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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Happy New Year by synestheticstrings Happy New Year from the Julie Kinnear Team. May you have a blessed, successful and happy 2015!
Making important financial decisions while grieving the loss of loved ones can be emotionally and physically exhausting. The whole undertaking gets even more draining when you live in another province, and it gets more delicate when your siblings are involved. […]
Yonge St at Gerard by Mary Crandall The TorontoMLS System reported 6,519 sales in November 2014 which is a 2.6 per cent increase compared to 6,354 November 2013. The trend of year-over-year sales growth continued, but there was a significant […]
Being a single parent is not easy, especially when it comes to financial planning for a home in Toronto. Even though single parents might have tighter resources, they want to provide the best possible standard of living for their families. […]
TREB's Paul Etherington announced that Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 8,552 sales through the TorontoMLS system in October 2014. This result represented an increase of 7.7 per cent compared to October 2013. New listings were also up on a year-over-year […]
158 BEACONSFIELD AVE., TORONTO ASKING PRICE:$879,900 SELLING PRICE: $942,000 PREVIOUS SELLING PRICE: $517,817 (2006); $250,000 (1997) TAXES: $4,074 (2013) DAYS ON THE MARKET: 6 LISTING AGENT: Julie Kinnear, Keller Williams Neighbourhood Realty The Action: The summer season saw the sale of […]
134 LEACREST RD., TORONTO ASKING PRICE:$1,799,900 SELLING PRICE: $1,865,000 PREVIOUS SELLING PRICE:$1,400,000 (2009) TAXES: $11,000 (2014) DAYS ON THE MARKET: 6 LISTING AGENT: Julie Kinnear, Keller Williams Neighbourhood Realty The Action: The popularity of the Leaside community often translates into quick […]
20 FASHION ROSEWAY, NO. 215, TORONTO ASKING PRICE: $459,000 SELLING PRICE: $455,000 PREVIOUS SELLING PRICE:$392,000 (2012); $342,900 (2010); $242,000 (2006); $133,500 (1994); $130,000 (1993) TAXES: $2,150 (2013) DAYS ON THE MARKET: 1 LISTING AGENT: Julie Kinnear and Jennifer Palacios, Keller […]
Sunrise on Dundas Square by Laura DAlessandro We had many clients prepping their homes over the summer in anticipation of the Fall market, choosing to wait for buyers and agents to be focussed again and back from any holidays […]
Enemy Big white film trailers lining the sides of the roads, camera crews getting ready, maybe a faux store front and props set up on the street â this describes a common scene for any Torontonian who spends time in […]
The number of sales reported through the TorontoMLS system in August 2014 has risen by 2.8 per cent, when compared to August 2013. Sales were up for all major home types, showing that both the buyers and sellers remain active. […]
Type "Toronto garden maintenance" into Google and you could spend a day just trying to figure out which of the listed companies best suits your needs. It seems the GTA has an abundance of people eager to mow your lawn, […]
24 OAK HAMPTON BLVD., TORONTO ASKING PRICE: $1,525,000 SELLING PRICE: $1,480,000 TAXES: $4,187 (2013) DAYS ON THE MARKET: 14 LISTING AGENT: Julie Kinnear, Keller Williams Neighbourhood Realty The Action: Within a 15-minute walk of schools, subway, services and Kingsway shops, this […]
July 2014 was the second best July in terms of number of sales ever. TREB reported sales were up by 10 per cent to 9,198 in a year-over-year comparison. The sales were up strongly for the most of major home […]
Cinema Advertising by James Nash Let me ask you a question: when was the last time you popped out to the cinema to watch a movie? I bet the vast majority of you will have to think long and […]
252 WINDERMERE AVE., TORONTO ASKING PRICE: $809,900 SELLING PRICE: $916,000 PREVIOUS SELLING PRICES: $661,000 (November, 2007); $471,000 (June 2007) TAXES: $4,303 (2013) DAYS ON THE MARKET: 7 LISTING AGENT: Julie Kinnear, Keller Williams Neighbourhood Realty The Action: In the Swansea community […]
Toronto real estate market has recorded a strong increase in sales in June 2014. Sales went up by 15.4 per cent when compared to June 2013. Listings were also up, which is a clear sign of increased competition between buyers […]
So, you've got some old items kicking around the house that you want to get rid of, and you're looking to make a little cash? All you've got to do is stick your stuff out on the front lawn with […]
Solda Pools In 1984, the three Solda brothers John, Peter, and Frank, followed in their father's footsteps and started up their own pool company. Senior partner Frank Solda says: Our father was in the business thirty years prior, and [he] […]
Although there are many great reasons to move to Toronto, its climate for plants isn't high on that list. For those who aren't blessed with a green thumb, it can be difficult to choose the right plant for home â […]
Keep it Hid by Ryan Tir Prices in Toronto keep growing. The average selling price in May 2014 was $585,204, an 8.3 per cent compared to the average price of $540,544 in May 2013. Despite the higher prices, the […]
56 ARMADALE AVE., TORONTO ASKING PRICE: $869,900 SELLING PRICE: $956,560 PREVIOUS SELLING PRICES: $825,000 (2013) TAXES: $5,035 (2013) DAYS ON THE MARKET: 7 LISTING AGENT: Julie Kinnear and Holly Chandler, Keller Williams Neighbourhood Realty The Action: Just a short stroll south […]
Over the last few years, Toronto's tea drinkers have been lucky enough to find some great spots to enjoy their favourite brews. Whether it's a warm cup on a cold day or an iced tea on a warm one, here's […]
Due to a 13.2 per cent price increase over the last month, the average detached home in Toronto now costs, on average, nearly $1 million. The price change is basically a reflection of supply and demand, but in this case, […]