Toronto Housing Market Booms in September
Toronto homeowners continue to change keys fast. A total of 7,411 homes sold through the Toronto MLS system in September — a 30 per cent increase from last year, when tighter mortgage rules were introduced.
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Top October Events in Toronto
Halloween is coming, which means there's a lot of scary events such as the Zombie Walk or Toronto After Dark Film Festival. October in Toronto also offers lots of sweet and comforting events like the Toronto Chocolate Festival. Traditionally, there's an abundance of art events and festivals, so you should keep your eyes open if you don’t want to miss them. Here are our picks for the top October events in Toronto.
Rosetta McClain Gardens: A Park on the Edge
Placed precariously on the very edge of the Scarborough Bluffs, the Rosetta McClain garden is fairly small by Toronto garden park standards, with only 23 acres.
FanExpo 2013 – Fans’ Favourite Weekend
FanExpo Canada is an annual four-day convention dedicated to fans that takes place in Toronto at the end of August. It has been running since 1994. Divided into the categories of comics, sci-fi, horror, and gaming, this expo is committed to bringing the best of each genre for fans to indulge in.
The Festival of Festivals is back: TIFF 2013
The most famous movie stars, producers, directors, and critics plus a wide base of fans are heading to Toronto to celebrate the power of film and kick off the Oscar season at one of the most prestigious film events in the world.
RC Harris Water Treatment Plant: The Palace of Purification
Have you ever wondered where the water you drink, cook with, or shower in comes from? Well, if you're living in Toronto, you should know that you're drinking from Lake Ontario.
July 2013 Market Report: Average price continues to grow
The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) announced that last month was the third highest July on record for house prices in Toronto and highlighted an 8 per cent year-over-year increase in the average selling price, which rose to $513,246.
Thai Basil Restaurant – Trendy and Authentic
Thai Basil is a trendy and authentic restaurant with locations in Downtown Toronto and a second in Richmond Hill. A perfect combination of contemporary and exquisite decor, with delicious food at very reasonable prices makes Thai Basil a stand-out restaurant.
Top August Events in Toronto
You won’t be disappointed by the choice of August events in Toronto. Our city offers something for everyone — from music fans through tennis enthusiasts to foodies.
Toronto’s Underpass Park: A Fun Playground Beneath an Asphalt Road
As a slightly belated celebration of summer, I’m going out to explore some of Toronto’s larger, odder, and more spectacular parks, starting with one of the newest additions to their ranks — a park that has the distinction of being mostly paved. It also has a roof. With cars on it.
The Junction – JKT Neighbourhood of the Month!
The JKT Neighbourhood of the Month!If you look up you will see that The Junction is hi-lited in red. Click on that and check out the latest sales stats for this happening neighbourhood.
Top Ten July Events in Toronto
Looking for something to do this July in Toronto? Search no more, and check out our list of the top ten events in the city for a bit of inspiration!
May 2013 Market Report: The sales picture in the GTA has improved markedly [INFOGRAPHIC]
The real estate market in Toronto has been through hard times, and even though May 2013 may not be viewed as very positive, given the circumstances, the 3.4 per cent drop in sales and the 5.4 per cent rise in the average price are relatively favourable results.
Top Ten June Events in Toronto
Spending June in Toronto? Sounds like an amazing idea! Just take a look at some of the top events that will brighten our city over the upcoming month — and keep in mind that we only picked the cherries on top and there’s plenty more going on.
Best Events at Toronto’s Public Galleries
Perhaps it’s true that the first place to look for your glasses when you lose them is your nose. I was sitting in my house, wondering what galleries I should present to you next, and then it hit me. I have covered quite a lot of exhibition art spaces that I love in Toronto except for the most obvious, so I decided to change the orientation of my “Galleries of Toronto” series just a touch.
Park and Ride Toronto
Park-and-ride schemes are a great way to solve the alarming traffic problems in big cities like Toronto.
Home Inspection
Do-it-yourselfers, rejoice! May is upon us, which means that it’s the best time to perform home inspection. If you can afford to hire a professional, there’s no easier way to get the job done and get it done right. However, if you want to save some money for the coming spring season, you can conduct your own inspection. All you have to do is read the following advice and assemble a pen, paper, and a flashlight and your home inspection can begin.
Scenes of Heated Streets: Protest Films at Hot Docs 2013
Running for its 20th year, North America’s largest documentary festival is screening over 180 films that deal with a myriad of topics, from environmentalism, poverty, health, to media, LGBT issues, religion, and many more.
Royal LePage Garage Sale, Saturday May 11, 2013!
You will be helping women and children in our community escape violence! There are pick ups if you live within the boundaries or please drop off goods the morning of the sale, Saturday May 11, 2013 between 7-8:30.
GTA House Prices Continue to Rise in March 2013 [INFOGRAPHIC]
Ottawa has been trying to cool house prices down, and it has managed to slow the condo market. Despite its efforts, GTA house prices continue to rise, and the real estate market in Toronto is as hot as ever — especially for first-time buyers.
Renovation Ideas: Redesign Your Kitchen Like a Pro!
Do you sometimes feel a bit lost in your own kitchen? Do all the tools that you need hide from you whenever you need them? Do you find it too dull but still have to spend loads of time there while preparing your food? Maybe it’s high time for you to think about making little adjustments! After all, in most houses, the kitchen is the central area of the house, where every member of the family meets, and it would be a pity not to use its full potential.
Volunteers Needed! Friends of High Park Zoo
This is a great community activity and we have a great deal of fun. Since February 2012 we have collected over $140,000.00 through our activities to operate the High park Zoo, please join us.
Winter in Toronto’s Parks Photo Essay
Toronto parks are not losing their charm under the thick cover of snow. Inviting people for a nice walk, snowball fights or building snowmen.
Neighbourhood of the Month – High Park!
Check out the latest stats of what houses have been selling for in the HighPark area!
Neighbourhood of the Month – The Beach
Please click above on The Beach hi-lighted in red to see what is going on in the Beach! Do you call it The Beach or The Beaches?
Things to do in Toronto: City Passes
Toronto is a vibrant and lovable city. In order to fully soak in all it has to offer, make use of some of these budget-friendly secrets.
LEASIDE – The JKT Neighbourhood of the Month!
We are highlighting Leaside for the month of August. Check out latest house prices and statistics!
Roncesvalles – The JKT Neighbourhood of the Month!
Roncesvalles is a hot new neighbourhood that is growing in leaps and bounds
National Parks Summer Guide: Bruce Peninsula
The Bruce is an 80-kilometre limestone protrusion of scenic shorelines and green wetlands that separates Georgian Bay from Lake Huron.
Most Risky Real Estate Market in Canada? Toronto and Vancouver!
Canada’s high-flying housing market continues to stabilize but Toronto and Vancouver lag behind the rest with their most risky property markets.
CBC Funding Cuts: Do We Care?
Last month, the CBC fell victim to a publicized funding cut from the federal government - $115 million will be cut over the next three years.
SAVE THE HIGH PARK ZOO – VOLUNTEER THIS WEEKEND!!!
SAVE THE HIGH PARK ZOO - VOLUNTEER THIS WEEKEND!!!
SPRING FORWARD Sunday March 10, 2013
Spring Forward this weekend!
The Artist Project – March 1-4 – Exhibition Place
One of our wonderful clients, Mary McLorn Valle will be at THE ARTIST PROJECT along with over 200 more artists ranging in 14 different styles of art!
Help Save the High Park Zoo!
Help Save the High Park Zoo! Council is voting on Monday on the Zoo, we need to do some lobbying!
Memorial Ride for Jenna Morrison – Monday Nov. 14
Memorial Ride for Jenna Morrison wil be on Nov. 14. The ride will begin at Dundas and Sterling at 8 am.
Vote for this house! Hamilton Urban Design Award
Our friend and client Martin Hering's home is up for an Urban Design Award. His home is Hambly House.
Get to know a street!
Annette Street strikes me as the overlooked middle child of Toronto's list of hip and happening areas.
Temporary Parking permits in residential neighbourhoods!
Toronto's residential side-streets are about to become the city's new Green P lots. Drivers can now purchase 24- and-48-hour temporary on-street parking permits in residential neighbourhoods online for the first time
Evidence of Success – Getting the Deal Done with the JKT!
Mo needed more room for her small business, and to accommodate the group activities that she has once a month at her home.
Happy Birthday Canada!
We want to wish you and your families a fun and safe Canada Day!
Buying or Selling outside of Toronto?
The Julie Kinnear Team can't be everywhere! However, Julie has made a lot of connections and knows some of the best Realtors all over Canada.
Just posted our latest newsletter Kinnear’s Komments!!
Kinnear's Komments March 2010 - awesome client stories, Easter kolouring kontest for kids, and photos from Julie's time at the Olympics too!
Record Setting Sales when left to the Professionals!
Michelle was referred to us by her friend and our client Scott Carscadden. Jen presented her successful offer and helped her buy it.
FIRST TIME HOME-BUYER JITTERS?
Annabel was referred to us and is a recent graduate with a great job. The buying process was very new to her, and she wasn’t sure where to start.