Toronto is a pet lover's city. With countless pet stores and services available its hard to know where to begin. Whether you're looking for raw pet food or want to pamper your pooch like royalty, we have two pet shops […]
Theresa: "Hi Internet, my name is Theresa Scandiffio and I’ve recently purchased a loft thanks to Jen from the Julie Kinnear Team, so I wanted just take time to give a shoutout. She’s incredible, she’s highly knowledgeable, she’s super fun. […]
Last week, we we're doing some winter cleaning in the web archives and realized that we have couple of really nice photo essays that are covered in virtual dust with pictures too nice to just leave them be. So, […]
Natalie: "Hi, we’re Natalie & Ryan and we’re first time homebuyers and Tyler helped us buy this beautiful house in Mimico. We’re really really excited to move in and want to thank you guys so much for helping us!" SK00SK
Congrats David MacNeil you are this months Krazy Kontest Winner!
It seems everywhere we go recently people have been abuzz about the new cat cafe that opened in mid November. Although other cities around the world have opened similar establishments, this is the first of its kind in Toronto. So […]
We did some winter cleaning in our website's archives and found this beautiful picture of ducks swimming in the pond in Cedarvale Park published two years ago in this photo essay - Winter in Toronto’s Parks. Are you looking […]
I’m Allan MacDonald and I’ve been a client to Julie Kinnear’s for a long time. About a year ago, when my wife and I found out we were expecting our second son, we decided it was a time for us […]
The Bridge Of Light by Michael Muraz Here we are in December with 2015 almost behind us. Everyone is probably starting to prepare for the upcoming holidays. Who would have thought in January that this year is going to bring […]
ADDRESS 50 Wabash Avenue, Toronto OPENING HOURS Outdoor market from May to October Indoor market during the winter Mondays from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM PHONE 416 533 6363 EMAIL CONNECT Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Sorauren […]
Katherine: "I’m Katherine, this is Kevin and this is Nayda. We just sold our house in Bloor West Village for over asking and we’ve been living there for a couple of years but when she was born, we decided that […]
It's the most wonderful time of the year! The holidays are quickly approaching us and that means lots of family & friends parties to attend so this month's gift card is to the LCBO. Just answer the following skill testing […]
"Hi, my husband Colin and I met Julie when we were interviewing some realtors when we were considering selling our house and immediately we liked Julie’s style and her demeanor and we’ve honestly never regretted the decision to go with […]
347 Sorauren Ave., No. 219 ASKING PRICE: $519,000 SELLING PRICE: $540,000 PREVIOUS SELLING PRICE: $335,000 (2012); $88,916 (2000) TAXES: $2,483 (2014) DAYS ON THE MARKET: 6 LISTING AGENT: Julie Kinnear, Keller Williams Neighbourhood Realty 347 Sorauren Avenue The Action: Along the […]
Thank you to everyone that came out in the rain to donate to the Daily Bread foodbank, get a great pumpkin and to see what the JKT was dressed as this year! We were The Holidays!!! Check out the video […]
Megan: "I’m Megan and my husband and I have worked with the Julie Kinnear Team on several occasions. We bought our first house with them a few years ago and we’re just in the midst of buying and selling our […]
OREA's article "Surviving the busy spring season" published earlier this year takes a look on the spring season on real estate market, which is one of the busiest periods of the year for real estate agents. In the article, Julie […]
Mortgage by GotCredit For all but the luckiest among us, buying a house is the biggest investment we will ever make. Homes are where our plans see fruition, our goals are met and our families grow. So it's no wonder […]
Don Phillips. A big congrats!
Janet: "Hi, my name is Janet. Here’s my experience working with the Julie Kinnear Team! We, my spouse and I, Tom, had been living in separate houses having come from different families and different backgrounds and we decided that we […]
KINNEAR'S KOMMENTS Vol. 23, Issue 6, November 2015 Well, I look at November fondly as “Birthday Month” for me :) Apparently it is not everyone’s fave month but this year has certainly been blessed with beautiful early Fall - like […]
Golden by Adrian Berg Despite the recent outbreaks of summer, winter is indeed coming - a fact that is repeated very loudly on the internet every year by the broad fandom of one popular TV show that shall remain unnamed […]
Dan: "Hi there! I’m here to thank Julie for helping us sell our family home. We were in that house for - myself, my family - we were there for over 45 years. It was a tough time thinking about […]
Finding a suitable park for you four-legged friend can be a tough task. A good park doesn't necessarily mean big vast fields of green. Sometimes a smaller area is just enough if it's safe and easily accessible. Luckily, Toronto offers […]
Hi everyone, this year's Pumpkin Patch has been amazing, all the people who came by to to donate or just say hello were great and we are very happy we had this kind of fun again! Here are some of […]
November! Yikes how time flies when you are selling and buying houses! This month's gift card is to Chapters Indigo. So many good books out there, treat yourself! Just answer the following skill testing question for your chance to win! […]
Kenny: "Ok, so my name is Kenny Pierce and I lived in Toronto for the last decade and prior to that: Seattle. And I’ve just moved back out for purpose of being close to the family. I was debating on […]
223 Bering Ave., Toronto ASKING PRICE: $1,199,000 SELLING PRICE: $1,205,000 TAXES: $6,499 (2014) DAYS ON THE MARKET: 3 LISTING AGENT: Julie Kinnear, Keller Williams Neighbourhood Realty The Action: Located a block from Fairfield Park, this custom home was one of only […]
Fergus had been looking for a home with rental income for a long time before hiring the Julie Kinnear Team to help him with his search. Shortly thereafter, he purchased his first house in the East End! Fergus: "Hello, my […]
Julie was featured on College Pro Affinity's website in their spotlights section! Below is the profile, which can also be found here. JULIE KINNEAR: Keller Williams Realty Julie started her College Pro career "so young and so dumb" (her words, […]
A recent modification to the boundaries surrounding a West End school that angered many people went into effect this school year. Shifting school boundaries can cause frustration, anger, even heartache, but there are ways to prepare oneself for their possibility. […]
Anne and her cat Pepper talk about the experience her and Paul had working with the Julie Kinnear Team to buy their detached home in East Danforth! Anne: "Hi everybody, my name is Anne and I’m just hanging out in […]
Toronto dusk by Jude Freeman September is behind us, kids are in schools again and nature is starting to wear all the warm colours that will cause social media to overflow with artsy pictures of falling leaves. As for the […]
115 Garden Avenue ASKING PRICE: $1,049,000 SELLING PRICE: $1.4-million PREVIOUS SELLING PRICE: $463,500 (2004) TAXES: $5,495 (2015) DAYS ON THE MARKET: 1 LISTING AGENT: Julie Kinnear, Keller Williams Neighbourhood Realty The Action: Semi-detached properties are popular real estate in Roncesvalles, but […]
Matt and Ulana had very specific criteria for their future home. With Holly's guidance and patience they found their ideal home in Toronto's hot Junction neighbourhood! Holly advised them on all the details and strategies needed to be able to […]
Autumn is upon us. Time to give thanks and time to be ghoulish! This month's gift card is to the Dollarama. A one stop shop for all your Halloween or Thanksgiving decorations! Just answer the following skill testing question for […]
Claudio and Marcela had pinpointed a desire to live in one particular building in the High Park Neighbourhood. At the time there wasn't anything available in the building that spoke to them. Holly did some research and found a condo […]
"Hi, my name is Catherine and I love the Julie Kinnear Team. I’ve first found them when I was looking for a house and they did beautiful marketing material and I really loved them. I had them in mind for […]
Pizza. Older than dirt. Simple as pie. Tasty as hell. While in the past, the more fastidious you were with your order, the further afield you may have had to roam, Toronto's current pizza landscape has more options than ever. […]
Kinnear's Komments Vol. 23, Issue 5, September 2015 Julie’s Scoop Happy Fall to our fabulous friends and clients, How crazy was the weather last week in Toronto? Going from massive heat wave to 20 degrees cooler virtually overnight? Oh well, […]
The Blue Jays were World Series winners in 1992-1993. Kongrats to Lisa Au! GO JAYS GO!!
"We're pretty excited because the Julie Kinnear Team just helped us sell our condo and buy a fantastic new condo, which we're really excited about because we're moving in in less then two months. We want to put a special […]
Sunrise to the West by PressureNet Summer is slowly starting to fade out and will be soon replaced with falling leaves and chilly wind. August was a good month for sellers, since the real estate market was moving in the […]
37 Grenadier Road ASKING PRICE: $797,900 SELLING PRICE: $867,000 PREVIOUS SELLING PRICE: $450,000 (2007) TAXES: $3,630 (2014) DAYS ON THE MARKET: 7 LISTING AGENT: Julie Kinnear, Keller Williams Neighbourhood Realty The Action: Buyers hoping to reside close to Roncesvalles shops, schools […]
It's September! We hope you all had a good fun summer. We are huge Jay fans here on the JKT so this question and prize is for the Jay fans out there! The gift card is to the Blue Jays […]
Just what you have been waiting for all summer, coming out September 9th. Stylish Character Home with Extra Pizzazz in Roncy! Over a century old Edwardian style, sprawling 3 storey semi boasting approximately 3000 square feet of superb living space (including […]
Rich talks about helping his daughter buy her first condo in Roncesvalles, Toronto with the JKT My daughter was looking for a new place in Toronto and she had very little experience. We were living up in Newmark, so we […]
More movies, more celebrities! This festival just gets more exciting every year! http://tiff.net/festivals/festival15
Just like celebrities' dazzling made up looks, with staging homes too can be made to look stunning. It is like a cosmetic makeover where eye catching and aesthetically pleasing designs replace unwanted furniture or colour. Of late, home staging has […]
Kongrats to Sean Flinn! Canada won 217 medals in the Pan Am Games. Enjoy your 2 tickets to the CNE!!!
Toronto by Wyliepoon Just like the outside temperatures were high last month, so was the Toronto real estate market. This is a no surprise for those who read our market reports regularly, since this is a trend that continues from […]
Dare we mention that it's the last month of the summer and what a summer it has been in Toronto! So much excitement with the Pan Am Games. Speaking of Pan Am, if you can answer how many medals in […]
Gelato. Sherbet. Sorbet. Ice cream. Whichever one you pick, it's cold and delightful and very nearly necessary on some of those really sweltering summer days. While it would be a worthy endeavour to list and describe all of the purveyors […]
Volunteering at the Daily Bread Foodbank! Food sorting and some sweeping and mopping! The Daily Bread Foodbank staff are so lovely. Always happy to see us and always thankful for the time we take to help out! More photos HERE. […]
Sam Butcher knows her stuff! It was in 1980 that O'Canada became the official national anthem. Enjoy your Ultimate Dining Card!
Whether you're a first time homebuyer or an established property owner looking for a good place to plunk your hard earned savings, Toronto real estate remains one of the best – if not the best – investment opportunities. In fact, […]
KINNEAR’S KOMMENTS Vol. 23, Issue 4, July 2015 Happy Summer to my fabulous friends and clients, Hope you are enjoying yourselves immensely. Since our actual summers are so short – please be sure to take in as much as you […]
Residential Front Yard and Boulevard Parking (Licensed Locations). This website is designed to provide information to the public and to real estate agents concerning licensed Residential Front Yard and Boulevard Parking locations. It is not a substitute for the requirement […]
Roncy by Danielle Scott Looks like the real estate market continues to rise to heights never seen before! You might remember that two months ago, there was some record breaking. In fact, the number of sales in April 2015 was […]
HIGH PARK High Park is one of Toronto's largest municipal parks, spreading across from Bloor Street West to The Queensway for over 161 hectares. More than one third of the park is left in it's natural state, so visitors can […]
Happy Birthday Canada!! We hope you have a wonderful day off celebrating the birth of our country! No birthday party is complete without food so this month's kontest is for the Ultimate Dining Card! You can use it at Milestone's, […]
To Buy or Rent For Your Child Attending University? After all the sacrifice and long hours spent helping your child with their homework, the day has finally come: your kid is going off to college or university. But with the […]
19 BELLE AYRE BLVD ASKING PRICE: $949,000 SELLING PRICE: $1,111,000 PREVIOUS SELLING PRICE: $310,000 (1998) TAXES: $6,000 (2014) DAYS ON THE MARKET: 6 LISTING AGENT: Julie Kinnear, Keller Williams Neighbourhood Realty The Action: In April, the real estate scene in Davisville […]
A stroll in Roncesvalles, one of the trendiest neighbourhoods of Toronto reconfirms the City's status as the Mecca of Multiculturalism. You not only experience Polish culture spilled across the neighbourhood but also witness how Little Poland (named because of large […]
Kongrats to Catherine Pan! Montreal hosted the 1976 Olympics. Enjoy using your LCBO gift card!
One Block Queen Street East by Marc Falardeau May has passed and the weather is getting warmer and warmer. It just makes you want to spend the day outside, maybe in a park with kids or pets and maybe an […]
On June 6, Metrolinx celebrated the launch of Union Pearson Express – the dedicated air-rail link that speeds travellers from Union Station downtown to Pearson, stopping at Bloor and Weston stations on the way. Progress isn't easy sometimes, and we […]
Tips and tactics for maximizing the value when selling your rental property Whether you've owned an investment property for decades or are a relative newbie to life as a landlord, the thought of selling must never be too far from […]
ADDRESS 249 Gerrard Street East, Toronto OPENING HOURS Monday-Tuesday: Closed Wednesday-Friday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM PHONE 416 934 9009 EMAIL CONNECT Website | Facebook | Twitter | […]
June, June wonderful June!!! Schools finish, holidays begin and it's the start of summer! So much happens in June! This month's gift card is to the LCBO! Let's get this party started! Just answer the following skill testing question for […]
If you're one of the many thousands of commuters currently trudging from destinations outside the city of Toronto to a place of work downtown, then this article's for you. Sure, while the suburbs of growing cities like Milton, Burlington, Whitby […]
So, you've finally met the perfect life partner and now need a little more space than when you were single? Or maybe you've decided to expand your family with the addition of children or a dog? If so, the Julie […]
Roncesvalles is a charming West Toronto neighbourhood. Unlike much of downtown Toronto, this cute stretch still boasts many independent stores and businesses. Little unique storefronts dot the street offering everything from Polish baked goods to used books and records. A […]
Kinnear's Komments Vol. 23, Issue 3, May 2015 Julie's Scoop Hellooooo, Happy May 2-4 long weekend! Apparently this is the earliest in the year it can occur, so next year the cycle turns and it will in fact be on […]
The Bay's first product was fur! Kongrats to Jounghwa No, enjoy your $25.00 gift card to The Bay!
Live-work spaces, one of the hottest new housing trends in Toronto these days, might just also be one of the oldest. Traditional live-work spaces – where a store or workshop was operated on the ground floor while the owner's family […]
In a situation that would ordinarily be extremely stressful I was very lucky. I was introduced to the Julie Kinnear Team. They actually helped me sell my property at a price that was far beyond my expectations with service that […]
98 EDWIN AVE., TORONTO ASKING PRICE: $549,900 SELLING PRICE: $661,111 PREVIOUS SELLING PRICE: $425,000 (2011); $287,500 (2007); $202,000 (2005); $158,000 (2004) TAXES: $2,411 (2014) DAYS ON THE MARKET: 4 LISTING AGENT: Julie Kinnear and Holly Chandler, Keller Williams Neighbourhood Realty The […]
Photo by Amarpreet Kaur April is gone and I hope you all had happy Easter holidays. However, while the kids were hunting eggs, the real estate market was rising once again. In fact, according to TREB's President Paul Etherington, the […]
Welcome May! This month's gift card is to the Bay! You can treat yourself to a Pan Am t-shirt or sweatshirt! Just answer the following skill testing question for your chance to win! One correct answer to the following skill-testing […]
Forget Starbucks and Tim Hortons. These are the unique, quirky neighbourhood spots that sprout out of the Roncesvalles area like mushrooms on a log. Cheerful, caffeinated mushrooms. I visited three of the better known ones one week in April, and […]
Jessica & Alex Building a Multi-generational Urban Dream Home in Downtown Toronto Alex: Last year we were speaking with my in-laws, Jessica's parents, and we've decided that we had more house than we needed and we were moving back to […]
Kongratulations to Alison Booz!! The legend is that you can balance an egg on a table on the first day spring! Next year I am going to try it!! Enjoy your gift card to Canadian Tire!
Photo by 53Kevin Despite the low temperatures in March, spring is slowly sneaking to Toronto. While kids were having fun during the March break, both average prices and overall sales in the real estate market were rising. This trend applies […]
Linda shares her story as she moved from a big old home in Toronto's Parkdale neighbourhood, and found the perfect property to save for retirement in The Junction Triangle with The JKT. "Hi, my name is Linda and I've worked […]
"We're Katherine and Sean, we bought our house with the Julie Kinnear Team about eight years ago and really had a great experience then, when we were looking to move to a bigger home with our growing family. We decided […]
Whether it's selling houses or cleaning, its time to get busy because it's SPRING!! The $25.00 gift card is to Canadian Tire. Get your spring cleaning supplies and or anything else you need to start this season off right :) […]
48 FERMANAGH AVE., TORONTO ASKING PRICE: $759,000 SELLING PRICE: $900,000 PREVIOUS SELLING PRICE: $503,548 (2007); $94,000 (1997) TAXES: $3,600 (2014) DAYS ON THE MARKET: 6 LISTING AGENT: Julie Kinnear, Keller Williams Neighbourhood Realty The Action: Roncesvalles is a popular community where […]
36 MANOR RD. E., TORONTO ASKING PRICE: $995,000 SELLING PRICE: $1,020,000 PREVIOUS SELLING PRICE: $245,010 (1997) TAXES: $5,733 (2014) DAYS ON THE MARKET: 7 LISTING AGENT: Julie Kinnear, Keller Williams Neighbourhood Realty The Action: Late last year, midtown residences were […]
Address: 98 Edwin Avenue Neighbourhood: Dovercourt-Wallace-Emerson-Junction Agent: Holly Chandler and Julie Kinnear, Keller Williams Neighbourhood Realty, Brokerage Price: $549,900 The Place: An updated two bedroom semi just off Dupont in the Junction Triangle. Bragging Rights: A house in Toronto at […]
ADDRESS 1781 Danforth Ave, Toronto OPENING HOURS Monday: Closed Tuesday-Thursday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM PHONE 416 778 6608 EMAIL CONNECT Website […]
Tyler Delaney 1. If you were a super hero what powers would you have? "It might be a bit cliché, but teleportation...with the ability to bring people with me. I could get across the city everyday without having to deal […]
Kongrats to Ulana Bochnewicz and Tom Arndt!! Julius Caesar was killed on the Ides of March! They have both won a $500.00 gift card to Visa! Enjoy your shopping sprees!
Kinnear's Komments Vol. 22, Issue 8, March 2015 Happy Spring Forward! I have to say the time change really makes the evenings and days seem longer, and the break in the weather has brought a welcome spring feeling! Another sign […]
Every time you move homes, it represents a monumental life change. This feeling is amplified if you're moving from a home you've loved for years of your life. This will add to the stress of moving from the home you […]
"We've recently sold our house with the Julie Kinnear's help. We have met with Julie about three or four months before, to plan the process of getting our house ready for sale. She listened to what our needs were, told […]
"I've been working with the JKT to sell my house, which was a really great process and also to purchase this condo. All that within a very short period of time. And I just wanna say that I was really […]
"My experience was great, I actually came over from another realtor, I've been looking for 4 months and I just had no luck. And then in pretty much a week, they (The JKT) found exactly what I wanted. So it's […]
It's that time of year, we lose an hour of sleep but gain sunshine at the end of the day which makes us very happy! Reminder as well, when you change your clocks, check and change your smoke detector batteries! […]
Harbourfront condo by josullivan.59 Last month we had some serious winter apocalypse weather here in Toronto. However, despite the fact that in some places the snow mass was actually higher than 2 storey houses, the real estate market kept rising. […]
Sound the horns! It's time for the March Grand Prize Kontest! You have the chance to win one of two $500.00 Visa gift card. If you have been entering the kontest through out the year than you have a better […]
Sue Seaman is the happy winner of our Kontest. February has 29 days every four years!
The Millionaire Real Estate Agent by Gary Keller At the beginning of "The Millionaire Real Estate Agent", Gary Keller opens with a story of a shepherd guarding his flock and spotting a wolf. When taking aim at the wolf, the […]
Toronto Skyline byChristine Wagner The new year is off with a bang – the real estate market has taken off quickly, similar to last year. We have been experiencing multiple offers already, steady open houses and bookings. We have quite […]
The Julie Kinnear Team Will Help You Find the Home and the School of Your Dreams We at the Julie Kinnear Team know how important moving into a good school district determines where you choose to buy your next home. […]
February is the month of love! This gift card is to Tim Hoton's! Treat your favourite person to a donut or muffin. Just answer the following skill testing question for your chance to win! One correct answer to the following […]
Retire in Chatham-Kent and don’t break the bank. Check out this Article from the Globe & Mail series on where to retire after city living in places like Toronto. When Ron Veitch and Karen Benson first visited Ridgetown, Ont., a […]
Kinnear's Komments Vol. 22, Issue 7, January 2015 Dear Clients & Friends, Happy New Year! We wish you much Joy in 2015! The new year is off with a bang – the real estate market has taken off quickly, similar […]
Elissa Schmidt is very happy to be the winner of the $25.00 Subway gift card! This year is the the Year of Sheep. The sheep is a Yin energy, a symbol of Peace, Harmonious co-existence and Tranquility.
Toronto by Doug According to the TorontoMLS System, number of sales in December 2014 has increased by 2.0% to 6,519 in comparison with 6,391 units sold in December 2013. The average price rose to $616,13 which is a 4,36% increase […]
Shift – How Top Real Estate Agents Tackle Tough Times by Gary Keller The only constant in the real estate market is it will fluctuate. What differentiates the top sellers from those who fail, is the seller's ability to negotiate […]
217 DONLANDS AVE., TORONTO ASKING PRICE:$549,000 SELLING PRICE:$640,000 PREVIOUS SELLING PRICE:$480,000 (2013); $365,018 (2010); $189,000 (2002); $176,200 (1999) TAXES: $2,650 (2014) DAYS ON THE MARKET: 8 LISTING AGENT: Julie Kinnear and Jennifer Palacios, Keller Williams Neighbourhood Realty East York House […]