December 2023 Krazy Kontest Winner
Kongratulations to our December winner! And who is going to enjoy $75 GC to a local restaurant of their choice? Watch Julie's video to find out.
Kongratulations to our December winner! And who is going to enjoy $75 GC to a local restaurant of their choice? Watch Julie's video to find out.
JKT's Favourites from Jay - a tasty one: "North of Brooklyn Pizzeria - While showing homes to my dear clients in the Wychwood neighbourhood, they commented they were near their favourite local haunt – North of Brooklyn Pizzeria. Feeling peckish […]
Vol. 31, Issue 7, December 2023 Julie's Scoop Quote of the Day Krazy Kontests A few of our Favourite things Real Estate Market Mortgage Rates Feeling like Giving Back? The Julie Kinnear Team's GEMs (Genuine Evidence of Merit) Spotlight on […]
Here's another favourite for Julie! An Air-Source Heatpump - is a furnace and air conditioner in one. We replaced our forced air oil furnace at the cottage last year with a Mitsubishi Zuba Central electric heat pump. (with back up […]
High borrowing costs and uncertain economic conditions continued to weigh on Greater Toronto Area (GTA) home sales in November 2023. Sales were down on a year-over-year basis, while listings were up from last year’s trough in supply. With more choice […]
From Julie: "KAWS exhibit at AGO - took my god daughter Erica Bertram, as it is such a cool mix of pop culture, street art, branding etc. for a very contemporary fun feel. We LOVED the VR installations and gorgeous […]
Enter to win $75 GC to a local restaurant/ bistro 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: How many days of […]
Holly's favourite not just for this weekend: "Pizza parties! I had one for my birthday and it was a big success. Better than a potluck and better than cooking on your special day. I ordered from Pizzaiolo, they have the […]
Tasty recommendation from Julie: "EATALY! Finally got a chance to go there, with my god daughter Erica on our Toronto adventure, as have been so excited about what everyone is raving about. Not exactly a grocery store, definitely a lot […]
Kongratulations to our November Winner. A $75 Gift Certificate to a restaurant of your choice is coming your way! And who won? Watch Julie's video with amazingly coloured fall leaves to find our more:
Lack of affordability and uncertainty remained issues for many would-be home buyers in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) in October 2023. As a result, sales edged lower compared to last year. However, selling prices remained higher than last year’s levels. […]
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is on again - Enjoy from Nov 3-12. It’s 101st year! Can't wait for the horses, butter carving, livestock, shopping, food and super dogs. Just answer the following skill testing question for your chance to […]
The JKT had a blast with many clients at the pumpkin patch/day at the Farm - Dixie Orchards. It is amazing how close Caledon is to the city, yet so peaceful, with wild chickens, animals, fields and fun for the […]
Vol. 31, Issue 6, October 2023 Julie's Scoop Quote of the Day Krazy Kontests Chit Chat… A few of our Favourite things Real Estate Market Mortgage Rates Feeling like Giving Back? The Julie Kinnear Team's GEMs (Genuine Evidence of Merit) […]
Being loyal really pays off. Kongratulations to our winner who persistently kept entering our Krazy Kontests.Watch Julie's video: Correct answer to our question: How fast can wild turkey run? - 25 miles per hour.
JKT's Fav this Friday from Julie: "Fall colours and turkeys :). I took these pictures mostly on a bike ride and I had to keep stopping in awe." The golden season is quite short, lasting for only a couple weeks. […]
Favourite from Holly - still time for ice cream! "There’s an incredible ice cream shop run by two sisters on Parliament Street called Good Gang Ice Cream. They have dairy-free and gluten-free ice cream as well as about 20 different […]
The impact of high borrowing costs, high inflation, uncertainty surrounding future Bank of Canada decisions and slower economic growth continued to weigh on Greater Toronto Area (GTA) home sales in September. However, despite the market being better-supplied with listings, the […]
In honour of Thanksgiving a little Thanksgiving inspired trivia. Turkey is indispensable part of a traditional Thanksgiving meal. And now a little Turkey trivia: Cousins of our domesticated turkey - wild turkeys had all but disappeared from some parts of […]
Favourite Friday! Attention all you East Enders! #jktfavourites = Getting a new haircut at my fave hair salon (conveniently at Danforth & Linnsmore). Yosh and Sophie are amazing - met Yosh almost 25 years ago in Yorkville when we were […]
I was working the other day in the Trinity Bellwoods neighbourhood, and made it a point to visit Lambo’s Deli & Grocery at the corner of Bellwoods & Dundas. I have heard so much about it. They only do take […]
Kongratulations to our winner!!! Glad so many of you had fun with out little summer baseball trivia. And who are all the Blue Jays players who won the Hank Aaron Award? José (Joey Bats) Bautista of course, Josh Donaldson, Carlos […]
Jay’s Favourite Thing: "One of my favourite things is going to the Art Gallery of Ontario, with its wide range of exhibits and interesting curated shows. Recently, I attended the Cassatt McNicholl Art Exhibition that ended on Labour Day. I […]
Favourite item for the whole family! Amazing Blue Wagon that carries it/them all - groceries, toys, snack, kids, heavy backpacks, ice skates even paddle boards! On foot, in a car, in the streetcar...Here's some photos with Mary and a blue […]
A little summer baseball trivia fun. There was a big ceremony in Toronto this August honouring one of the Blue Jays all time greatest players who retired. Bautista's name was officially added to the Level of Excellence overlooking right field, […]
Vol. 31, Issue 5, August 2023 Julie's Scoop Quote of the Day Krazy Kontests Chit Chat… A few of our Favourite things Real Estate Market Mortgage Rates Feeling like Giving Back? The Julie Kinnear Team's GEMs (Genuine Evidence of Merit) […]
Delish Friday dinner? Or Saturday lunch? Jay: "Enchilados Taqueria – while touring new home listings in the Keelesdale neighbourhood, I had to stop by one of my favourite taquerias for lunch. Located at Keele and Eglinton, this bright, cheery place […]
Kongratulations to our August Krazy Kontest winner! Nothing makes us more happy than when one of our loyal contestants wins:) And who won $75 GC to a local restaurant? Watch Jay's video:
Greater Toronto Area (GTA) home sales, new listings and home prices were up in July 2023 in comparison to July 2022. On a seasonally adjusted basis, the market experienced more balance in July compared to June, with sales trending lower […]
Jay's Favourite thing: Double Rainbow in Swansea! I was walking in Swansea on a rainy Simcoe Day to return home at twilight to find a magnificent Double Rainbow by my building. Had to take a photo of it. Awesome!
Holly's beautiful Favourite: "The Rising Sun Redbud. It’s such a beautiful tree, I don’t know why we don’t see more. I saw one for the first time in Elora. I searched practically all of Ontario in search of one and […]
Win $75 gift card to a local restaurant (#supportlocal) of your choice! As simple as just answering 1 question to win. And remember no googling:) Just answer the following skill testing question for your chance to win! One correct answer […]
Jay's Tasty Favourite: "After visiting my Mom in Hamilton, I didn’t hesitate to visit one of my fav spots across the Bay in Burlington for the lunch hour. Near the Royal Botanical Gardens in Aldershot, I stopped in at Easterbrook’s […]
Kongratulations to our July Krazy Kontest winner! The winner is one of our loyal enterers. Drumroll please .... Julie will tell you more in her video: Q:Which European country did the Bata family originally come from? Correct Answer: Czechoslovakia We're […]
Vol. 31, Issue 4, July 2023 Julie's Scoop Quote of the Day Krazy Kontests Chit Chat… A few of our Favourite things Real Estate Market Mortgage Rates Feeling like Giving Back? The Julie Kinnear Team's GEMs (Genuine Evidence of Merit) […]
Ooni mini gas fired pizza oven for gourmet stone baked homemade ‘za. So portable and compact you can surprise your hosts to serve up personal pizzas when it’s your meal - then take back home! It made wonderful memories at […]
Home sales and the average selling price in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) in June 2023 remained above last year’s levels. Seasonally adjusted sales dipped on a month-over-month basis. The seasonally adjusted average selling price and the MLS® Home Price […]
Toronto is famous for its museums which are loved and visited not just by locals but also by thousands of tourists especially in summer. One of them is dedicated to shoes! - the Bata Shoe Museum. It regularly displays over […]
Congratulations to our Krazy Kontest winner. The winner will get $75 to a local restaurant #supportlocal. Watch Emily's video who won this month. And do not forget each month entry counts towards Grand Krazy Kontest in March 2024.
Jay’s Favourite Thing Friday – Blood Brothers Brewing On a hot, hot day, feeling parched from the midday sun, I needed a break from work fun to take in another pleasure – heading over to Geary Avenue north of Dupont […]
The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market continued to improve from a sales perspective in May 2023. Unfortunately, the supply of homes for sale did not keep up with the demand for ownership housing. Sales as a share of new […]
It was a fabulous event and the Blue Jays won! We came from behind, two awesome homeruns scored and Romano was called for the closing 9th which was even better! Super fun night :-) Another of the highlights was the […]
Tasty Weekend recommendation from Jay: What better way to spend a cold, rainy work day in Roncesvalles than to head to Musoshin Ramen. Tuckered into a delish hot bowl of their specialty ramen – Ajitawa Musoshin Ramen. Hard to resist […]
Near this site, in Maple Leaf Park on September 5, 1914, the now legendary baseball player Babe Ruth hit his first home run as a professional. It was to be the only home run he ever hit in the minor […]
An awesome coffee/home decor/gift shop located in Minden, Ontario at 106 Bobcaygeon Rd. With a second location in Haliburton at 213 Highland St that I have yet to have the chance to visit. Up River offers up amazing Balzac’s coffee […]
Dotty's Restaurant Mary & I enjoyed with some fun foodie friends the retro menu and food at Dotty's. Perfect location for all of us as it is a nice neighbourhood joint in Junction Triangle. Cocktails were delish too! Then lo […]
The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market continued to tighten in April 2023. On a year-over-year basis, sales edged lower compared to April 2022, but new listings were down by more than one-third. Fewer listings relative to sales meant there […]
Kongratulations to our May Krazy Kontest winner! Many of you guessed correctly - The Monkey's Paw's customized vending machine dispenses books! Who would not want to try that:) And who is the winner? Find out from Jay's announcement:
Watch Emily announcing winner of $75 GC to a restaurant of their choice. Prudly presented by the Julie Kinnear Team.
The Monkey's Paw with a customized vending machine Just answer the following skill testing question for your chance to win! One correct answer to the following skill-testing question will be drawn: On Bloor St in Dovercourt Village, there is a […]
A "GOOD NEWS ONLY" tip from Emily: Two Instagram accounts that bring a smile and sometimes tear to your eye on a daily basis! The Goodnews Movement (@goodnews_movement) and Upworthy (@Upworthy) both post feel good news and stories happening across […]
Jay's Favourite: "One of my favourite things is a scrumptious Friday breakfast consisting of gratin dauphinois layered with fresh cooked eggs and fresh thyme garnish. Great way to start my day! Totally delish!"
Julie's Fav Things Friday: "Getting a pedi with Mares at Sway in Roncy. Not really our bailiwick but it was fun - especially the ultimate massage chairs! Not walking home without shoes on was not a highlight - haha."
Emily's Favourite Thing Friday: I LOVE the Padraig Slippers! They have a hand cut leather sole and wool crochet upper. My daughter had feet like little blocks as a baby and no booties fit her feet easily. These are so […]
Krazy Kontest Just answer the following skill testing question for your chance to win! One correct answer to the following skill-testing question will be drawn: As a world class city, Toronto attracts people from all over the globe. This cause […]
An inspiration for a little trip from Jay: "Enjoying stay by the Bay in my hometown of Hamilton. Discovering a nature walk along the shore of Hamilton Harbour. Across the Bay was a fun visit to Burlington’s Royal Botanical Garden. […]
Tasty Favourite from Nelson: Sanremo Bakery - this place never disappoints! From their authentic foods, baked goods and bakery to their quick, friendly and efficient service, this place is a must visit if you’re in the Mimico area. My fave’s […]
Vol. 31, Issue 3, March 2023 Julie's Scoop Quote of the Day Krazy Kontests A few of our Favourite things Real Estate Market Mortgage Rates Feeling like Giving Back? The Julie Kinnear Team's GEMs (Genuine Evidence of Merit) What They […]
One of our most popular Favourites from last year. Still great. Happy St. Patty's day!☘️ 🍺
Julie's Favourite Thing Friday Quordle! I know last year I mentioned that I was hooked on Wordle from NYT. Well, it was a bit of a game changer to learn about Quordle. You solve 4 x 5 letter word puzzles […]
Emily's Favourite - How to get a good night sleep: BOSE Sleepbuds! If you live with a snorer or are a light sleeper, these are incredible! Super comfortable to sleep in, comes with three different size tips. They are noise […]
Nelson's Favourite Thing Friday: Winter Scenery! Most of us wish for winter to pass quickly because of the cold, but the views are beautiful. If you’re surrounded by greenery and going for a walk or driving in or out of […]
Congratulations to the winner of our February 2023 Krazy Kontest. The correct answer to our question "Our Toronto Maple Leafs were a part of the "Original Six". So proud our city was one of the first hockey teams to build […]
This Friday recommendation from Julie for the all puzzle enthusiasts out there: My Bits and Pieces - Puzzle Tabletop Easel. This has a bit of MAGIC in it too! It is almost unbelievable that the pieces stay in place as […]
Vol. 31, Issue 3, March 2023 Julie's Scoop Quote of the Day Krazy Kontests A few of our Favourite things Real Estate Market Mortgage Rates Feeling like Giving Back? The Julie Kinnear Team's GEMs (Genuine Evidence of Merit) What They […]
Tasty Friday tip from Holly: One of my favourite things is the gluten-free bakery The Bread Essentials! Their sourdough bread makes even better toast than regular bread. They have the best chicken samosas and pies and their croissants are amazing. […]
Our February Krazy Kontest is now LIVE! 🎉 It's the month of Love, how do you show that special someone the extra love this month? How about enter our Kontest for your chance to win a $75 gift card to […]
Jay's Friday Favourite and a tip for a stroll: "Walking in Toronto’s West End Junction Neighbourhood, I came upon Toronto’s oldest existing synagogue on Maria Street – Congregation Knesseth Israel. Nestled on a quiet street, it is more commonly known […]
Nelson's favourite: Supporting local businesses in my community is one of my favourite things. These are always little treasures throughout our neighbourhoods that we miss with the fast paced, busy lives we live. My feature spot for this month is […]
Surprisingly unsurprising favourite from Holly this Friday: It obviously has been a thing for a while, but I have discovered Facebook Marketplace! I found the absolutely perfect chair there. I even went into a bidding war! I was very familiar […]
Congratulations to the winner of our January 2023 Krazy Kontest. The correct answer to our question "When was the Rogers Centre built?" is 1989. And who won the $75 gift certificate to a local restaurant of her choice? Watch Jay's […]
Here’s a fun one from Emily! The Needoh ball. A delightfully satisfying stress ball, great for kids and relieving stress. Fun fact, don’t travel with one in carry on. Security will go wild trying to figure out what’s inside it!
Vol. 31, Issue 1, January 2023 Julie's Scoop Quote of the Day Chit Chat... Krazy Kontests A few of our Favourite things Real Estate Market Mortgage Rates Feeling like Giving Back? The Julie Kinnear Team's GEMs (Genuine Evidence of Merit) […]
Camping in winter! Nelson has a great idea how... One of my favourite things to do is camping. During these colder days, the thought of sitting by an open fire with a beer and roasting marshmallows is what I think […]
The SkyDome (now Rogers Centre) is a Toronto landmark and the home of the Toronto Blue Jays. It was the first stadium with a retractable roof. Just answer the following skill testing question for your chance to win! One correct […]