Congratulations to the winner of our December 2021 Krazy Kontest. The correct answer to our question "Toronto has recorded snow falls of over 40cm in a day 4 times! What is the total of those 4 combined?" is 175.2cm. And […]
Find out what is Julie's favorite thing this Friday: I have loved The Gist for a while now. Very cool Sports News Blog - It is an interesting, amusing and female oriented view on all the happenings in the sporting […]
Jay's Favorite Thing Friday: Enjoying a fun walk down Roncy on a Saturday night along the yellow brick Road. Felt like a munchkin, lookng for for the good witch Glenda. Gave up, went to Pizza Defina instead and ordered their […]
Julie shares her favorite thing Friday: "We love our “high viz” Shedrow dog vests - especially for our 2 black dogs - makes it much safer walking our girls in the neighbourhood at night. (BTW- My new iphone camera makes […]
It's time to bundle up! Toronto's weather forecast is calling for heaps of snow this week and you might want to stay indoors. To have some fun join our Krazy Kontest for December. This month's lucky winner will receive a […]
Crispy apple peels and slices itself - and voila! Here goes healthy human snack, doggy snack, apple pie ....Watch Julie make apple magic happen.
Congratulations to the winner of our November 2021 Krazy Kontest. The correct answer to our question "In the premiere Santa Claus Parade - one of the floats picked up Santa 🎅 from Union Station and delivered him to the downtown Toronto […]
https://www.instagram.com/nithernor/ Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) reached the second-highest level on record for the month of October. However, the inventory of homes for sale did not keep up with demand. The number of new listings was down […]
The most useful thing of the week is... Julie: "One of my new fave things is this wacky looking patio heater cover - great for Toronto winters and all this rain!"
Win a $75 Gift Certificate to the restaurant of your choice! Just answer the following skill-testing question for your chance to win! One correct answer to the question will be drawn. To get you into the holiday spirit… In the […]
Charles Sauriol Conservation Area along the East Don River is Jay's favourite thing of the week! "One my favourite things is my favourite season – Fall – I love to take walks through Toronto’s many ravine trails with the change […]
Attention budding artists of all ages! The JKT is looking for some artwork to grace the cover of our custom printed Holiday card! We would love it to come from our peeps! Please submit your own rendition of an Inukshuk […]
Who doesn't love a good book? Jen: "My friend has written a mystery novel – Silent Sands. It’s a great novel!! Downloads on Amazon right now are only $0.99. If you don’t have a Kindle, you can download the free […]
Vol. 29, Issue 4, October 2021 Julie's Scoop Quote of the Day Chit Chat Krazy Kontests Real Estate Market Mortgage Rates Feeling like Giving Back? The Julie Kinnear Team's GEMs (Genuine Evidence of Merit) What They Got - More of […]
The sky opened up into beautiful blue after rain earlier before we arrived and forecast was threatening to be a horrible day (so a bunch of confirmed parties cancelled). It was a magical day and way more fun that we […]
The most useful thing of the week is... Julie: "The Bear Claw! Who knew that there was the perfect back scratcher, I used to literally pick up a stick and use it. For some reason I get an itchy back […]
September marked the transition from the slower summer market to the busier fall market in the Greater Toronto Area. Every year, we generally see an uptick in sales, average selling price and listings after Labour Day, and September 2021 was […]
Are you familiar with a bird called Cedar Waxwing? Holly: "I discovered what they were earlier this summer when I helped a little one out. They are a very beautiful and sociable bird with a wonderful characteristic of sharing with […]
Win a $75 Gift Certificate to the restaurant of your choice! Just answer the following skill-testing question for your chance to win! One correct answer to the question will be drawn: Just answer the following skill testing question for your […]
Another one of Holly's favourite things from her house renovation! Holly: "For most of the summer, I had painters at my house painting the exterior and some of the interior. Janice Lindsay from "PINK Colour and Design" is a colour […]
Have you heard about Cutek? It's Holly's favourite thing of the week! Holly: "One of my favourite things is to finally get some work done on my house. So happy about refreshing the old but still useable deck. It looks […]
Julie's favourite thing of the week is not only helpful, but smells pretty good, too. "One of my new fave things is our Aerogarden Seed Kit. We now have an all year round herb garden growing fresh basil and all […]
Congratulations to the winner of our September 2021 Krazy Kontest. The correct answer to our question "What is the nickname of Drake's home on the Bridle Path?" is The Embassy. And who won the $75 gift certificate to the local […]
About last weekend... and Canadian International Air Show 2021! Jay: "Being a plane enthusiast, one of my favourite things is to attend the annual Toronto – Canadian International Air Show. The weather was perfect this year to capture the Canadian […]
Maarten van den Heuvel / unsplash TRREB reported the third-best sales result on record for the month of August! Even though the market has been on its regular "summer vacation", the drama of tight market conditions remained. The demand for […]
Back in May, we mentioned Julie's and Mary's new e-bikes. Here's the new addition to the e-bike gear and a favourite thing all at once! "My favourite thing is our new bike rack to go along with our very HEAVY […]
Win a $75 Gift Certificate to the restaurant of your choice! 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 the nickname of Drake's […]
Holly's favourite thing of the week: "Artist Tatsuya Tanaka created miniature Dioramas every day for 10 years. These miniature calendars are astonishingly creative and worth some of your online scrolling time." _ Everyone must have had thoughts like these before: […]
Brenda's favourite thing of the week may as well be a favourite thing for all of us. Isn't that right? "The lush green jungle growth. Flowers blooming everywhere. Sun, rain and heat are an unbeatable trio for gorgeous garden results." […]
Congratulations to the winner of our August 2021 Krazy Kontest! The correct answer to our question "How many of the 22 total medals for Canada did the Women win at the 2016 RIO Olympics?" is 16. And who won the […]
It's super exciting to be out and about in Toronto once again. What is one of the highlights of summer 2021? Jen: "It is so nice to be able to go to a patio for a drink (or two) and […]
It's Jay's turn to share his favourite thing of the week! "One of my favourite things is returning to the Big Smoke - The Royal Ontario Museum has re-opened to members and the public alike. I can’t wait to enjoy […]
Eugene Aikimov / unsplash Toronto Regional Real Estate Board released #s and stats for July 2021. Find out about market conditions tightening and more... Home Sales & Listings In July 2021 almost 9,400 sales were reported. Demand for ownership […]
Yay! Summer Olympics are here! We decided to go with the theme and chose August Krazy Kontest question wisely. The winner will receive $75 gift certificate to a local restaurant of their choice. Don't miss a chance to win this […]
Julie's favourites of the week are... Graduation Signs around the neighbourhoods - it really makes you feel closer to the families that are celebrating their kids milestones, even with lockdown in full force. My fave of course is my Goddaughter […]
Vol. 29, Issue 4, July 2021 Julie's Scoop Quote of the Day Chit Chat Krazy Kontests Real Estate Market Mortgage Rates Feeling like Giving Back? The Julie Kinnear Team's GEMs (Genuine Evidence of Merit) Keep an eye out for our […]
Brenda's favourite thing of the week: "When all else fails the enthusiasm of the dogs I meet when out walking cheers me up despite any lingering lockdown malaise." Nothing like the love from a dog! Brenda with her grand-dogs Georgie […]
Congratulations to the winner of our July 2021 Krazy Kontest! The skill-testing question of the month was "The average person does what thirteen times a day?" The correct answer is "Laughs." And who won the $75 gift certificate to the […]
Julie's favourite thing of the week is... "VidHug/Memento app for birthdays/special occasions. What a fab recommendation from our friend Anna. Makes putting together multiple videos from various friends & family who send special best wishes a snap!" Find out how […]
Narciso Arellano / unsplash June 2021 got caught up in the seasonal trends. Home Sales & Listings June home sales were up compared to last year, but were lower than the number of transactions reported for May 2021, consistent with […]
Holly's favourite thing of the week? AUDIBLE! "Audible allows me to listen to books on the go. I use it primarily for business books as I still prefer to read the books I read for pleasure, rather than be read […]
Happy summer, everyone! July Krazy Kontest is here with a fun question. Surely, you are wondering, what's the prize? As we all know, local restaurants still need our support. By choosing the correct answer you can become a winner of […]
🏳️🌈 Julie's Pride Message: This year Pride Toronto celebrates 40th Anniversary! “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” That is the sentiment I always have for when Pride Day/Week/Month comes around. In fact my favourite highlight has always been […]
Congratulations to the winner of our June 2021 Krazy Kontest! The question of this month was testing your talent of predicting the future. We asked you "Who will win The French Open in categories Men's Singles and Women's Singles?" The […]
Who doesn't just love some burger n’ fries? Five Guys Leaside is Jay's pick for this week! Did you know there are more than 250,000 ways to customize your burger and more than 1,000 milkshake combinations at Five Guys?! They […]
Giulietta is Julie's pick for this week's favourite! "It's a great Italian restaurant on College just west of Dovercourt. Mary & I enjoyed picking up their “Date Night” 4 course gourmet meal - in honour of Mary’s big 60th birthday! […]
Syed Ahmed / unsplash May brought high, but not record numbers! Home Sales & Listings Residential transactions reported through TRREB’s MLS® System remained high in May 2021, but fell short of the 2016 record and were below this year’s March […]
Holly's favourite thing of the week is her fabulous garden! "I love checking out my garden early in the morning to see what it's been up to the night before. I'm always amazed at how much things can grow overnight."
Wow, June is here! Attention: This month's question is divided into two parts. And once again, you have to predict the future. Enter our June Krazy Kontest now and win a $75 to your favourite local restaurant. Just answer the […]
Jen's favourite thing of the week is this game! Words With Friends "It's a fun game of scrabble you can play on your phone or tablet. You can play with your friends or with other challengers. If the other person […]
Jay's favourite thing of this week is Paris at night! "The colourful street and building lights reflecting on the Seine. Always a treat to have enjoyed many evening walks in the City of Lights." Paris fun fact: Did you know […]
Congratulations to the winner of our May 2021 Krazy Kontest! The correct answer to the movie-themed question "What movie did Henry Fonda (actor) and Jane Fonda (actress, civil rights & anti-war activist, aerobic-exercise queen) star in together that Jane describes […]
Julie's favourite thing is her new e-bike from Sweet Pete’s Bike Shop We were well organized by getting our bikes early in the season, and both Mary & I picked up new E-bikes (pedal assist bikes - just like regular […]
Vol. 29, Issue 3, May 2021 Julie's Scoop Quote of the Day Chit Chat Krazy Kontests Real Estate Market Mortgage Rates Feeling like Giving Back? The Julie Kinnear Team's GEMs (Genuine Evidence of Merit) Keep an eye out for our […]
In this week's JKT's Favourite Things Friday Jen and Holly are recommending these businesses: Jen: I had a red squirrel problem in my bedroom ceiling. I emailed Pest Protection Plus and they responded right away. They sent someone within two […]
Lucas George Wendt / unsplash Latest data for Real Estate Market Report in Toronto shows: Home Sales & Listings Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) set a new record for April and amounted to more than quadruple that […]
May Krazy Kontest is here! As we continue to support local gems, by answering this month's question you can become a winner of a $75 Gift Card to YOUR favourite local restaurant! Last month winner chose the fab Indian Restaurant […]
Julie's Favourite Thing of this week is Meat Me in the Junction "This meat delivery service has a been a game changer for us during Covid and the lockdown. Healthy, delicious and affordable, situated in the Junction neighbourhood. Their products […]
Holly's favourite thing this week is... Youtube Channel Helpful Vancouver Vet Holly: I found "Moving with Cats" to be useful for clients who are worried about how to help their feline friends adjust to packing and moving (he has an […]
Congratulations to the winner of our April 2021 Krazy Kontest! In April we wanted you to predict the future in our Krazy Kontest by answering the question "Who will win the Maple Leafs Hockey Game Scheduled on April 15/21 between […]
This is Julie's favourite thing! "Our online dog trainer of choice - Jake the owner/trainer is amazing. Very realistic and relatable, promoting positive reinforcement and building a strong bond with your dog. Our wee puppy Georgie is learning, and so […]
Brenda's Favourite Thing is: "One of my favourite things through this whole pandemic has been walking around the neighbourhood and admiring the numbers of dogs out walking with their owners both during the day and nighttime too. The kinds of […]
Tim Gouw / unsplash The following data for March 2021 were recently published by Toronto Regional Real Estate Board: Home Sales For the third straight month of 2021, record home sales continued in March across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) […]
Happy Easter, Passover & Ramadan!!! As Ontario enters another round of lockdowns, it is time to support our local restaurants now more than ever! That means we have upped our monthly Gift card and YOU get to choose which is […]
For Jay, Wednesday is a great day! Why? Glory Hole Doughnuts on Queen Street West opens up once again for the week! Put up a ‘Coming Soon on MLS®’ Sign at our wonderful new JKT listing at 17 Sorauren Avenue […]
Vol. 35, Issue 2, March 2021 Julie's Scoop Quote of the Day Krazy Kontests Real Estate Market Mortgage Rates Feeling like Giving Back? The Julie Kinnear Team's GEMs (Genuine Evidence of Merit) Keep an eye out for our upcoming listings! […]
It's Jay's turn for JKT's Favourite Thing Friday and it's all about travelling! "One of my favourite things is Place St. Sulpice in the Latin Quarter of Paris. Located there, is the famous Church of St. Sulpice. This magnificent structure […]
Let's talk about local pet care! Roncy Village Veterinary Clinic has been wonderful with their treatment of Holly's cat Porch - it definitely belongs to JKT's Favourite Things Friday! Roncy Village Veterinary Clinic offers a full-service care for Cats & […]
Botham’s restaurant in the Junction - It's Holly's favourite! Right next to, and owned by the same owners as the much loved and missed Hole in the Wall. Botham’s opened just about 6 weeks before everything shut down in March. […]
Brxxto / unsplash The following data for February were recently announced by Toronto Real Estate Board. Home Sales & Listings Record home sales in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) continued in February as buyers remained confident in their employment situations […]
It's the Annual Grand Prize Month! This year's Grand Prize is an interactive option that allows us to support your local favourite restaurants. 4 LUCKY Winners EACH WIN $250 gift card for your favourite local restaurant, of YOUR CHOICE! Just […]
JKT's Favourite Things Friday featuring Conzo's! Julie: "This pizzeria opened last year just before COVID and is founded by the same owners/chefs of the trendy Sugo. Absolutely delicious wood fired ‘za too - which happens to be my favourite food!" […]
In JKT's Favourite Thing Friday we present to you a beautiful ceramic bowl by a Toronto artist Jessica Hiemstra. Holly: "My new ceramic bowl designed by the delightful artist Jessica Hiemstra is definitely my favourite thing. It really helps pull […]
Congratulations to the winner of our February 2021 Krazy Kontest! The correct answer to our question "Where was The Notebook movie primarily filmed?" is South Carolina. And who won the $50 gift certificate to Chocolateria on Roncesvalles? Watch Jay's video […]
If you've been wondering what is this week's JKT's favourite thing, here's the answer from Holly! "My favourite thing is CSA share with Wheelbarrow Farm - You basically buy a share in the harvest. Every other week I get a […]
Stephen H / unsplash Toronto Real Estate Board announced the following data for January 2021: Home Sales & Listings January 2021 home sales amounted to 6,928 – up by more than 50 per cent compared to January 2020. This strong […]
Currently, Julie's Favourite Thing is The Bike Nook: Ordered this from our local Canadian Tire store. So easy to park my bike upright to save space with no need to install anything in the wall, moves around easily. Shop Canada's […]
What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day during the pandemic than watching The Notebook? Especially as its two lead star actors are Canadians Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling! Winner receives $50 to Chocolateria on Roncesvalles- a fabulous favourite local shop. […]
Jen's favourite thing of the week is having her usual afternoon tea out of the mug from The Farmhouse Pottery. Find one for yourself too and shop local, support local! The Farmhouse Pottery is located on the Hockley Road just […]
Mysterious delivery contained a wonderful surprise. Watch Julie's favourite local thing of this Friday. Reid's Distillery is Toronto's gin distillery, located in Leslieville. Distilled by Family, Inspired by Adventure. Order cocktails to be delivered right to your door or explore […]
Vol. 34, Issue 1, January 2021 Julie's Scoop Quote of the Day Shop Local Krazy Kontests Real Estate Market Mortgage Rates Feeling like Giving Back? The Julie Kinnear Team's GEMs (Genuine Evidence of Merit) Keep an eye out for our […]
Congratulations to the winner of our January 2021 Krazy Kontest! The correct answer to our question "In 1983, Oprah moved to Chicago and took over a local talk show that was soon to become "The Oprah Winfrey Show". What was […]
Have you tried The People’s Pint Brewery on Cawthra Avenue in the Junction Triangle yet? It's Jay's favourite thing for this Friday. They offer many different tastes of fine brews. Jay's personal favourite is Timelord IPA – it is a […]
JKT's Favourite Things Friday presents Brenda's favourite bakery on Roncy - Mabel’s where celebrating birthdays with their fabulous Carrot Cake, cannot get any better. Always home made and fresh! Traditional baking, take home meals, artisan breads & cheeses. Made with […]
Alex Shutin / unsplash Despite everything COVID-19 brought, including necessary public health restrictions and uncertainty surrounding the economy, Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported over 95,000 home sales in 2020 – the third-best result on record. The average selling price reached […]
Happy New Year! In thinking up a fun Kontest question to start off 2021, we were thinking about things we were grateful for during the very rocky 2020. One thing that kept Julie’s spirits uplifted was Oprah Winfrey, in so […]