening!
The 1,218-square-foot house is situated on a quiet, dead-end street, yet is still close to the attractions on major streets nearby, such as the Indian Bazaar on Gerrard Street, shops and restaurants on Queen Street, and big-box stores around Lake Shore Boulevard.
(Done Deal: Coxwell and Gerrard continued...)
November 17th, 2009
It didn’t take long for this century-old row house to get snatched up, based on its location on a desirable street in Seaton Village, says agent Julie Kinnear.
Not only is it within a short walk from Palmerston Avenue Public School – popular for its French-immersion program – but it is also steps from a park, recreational amenities and public transit. Heading south, there are restaurants, shops and cinemas on Bloor Street West.
(Done Deal: Dupont and Bathurst continued...)
October 7th, 2009
Our very own Julie Kinnear was quoted as an expert working in the Toronto Market
Megan O’Toole, National Post
Published: Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Homes throughout the Greater Toronto Area are worth more than they have been in decades, even as experts warn another crash might be on the horizon. In September, the average resale home price hit a record high of $406,877 as existing home sales shot up by 28% over last September – and the Toronto Real Estate Board forecasts the upward trend will hold in the coming months.
(Home Prices Hit Record continued...)
September 17th, 2009
1 Harcroft Road
This detached, two-storey house sold quickly mainly based on the wealth of nearby urban conveniences and natural surroundings.
The previous owner – like many neighbours – was a long-time resident on the short street, which is close to local eateries, businesses and live theatre along Bloor Street West, as well as nearly 400 acres of parkland.
[The street] only has a dozen or so homes. They rarely come up for sale because of their … fabulous setting and location.
(Done deals: Bloor and Runnymede continued...)
September 14th, 2009
Broadview and Dundas
This 2-1/2-storey Victorian in South Riverdale presented a good balance of traditional and contemporary elements that struck a chord with many buyers, agent Julie Kinnear says.
“It’s a detached [house] … for the price of what semis go for,” she says. “It meant that it was a wider lot, so you get a bigger yard and parking at the back.”
"It had a more modern interior so that was kind of cool too."
(Done deals: Broadview and Dundas continued...)
August 18th, 2009
20 Garden Avenue
This modest 1½-storey residence drew big crowds looking for an affordable property in a prime area of Roncesvalles Village close to schools, local shops and parks as well as friendly neighbours, agent Julie Kinnear says.
“It’s a detached [house] … for the price of what semis go for,” she says. “It meant that it was a wider lot, so you get a bigger yard and parking at the back.”
(Done deals: Queen and Lansdowne continued...)
August 14th, 2009
17 Ravenal Street
The real estate market is slowly recovering from the recession, but properties in the lower price brackets – such as this semi-detached house in the former city of York – are snatched up quickly by first-time buyers, agent Julie Kinnear says.
“It was a very interesting experience,” she says. “We did not hold back offers [until a certain date] and we had three offers anyway.”
(Done deals: St. Clair and Runnymede continued...)
August 11th, 2009
169 Munro Street
The transformation of this more than century-old house in south Riverdale was clearly the work of a professional, agent Julie Kinnear days.
Within the past few years, the previous owner – an architect – of the semi-detached residence remodelled with bold accent colours and large panes of glass.
"It’s a very cool renovation," Ms. Kinnear says. "He had that eye for dramatics, which was good."
(Done deals: Dundas and Broadview continued...)
July 8th, 2009
140 Bowood Avenue
This seven-year-old residence sold for essentially the same price as the new, detached two-storey house next door.
But while the two properties have similar layouts and were constructed by the same builder, the older one has all the comforts and conveniences of a lived-in home, agent Julie Kinnear says.
(Done deals: Yonge and Lawrence continued...)
May 30th, 2009
1375 Dupont Street Unit 310
Stylish staging ideas and creative design solutions gave this one-bedroom plus den loft the edge it needed to attract a solid offer in a short period of time, agent Julie Kinnear says.
“It was on the market for three months with another agent,” she says. “[The sellers] consulted with me on how to make it look its best.”
(Done deals: Dupont and Lansdowne continued...)
May 22nd, 2009
24 Allen Avenue
In south Riverdale, there are few properties like this three-bedroom residence, agent Julie Kinnear says.
It is one of three two-storey row townhouses within a converted fire hall – built in 1890 – that retains its Victorian brick façade and ceiling more than 11 feet tall in some areas.
(Done deals: Broadview and Dundas continued...)
April 8th, 2009
210A Avenue Road Unit 2
This three-storey condo sold for more than half a million dollars, a relatively small price to pay to move into the Annex, agent Julie Kinnear says.
The 1,550-square-foot residence was built about 30 years ago above street-level businesses. Unlike other units in the brick building, this one has a private and sunny location at the southwest corner. "It backed onto residential [properties] … so it\’s very quiet," Ms. Kinnear says.
(Done deals: The Annex continued...)
February 27th, 2009
98 St Hubert Avenue
In an East York community, just south of the Don Mills Road entrance to the Don Valley Parkway, this brick bungalow is one of the cutest properties around, agent Julie Kinnear says.
"It was also a really quiet street," she adds. "The neighbours are also really amazing, which is a nice thing.
(Done deals: Greenwood and O’Connor continued...)
February 16th, 2009
45 McGee Street
This bungalow townhouse is a rare architectural breed, one that agent Julie Kinnear says she seldom sees outside of the older Riverside neighbourhood.
“There are lots of old, unique-style houses [down there] like this,” Ms. Kinnear says. “It\’d be ideal for a couple.”
The nearly century-old residence is larger than it appears, having 1,190 square feet of above-ground living space and 980 square feet in the basement.
(Done deals: Queen and Broadview continued...)
January 28th, 2009
609 Delaware Avenue
This three-bedroom row house is on a quiet, tree-lined street southeast of the intersection of Davenport and Dovercourt roads, near parks, community centres and the Davenport escarpment. Yet, it\’s steps from busy cafés, restaurants, specialty stores and big-box outlets.
The location and price were strong selling points that attracted an acceptable offer in a little more than a week, agent Julie Kinnear says.
(Done deals: Davenport and Dovercourt continued...)
December 17th, 2008
55 Lombard Street, No. 303
Few people are aware of the benefits that come with a suite in this low-rise boutique condominium downtown, according to agent Julie Kinnear.
In a building completed about 25 years ago, this one-bedroom third-floor suite with den offers a 1,059-square-foot plan, and two bathrooms – a powder room and an upgraded five-piece ensuite in the master bedroom.
(Done deals: Adelaide and Church continued...)
December 17th, 2008
113 Simpson Avenue
This two-storey house in Riverdale lacks private parking, but that\’s a minor drawback given all the modern conveniences and amenities it offers, agent Julie Kinnear says.
Once owned and rented out by an adjacent church, the three-bedroom property was in disrepair less than a year ago, before the latest owners gutted it, created a three-floor addition, updated the mechanics and installed high-quality finishes throughout.
(Done deals: Gerrard and Logan continued...)
March 13th, 2008
CTV.ca did a whole article on what half a million dollars buys you in Canada in a home. They contacted The Julie Kinnear Team to ask them for an example and has featured it on their website.
(The Julie Kinnear Team in the News continued...)
November 26th, 2007
Every Torontonian should be familiar with the basic history of this wonderful city. This article will guide you some of the most important events, people and trends that have made a difference in the past and will be remembered forever.
(Toronto History – a short outline of things you should know continued...)
November 23rd, 2007
681 Durie St.
The quiet tree-lined streets in this west-end neighbourhood have been much-coveted by young families wanting to be in convenient proximity to good schools, good shopping and the subway. This three-bedroom, two-storey brick house just south of Dundas Street, which sold for $36,000 over the asking price, certainly fit the bill for a growing family with young children.
(Done Deals: Dundas and Jane continued...)
November 16th, 2007
39 Royal St.
The west end\’s Junction neighbourhood, which radiates from the corner of Keele and Dundas streets, has become somewhat of a gold mine for cute, affordable houses in vibrant but often overlooked commercial areas. While this three-bedroom house two blocks north of St. Clair Avenue is a little west of the Junction pocket, it is a good example of what\’s on offer in the neighbourhood.
(Done Deals: Jane and St. clair continued...)
September 28th, 2007
160 Baldwin St.
This one-bedroom loft was a hot commodity, what with its convenient downtown address in Kensington Market and rare two-storey plan in a retrofitted building. It\’s in an area popular for its specialty grocers, cafés and trendy clothing shops. There are parks, a community centre and public transit nearby, as well as cultural attractions such as the Art Gallery of Ontario.
(Done Deals: Spadina & College continued...)
September 21st, 2007
87 Durie St.
Given that this bungalow is a good candidate for renovation, you wouldn\’t expect it to sell at a premium of $90,100. What made it so attractive is its location in the popular Swansea neighbourhood.
(Done Deals: Bloor & Runnymede continued...)
September 7th, 2007
149 Ascot Ave.
This roughly 50-year-old house is in a very good condition and was updated in the last few years. The property is just steps from public transit, St. Clair shops and restaurants, and Earlscourt Park, where there are tennis courts, a baseball diamond and outdoor rink.
(Done Deals: St. Clair & Dufferin continued...)
August 17th, 2007
454 Sumach St.
This semi-detached Victorian is one of the smaller properties in the Cabbagetown-north heritage conservation district. The decorative brickwork and board and batten exterior is enhanced by a perennial garden, which has been nominated for an award given out each year by a local group.
(Done Deals: Wellesley and Parliament continued...)
August 17th, 2007
84 Corley Ave.
This detached, two-storey house is located in the Kingston Road-Woodbine Avenue area, on a quiet street where most homes are semi-detached. Throw in the fact it also has a basement apartment and a price in the mid-$400,000s, and you\’ve got a popular package…
(Done Deals: Woodbine & Kingston continued...)
August 3rd, 2007
273 Milan St.
Located in one of the oldest sections of the city, among the many Victorian homes, this two-storey, freehold townhouse in Cabbagetown is practically new. Situated at the end of a row, it has the benefit of side windows and extra room for flowerbeds. The interiors were extensively upgraded at the time of construction, and further improved by the seller.
(Done Deals: Dundas and Parliament continued...)
July 20th, 2007
75 Dalhousie St., No. 708
This one-bedroom condominium located right downtown has a pleasing design scheme and showed like a model suite. The roughly 700-square-foot suite on the seventh floor has a combined living and dining room with laminate floors, built-in shelves and a Juliet balcony overlooking historic homes and a parkette.
(Done Deals: Shuter & Church continued...)
July 6th, 2007
62 Lynngrove Ave
Even selling at $42,000 over the asking price, this 1-1/2-storey, brick bungalow was a relatively affordable entry to the upscale Kingsway area, where most houses are worth more than a million dollars.
(Done Deals: Royal York & Bloor continued...)
June 8th, 2007
298 Jarvis st., No. 407
This 16-year old condominium was a great deal given the amount of space it contains. It\’s almost double the size of the newer properties in the same price category.
(Done Deals: Carlton and Jarvis continued...)
May 25th, 2007
145 Sorauren Ave.
After being outbid on properties in the High Park and Roncesvalles areas, Julie Kinnear\’s client acquired this 2 1/2-storey, semi-detached house by offering $35,100 more than the asking price.
(Done Deals: Roncesvalles Village continued...)
May 25th, 2007
64 Nairn Ave.
Julie Kinnear arranges a great deal again, this time for a semi-detached house in an attractive, family friendly neighbourhood.
(Done Deals: St. Clair and Dufferin continued...)
April 13th, 2007
230 King St. East, No. 412
On the fourth floor of a stylish new condominium building, this 700-square-foot suite has everything from a downtown address in the hip Sherbourne and King neighbourhood to modern amenities and finishes!
(Done Deals: King and Sherbourne continued...)
April 6th, 2007
957 St. Clarens Ave.
Julie Kinnear is back with a great deal on this semi-detached home at 957 St. Clarens Ave. in the Globe and Mail…
(Done Deals: Davenport and Lansdowne continued...)
February 16th, 2007
230 King Street East #306
The Julie Kinnear Team is back in the Globe and Mail again for a lovely condo at King and Sherbourne at 230 King Street East in the Globe and Mail. Thanks for all your support!
(Done Deals: St Lawrence Market continued...)
September 1st, 2006
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.
(Done Deals: Dufferin Grove continued...)
August 31st, 2006
499 Willard Ave.The Julie Kinnear team arranged a great deal on this early 1920s beautiful house.
(Done Deals: Annette and Jane continued...)
July 28th, 2006
The Julie Kinnear Team is in The Globe & Mail again for the sale of a four-year-old home on Jackson Pl.
(Done Deals: The Junction continued...)
June 11th, 2006
Julie is featured in the Globe and Mail Done Deals section for her deal on Chaplin Crescent.
(Done Deals: Chaplin Estates continued...)
May 12th, 2006
SYDNIA YU
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.
(Done Deals: Riverdale continued...)
May 12th, 2006
SYDNIA YU
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.
(Royal York & Dundas continued...)
May 5th, 2006
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.
(48 Priscilla Ave – Bloor West Village continued...)
May 1st, 2006
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.
(Scent of a housing boom continued...)
April 28th, 2006
This former farmhouse appealed to viewers because of its traditional look and affordable price, according to agent Julie Kinnear.
(Bloor West Village continued...)
March 24th, 2006
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.
(King West Village continued...)
March 10th, 2006
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.
(Roncesvalles Village continued...)
December 8th, 2005
On the eighth floor of a luxury building, the unit has an open-concept living and dining room combination, which flows seamlessly into the den/solarium.
(Swansea 22 Southport Street continued...)
December 3rd, 2005
In the trendy King West Village close to downtown attractions and fashionable shops and restaurants on King and Queen, the Tecumseth Lofts is a magnet for young professionals, singles and couples looking for a cool, urban space.
This two-bedroom condominium loft fits the bill with about 1,000 square feet of living space. It has a two-storey floor plan and an open-concept main floor with high ceilings and exposed ductwork.
(766 King St. West continued...)
November 25th, 2005
In the trendy King West Village close to downtown attractions and fashionable shops and restaurants on King and Queen, the Tecumseth Lofts is a magnet for young professionals, singles and couples looking for a cool, urban space.
This two-bedroom condominium loft fits the bill with about 1,000 square feet of living space. It has a two-storey floor plan and an open-concept main floor with high ceilings and exposed ductwork.
(39 Lola Road – Chaplin Estates continued...)
October 29th, 2005
This three-bedroom, two-storey brick house near Jane and Dundas streets stood out as an ideal starter home for young families or couples, agent Julie Kinnear says.
“It was a great value, [and was in] totally move-in condition,” Ms. Kinnear says of the semi-detached unit. “The mechanics were in good shape, the kitchen and bathroom were nice, and you could rent the basement apartment if you wanted extra income.”
(206 Gooch Avenue – Jane & Dundas continued...)
July 1st, 2005
Located in a warren of quiet, winding streets a short walk north of High Park, this three-bedroom semi-detached house is distinguished by its brightly painted walls and large eat-in kitchen with ceramic floor. The kitchen opens to a deck that overlooks a lush backyard with a nice canopy of trees and a tall fence.
The main-floor includes a living room and dining room with dark-stained hardwood floors. They are open to each other, but decorated to distinguish each as a separate space, with the living room reflecting a more casual aesthetic and the dining room set apart as a formal area. The latter has the added feature of receiving some natural light from a window in the back wall.
(78 Medland Crescent – High Park continued...)
August 6th, 2004
This one and a half-storey stone house offers a lot of character inside and out, but it also was an affordable entry into the genteel and leafy Kingsway neighbourhood.
“It was on a busy street, but it was a unique, old-fashioned, very quaint corner lot,” listing agent Julie Kinnear says. “It was prime Kingsway, so it qualifies for some of the best schools in Toronto, which is definitely a perk. And it had the leaded-glass windows and beautiful trim you’d expect in that neighbourhood.”
(1048 Royal York Road – The Kingsway continued...)
July 30th, 2004
This one and a half-storey stone house offers a lot of character inside and out, but it also was an affordable entry into the genteel and leafy Kingsway neighbourhood.
“It was on a busy street, but it was a unique, old-fashioned, very quaint corner lot,” listing agent Julie Kinnear says. “It was prime Kingsway, so it qualifies for some of the best schools in Toronto, which is definitely a perk. And it had the leaded-glass windows and beautiful trim you’d expect in that neighbourhood.”
(53 Coral Gables – Weston & Sheppard continued...)
June 4th, 2004
This one and a half-storey stone house offers a lot of character inside and out, but it also was an affordable entry into the genteel and leafy Kingsway neighbourhood.
“It was on a busy street, but it was a unique, old-fashioned, very quaint corner lot,” listing agent Julie Kinnear says. “It was prime Kingsway, so it qualifies for some of the best schools in Toronto, which is definitely a perk. And it had the leaded-glass windows and beautiful trim you’d expect in that neighbourhood.”
(80 Medland Crescent – High Park continued...)
May 21st, 2004
This one and a half-storey stone house offers a lot of character inside and out, but it also was an affordable entry into the genteel and leafy Kingsway neighbourhood.
“It was on a busy street, but it was a unique, old-fashioned, very quaint corner lot,” listing agent Julie Kinnear says. “It was prime Kingsway, so it qualifies for some of the best schools in Toronto, which is definitely a perk. And it had the leaded-glass windows and beautiful trim you’d expect in that neighbourhood.”
(159 Kingsview Blvd – Dixon & Kipling continued...)
April 29th, 2004
New Toronto is often overlooked as a coveted location, but there’s a large stock of affordable bungalows and two-storey houses in this pocket of Etobicoke close to a network of parks along Lake Ontario. This two-bedroom bungalow is near the Long Branch station, the terminus for the Queen Street streetcar, and a healthy commercial district along Lake Shore Boulevard.
“You get a nice-size lot at an affordable price, and because it’s in an established area you also get a lot of trees,” listing agent Julie Kinnear says.
(25 Ash Crecent – New Toronto continued...)
April 16th, 2004
This two-bedroom residence is part of a stacked townhouse of three units in the uber-trendy Liberty Village development that is consuming vast swaths of redundant industrial land around King Street West near Shaw Street.
“It was a no-brainer,” listing agent Julie Kinnear says. “It’s ideal for a young single or couple who want to own but are on a budget. It’s nicer than a condo because you have your own separate entrance, and maintenance fees are low because there are no amenities.”
(29 Sudbury Street – King & Shaw continued...)
February 20th, 2004
Weston Road has a deserved reputation for being paved and strip-malled into submission, but a number of quiet side streets running between Weston and Jane Street, north of Lawrence Avenue, offer some of the best values in Toronto.
It’s hard to imagine buying a five-bedroom house in the 416 area code for less than $400,000, but this 2,200-square-foot brick dwelling came in under the threshold.
(30 Joseph Street – Weston Village continued...)
February 13th, 2004
This three-bedroom stucco-clad townhouse is one of 12 custom infill freeholds built two years ago on a quiet laneway just off busy Dundas Street north of Bloor Street and a 10-minute walk to High Park.
“There are decks on every level, including off the third-floor master bedroom,” listing agent Julie Kinnear says. (There are three floors on top of the ground-floor garage.) “I think it was an awesome value. The only drawbacks were the very small yard and the street name.”
(2547A Dundas Street West – The Junction continued...)
November 29th, 2003
Increasingly unwilling to take on what they see as the risks of older Toronto properties, insurance companies are cancelling policies or demanding costly upgrades
After 24 years with the same insurance company, Elizabeth Kimball wasn’t expecting the news she got this summer — Royal Sun Alliance was cancelling the policy on her 100-year-old Toronto house. Thinking it had to be a mistake, Ms. Kimball called her agent. There was no mistake.
When Ms. Kimball asked where she might go to find another policy, her agent replied, “You might want to look in the Yellow Pages.”
(Old Houses New Nightmare continued...)
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