Morning Toronto
How beautiful a sunrise with fog and haze can be. Grant MacDonald loves to take pictures because it makes him slow down.
How beautiful a sunrise with fog and haze can be. Grant MacDonald loves to take pictures because it makes him slow down.
Kinnear's Komments March 2010 - awesome client stories, Easter kolouring kontest for kids, and photos from Julie's time at the Olympics too!
Green housing projects are mushrooming, but not as fast as developers would like them to.There is one aspect which causes troubles - appraisals.
JOUNGHWA NO and CARRIE CALHOUN are the happy winners of the Grand Prize Kontest! They will have lots of fun on their shopping sprees!
Michelle was referred to us by her friend and our client Scott Carscadden. Jen presented her successful offer and helped her buy it.
This is just a reminder that this weekend you SPRING FORWARD!! Don't forget to turn your clocks ahead one hour the morning of March 14, 2010.
Turning a primary residence into a partial income property by adding a suite or basement apartment is a popular option for homeowners.
Have you enjoyed this nice sunny weekend? Did you take out your patio furniture and thinking to invite guests? Don't get fooled, winter has still some tricks.
One look at the February results will help you to make a clear picture. With 7,291 items sold, there was 77% growth in sales compared to February 2009.
The provincial government has provided rules/guidance on how it will transition to the implementation of the upcoming Harmonized Sales Tax.
Julie was mentioned in REMonline.com Julie Kinnear, a sales rep with Royal LePage in Toronto, also thinks of her vehicle as a mobile office.
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.
New federal real estate rule recently announced won't have very broad impact, but it may definitely affect certain groups of buyers.
February mid-month results, presented in today's report from TREB, indicate growing number of sales in the GTA area.
Rob Phillip won the February Kontest. Enjoy your Keg dinner. I highly recommend the Billy Miner pie dessert!NEXT MONTH IS THE GRAND PRIZE DRAW!
Environmental documentaries have been increasing in both quality and popularity. The following flicks made their 2009 top-ten list of environmental documentaries.
The rumours about the Roncesvalles neighbourhood finally getting an LCBO location have been confirmed.
We can be proud of our city once again. In the survey by the Economist Intelligence Unit, Toronto confirmed the position of one of the best cities for living.
Housing starts in Toronto remain below trend, according to latest report from CMHC.
Bank of Canada interest rate change in 2010 is definitely a hot topic in Canada and real estate market professionals are among the first to search for answers.
TREB continues to issue valuable real estate market reports also in this year. From the latest one, we have experienced large sales growth in January 2010.
Children who have never moved and have deep roots in their present homes may find leaving a more traumatic experience.
More and more indicators of Canadian economy show positive results and suggest the 2010 Q3 will be the time, when the interest rate will start hiking.
When you ask any Canadian real estate agent about the year 2009, the answer will be probably "I have never experienced anything similar."
Some realtors feel that they simply chose a wrong career and start looking for other alternatives. Markham sales rep Phu Nhi Trac started a 'gardening' job.
One of THE MOST POPULAR offerings from The Julie Kinnear Team is the unique custom Newsletter "Kinnear's Komments"!
We've just posted our first neighbourhood video, for Roncesvalles Village. Yay!
The Government of Ontario has made a number of changes to the property assessment system that went into effect in the 2009 property tax year.
The movie combines action, humour and drama to keep you on the edge of your seat. I loved it!
Katie Fisher knew that Janus was the God of Gates and Doors. Enjoy your gift card to Mountain Equipment Co-Op.
Our clients Carrie and AJ were referred to us by our past clients, after having been completely frustrated by their search for a new home.
Results for December 2009 once more revealed more than doubled number of sales compared to the year before, but also showed calmer mood of the year-end's market.
Fourth part of the Toronto Homeowner Tips serie will help you to clean your Kitchen Stove, Fridge or Microwave without toxic weapons.
Latest news from TREB reveals November figures for commercial real estate in GTA. Obviously, commercial market results are seriously lacking behind the year 2008
Strong demand generates record increase in sales. GTA Realtors sold 3,079 units during the first two weeks of December, according to TREB.
GTA is not the only real estate market with double digit jump in sale numbers. CREA reported 73% increase in sales across the whole Canada in November.
Congratulations Garrett Maxfield! Happy Holidays and Happy Shopping!!
November stats released by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation showed 25% decline of the annual rate of total housing starts (seasonally adjusted).
Bank of Canada met the expectations and maintains overnight rate target at ¼ also after the December 8. Officials confirmed commitment to hold the rate.
Be transported to southern France with beautiful vintage black & white photography, featuring selections from Toni Harting's Provence Collection.
Year 2009 is slowly coming to an end. The last but one TREB report offers us a brief look at the November 2009 real estate market.
Our fabulously talented client Naomi Clement, will be showing and selling her beautiful work this weekend at the Woodlawn Pottery Show & Sale.
Check out our latest and greatest newsletter today! Chit chat and market info! Lots of pics too.
To keep your heating system working safely and efficiently, have it serviced regularly by a licensed gas technician or heating contractor.
Kongrats to Jessica Grant who won a gift certificate to Chapters / Indigo books. Thanks to all that entered - check back again Dec 1/09.