Nothing Good about this Shepherd
Even the talented Matt Damon can't rescue this snooze-fest about the founding of the CIA. The Good Shepherd review
2006 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 […]
Newsletter March 1999
Kinnear's Komments Volume 7 Issue 1 By Referral Only™ March 1999 Personal Update Sharing with you some personal history, must include an introduction to my little (read big) cats! Being true blue pet lovers, we adopted Betty and Barney from […]
Newsletter October 1999
Kinnear's Komments Volume 7 Issue 2 By Referral Only™ Summer 1999 Summer Adventures: Europe 1999 WOW time flies!! It seems like ages ago though, but this summer I was fortunate to be able to travel for 5 weeks! My friend […]
Newsletter Summer 1999
Kinnear's Komments Volume 7 Issue 2 By Referral Only™ Summer 1999 Realtor to cross Canada to fight spinal cord injuries: John Ryan Regeneration Tour You heard it here first!! Soon the media will be introducing you to our newest Canadian […]
Newsletter March 2000
Kinnear's Komments Volume 8 Issue 1 By Referral Only™ March 2000 Julie's Personal Challenge In the last issue I was telling you about my great trip to Europe and Turkey and this issue I am telling you about my great […]
Newsletter October 2000
Kinnear's Komments Volume 8 Issue 3 By Referral Only™ October 2000 Update - Julie's health: Answered Prayers In late September Julie was given the good news by her oncologist at PMH that she was in remission. A recent speech she […]
Newsletter Summer 2000
Kinnear's Komments Volume 8 Issue 2 By Referral Only™ Summer 2000 Life & Times of Julie Kinnear Update: Julie's health In the last edition of Kinnear's Komments the news of my diagnosis of Hodgkins' Lymphoma elicited much support and kind […]
Newsletter May 2001
Kinnear's Komments Volume 9 Issue 2 By Referral Only™ May 2001 Back On Track What a difference a year makes! I received great news from my oncologist at my 6 month checkup. I am in good health with no signs […]
Newsletter February 2001
Kinnear's Komments Volume 9 Issue 1 By Referral Only™ February 2001 The Scoop from Julie: Many Thanks For Your Loyalty & Well Wishes My health update - I am feeling really good! It is such a thrill to wake up […]
Newsletter December 2001
Kinnear's Komments Volume 9 Issue 3 By Referral Only™ December 2001 What an Amazing Mom I Have - Time to say Goodbye How can I put into words how much my Mother means to me? Every day I count my […]
Newsletter April 2002
Kinnear's Komments Volume 10 Issue 1 By Referral Only™ April 2002 On my own again in a hectic market! This year seems to be flying by and I must apologize for not getting this newsletter out earlier With all the […]
Newsletter October 2002
Kinnear's Komments Volume 10 Issue 2 By Referral Only™ October 2002 Keeping the Pace What a gorgeous summer. Wow. How lucky were we? Personally I had a wonderful couple of weeks in Portugal, as well as visited family in Vancouver, […]
Newsletter December 2002
Kinnear's Komments Volume 10 Issue 3 By Referral Only™ December 2002 Winter Wonderland Well, the leaves finally fell, the snow arrived (albeit sporadically), Bella put on her woolly coat and the Christmas (or is it holiday) tree went up winter […]
Newsletter February 2003
Kinnear's Komments Volume 11 Issue 1 By Referral Only™ February 2003 Consider This We're just starting into this new year, and so much has already happened. As you see I went to two different funerals in January. How incredibly powerful […]
Newsletter June 2003
Kinnear's Komments Volume 11 Issue 2 By Referral Only™ June 2003 Julie's Scoop Now that the arduous winter (and hopefully cold wet spring) are behind us, I hope to see more of you! Can't wait for some warm weather, especially […]
Newsletter September 2003
Kinnear's Komments Volume 11 Issue 3 By Referral Only™ September 2003 Julie's Scoop What a wonderful, wacky and full summer we've had - here's a snippet of some of the things going on in my world - Second Best Month […]
Newsletter December 2003
Kinnear's Komments Volume 11 Issue 4 By Referral Only? December 2003 Julie's Scoop Don't you love the holiday season? It is truly a special time of year. People come together and give so generously, love so openly & express their […]
Newsletter June 2004
Kinnear's Komments Volume 12 Issue 2 By Referral Only™ June 2004 Julie's Scoop By the time you read this, I will be in Tuscany with my partner Mary! We have planned this exciting vacation for a long time, I think […]
Newsletter March 2004
Kinnear's Komments Volume 12 Issue 1 By Referral Only™ March 2004 Julie's Scoop Spring has sprung or has it? Toronto temperatures hit a record 18 degrees on March 5, and then we had a snowstorm 2 days later. Who knows […]
Newsletter September 2004
Kinnear's Komments Volume 12 Issue 3 By Referral Only™ September 2004 Julie's Scoop What a wonderful summer it's been, despite the cool weather! Travel-wise, Tuscany was all that we could have hoped for and more. We did a side trip […]
Newsletter December 2004
Kinnear's Komments Volume 12 Issue 4 By Referral Only™ December 2004 Julie's Scoop It's here again…my favourite time of the year… my birthday! (just joking) I mean the holiday season. This is a perfect time to reflect on the events […]
Newsletter March 2005
Kinnear's Komments Volume 13 Issue 1 By Referral Only March 2005 Julie's Scoop Despite the cold slushy snowy weather, and the houses definitely not showing their best, we are in the middle of the hot real estate market season! As […]
Newsletter June 2005
Kinnear's Komments Volume 13 Issue 2 By Referral Only™ June 2005 Julie's Scoop The long-awaited warmer weather has finally arrived yeah! Don't you just love the extended long light evenings, and eating dinner outdoors. We are very much enjoying the […]
Newsletter September 2005
Kinnear's Komments Volume 13 Issue 3 By Referral Only™ September 2005 Julie's Scoop We are back in action after a relaxing summer! While Mary and I went to the cottage to enjoy the beautiful August weather, KJ and Nicole stayed […]
Newsletter July 2006
Kinnear's Komments Volume 14, Issue 3 July 06 Julie's Scoop Summertime, and the living is easy! Toronto is such a great place to live, especially in summer when the city pours out onto the streets to enjoy the many cultural […]
Ayumi Iizuka GEM (genuine evidence of merit)
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 […]
2006 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 […]
2006 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 - […]
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. Monetary donations can be made over the phone or online. Cheque donations can be sent to: Daily Bread Food […]
Newsletter October 2006
Kinnear's Komments Volume 14, Issue 4 October 06 Julie's Scoop Fall is one of my favourite times - the leaves changing, time to splurge on new clothes, the Leafs are back, it's the start of the new TV season, and […]
Julie’s New Rental Review
Julie loves to review rentals and this one is pretty good! Friends With Money review
Not an ordinary Chick flick!
This film made Dixie Chicks fans out of dedicated dance music addicts and insistent countryphobes. It also brought Toronto to its feet in one of the fastest and loudest standing ovations Kathleen has seen. Naturally, Kathleen went to see the […]
2006 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.
2006 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 […]
Done Deals: Dufferin Grove
DONE DEALS TORONTO Dufferin Grove SYDNIA YU From Friday's Globe and Mail 198 Delaware Ave. Asking price: $599,900 Selling price: $701,250 Taxes: $4,337 (2006) Days on market: seven Situated on a tree-lined street just south of Bloor Street and west […]
Done Deals: Annette and Jane
DONE DEALS TORONTO Annette and Jane SYDNIA YU From Friday's Globe and Mail 499 Willard Ave. Asking price: $459,900 Selling price: $480,000 Taxes: $3,830 (2006) Days on market: 9 Listing and co-op agent: Julie Kinnear, Royal LePage Real Estate Services […]
Done Deals: The Junction
DONE DEALS TORONTO The Junction SYDNIA YU From Friday's Globe and Mail 34 Jackson Pl. Asking price: $229,900 Selling price: $224,000 Taxes: $1,700 (2005) Days on market: 23 The location of this freehold townhouse was both its best and worst […]
2006 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. For more info contact Susanne at
2006 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 […]
Save the Roncesvalles Revue Theatre!
Save the Revue is a community group bidding to run the Revue as a non-profit entity. For more information and find out how you can help, please go to the web site: (www.savetherevue.com).
Newsletter January 2006
Kinnear's Komments Volume 14 Issue 1 By Referral Only™ January 2006 Julie's Scoop Happy New Year! We are all back in action after a great holiday season. In the hopes of creating a new tradition (when we're not in Vancouver), […]
Movie reviews galore: Nacho Libre, X-Men III, The Omen
Nicole sets out to laugh, to be thrilled and to be scared in one set of bold movie reviews. All three of Nacho Libre, X-Men III: the Last Stand, The Omen get at least three of Nicole's coveted stars. Check […]
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. Eligibility for a cover story is governed by peer nomination. Much thanks to our fellow realtors. brokers, managers and mortgage professionals […]
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 […]
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.
Done Deals: Chaplin Estates
DONE DEALS TORONTO Chaplin Estates SYDNIA YU From Friday's Globe and Mail 102 Hillsdale Ave. West Asking price: $799,000 Selling price: $770,000 Taxes: $5,500 (2005) Days on market: seven This detached Georgian-style home in the Chaplin Estates neighbourhood near […]
2006 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 […]
Newsletter April 2006
Kinnear's Komments Volume 14 Issue 2 By Referral Only™ April 2006 Julie's Scoop Welcome Spring! In the dictionary, spring is defined as 'a time of growth and renewal', and it has certainly been that for our Team. We are so […]
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.
Kinnear’s Toronto Top 10 Unique Holiday Gift Ideas
With the holiday season upon us the question arises once more: how do we keep gift-giving interesting and fun? If you're looking for cool holiday gifts for those hard-to-shop-for loved ones, why not give them a holiday experience they'll remember […]
2006 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
Julie featured twice in Globe & Mail’s done deals!
Julie's sale at 16 Lount Street was in today's Globe and Mail as one of the Done Deals of the week: Riverdale. On the same day, Julie's condo sale at 1 St Johns Road #301 was in today's Globe and […]
Done Deals: Riverdale
SYDNIA YU From Friday's Globe and Mail 16 Lount Street Asking price: $324,900 Selling price: $336,100 Taxes: $2,275 (2005) Days on market: eight For professionals, young couples or families looking for a home with all the essentials, in move-in condition […]
Done Deals: Royal York & Dundas
SYDNIA YU From Friday's Globe and Mail 1 St. Johns Rd., No. 301 Asking price: $269,900 Selling price: $325,500 Taxes: $1,886 (2005) Days on market: 10 This condominium loft at the corner of Clendanan Avenue and Dundas Street West attracted […]
Movie Review: Scary Movie 4
Nicole isn't scared but those who don't like bad movies might be. Scary Movie 4 review.
Done Deals: 48 Priscilla Ave – Bloor West Village
SYDNIA YU From Friday's Globe and Mail 48 Priscilla Ave. Asking price: $269,000 Selling price: $263,000 Taxes: $1,913 (2005) Days on market: seven In a neighbourhood where house sizes vary considerably — from semi-detached to monster infills — this one-bedroom […]
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. He asks Julie what a Starbucks would mean for Toronto's Junction neighbourhood. Read the whole article (hint the end) to find out what Julie […]
Movie Review: Inside Man
Normally mild-mannered and optimistic Nicole sees Inside Man and cuts it to shreds. Find out why and save yourself the price of a movie ticket and two hours of your time.
2006 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 […]
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. ANDY […]
Done Deals: Bloor West Village
SYDNIA YU From Friday's Globe and Mail 59 MacGregor Ave. Asking price: $399,900 Selling price: $401,000 Taxes: $4,043 (2005) Days on market: eight Likely one of the first homes built in what is now a family friendly neighbourhood, this former […]
2006 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 […]
2006 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 […]
2006 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 […]
2006 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 […]
2006 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 […]
2006 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 […]
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.
King West Village
By SYDNIA YU Friday 24 March 2006 140 Bathurst St., No. 101 Asking price: $179,900 Selling price: $174,500 Previous selling price: $161,649 (2002) Taxes: $1,242 (2005) Days on market: 14 This one-bedroom suite at the base of a new nine-storey […]
2006 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 […]
2006 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. […]
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.
Roncesvalles Village
By SYDNIA YU Friday 10 March 2006 347 Sorauren Avenue, No. 209 Asking price: $209,900 Selling price: $210,000 Taxes: $1,224 (2005) Days on market: 17 This live/work studio is among 48 funky condominium lofts created in the late 1990s in […]
2006 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 […]
2006 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 […]
2006 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 […]
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. Just one of the above is a very […]
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 […]
2006 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 […]
Chronicles of Narnia Review
Nicole reviews The Chronicles of Narnia. Fond childhood memories but not as good as the book.