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.

Breaking the News
Let the youngsters know about the move at the earliest possible moment.
Realize first reactions of some young children involve fear of the unknown: “Where will I go to school?” “Will I have any friends?”

(Moving with Kids? continued...)

More and more indicators of Canadian economy show positive results and suggest the third quartile of 2010 will be the time, when the interest rate will finally start hiking.

When you ask any Canadian real estate agent about the year 2009, the answer will be probably "I have never experienced anything similar." Truly, 2009 was an extraordinary year for both realtors and their clients.

DONE DEALS TORONTO

Keele and Annette

352 Quebec Avenue

Published in Thursday’s Globe and Mail, JAN 28, 2010

• 352 QUEBEC AVENUE, TORONTO
• ASKING PRICE: $609,000
• SELLING PRICE: $605,000
• PREVIOUS SELLING PRICE: $515,000 (2005); $435,000 (2005); $275,000 (2001)
• TAXES$4,201 (2009)
• LOT SIZE: 20 by 120 feet
• DAYS ON THE MARKET: 14
• LISTING AGENT: Julie Kinnear, Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd.

(Done Deal From Globe & Mail: High Park continued...)

Weed by Marc Fuya

Some realtors feel that they simply chose a wrong career and start looking for other alternatives. Markham sales rep Phu Nhi Trac decided to make use of his knowledge gained during his real estate career and started a ‘gardening’ job in several dozens of rented houses. Soon, he turned this venture into country’s largest illegal marijuana operation.

(Markham Sales Rep Jailed for Weed Farms continued...)

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We've just posted a neighbourhood video of Roncesvalles Village. Have fun getting to know this cool 'hood!

See the video in our Roncesvalles Village real estate guide or right here:

The Government of Ontario has made a number of changes to the property assessment system that went into effect in the 2009 property tax year. These changes include the introduction of a four-year assessment update cycle and a phase-in of assessment increases.

(Attn Toronto Home Owners - Phased-in Property Assessment Explained continued...)

This movie made me feel like I did the first time I went to the movies.

(Steph reviews Avatar! continued...)

Star Trek Movie

This chronicle of the early days of James T. Kirk and his fellow USS Enterprise crew members is excellent. If you ever watched the original Star Trek as a kid, it brings in all your favourite characters - Bones, Scotty, Spok. The movie combines action, humour and drama to keep you on the edge of your seat. I loved it!

(Jen reviews Star Trek the Movie continued...)

True story of how our clients bought their amazing property in Leaside, despite the competitive market.

If you know someone who has given up on their search, be sure to introduce them to our team so we can help them.

(Frustrated No More! True Story of buying now in Toronto continued...)

Results for December 2009 once more revealed more than doubled number of sales compared to the year before, but also showed calmer mood of the year-end's market.

Hilarious. Great fun watching it over the holidays. Comedies sometimes get smiles, but this was a bellyache laugh! Beware sometimes juvenile humour.

The Hangover review

Your House Needs Cleaning
by Cristina Chirtes

Christmas and New Year parties are gone and your home needs general cleaning - again… What can you do, if you want to avoid traditional chemical detergents, which are harmful to you, your kids, your pets and to environment generally (not to mention their prices)?

Fourth part of the Toronto Homeowner Tips serie called "Cleaning Without Chemicals I." will help you to clean your Kitchen Stove, Fridge or Microwave without toxic weapons.

(Cleaning Without Chemicals I. continued...)