Now Featuring, The GLAS Condos and Lofts

August 15, 2009 REAL ESTATE No Comments

An amazing opportunity to be among the first to live at the boutique loft, Glas. This award-winning new loft is situated in King West, one of the most vibrant hot spots in the city. The unit is truly breath taking, stunning views from all angles in this south-east corner suite. Split two bedrooms, 2 full baths with parking and 2 lockers. Pre Engineered flooring throughout, 10 foot ceilings, frosted glass sliders, GAS range and hook-up on 150 sq.ft. terrace, ideal for entertaining. Custom created designer drapery, blinds and a chef’s dream kitchen with quartz countertops and large island.  A must see before this building registers. Pics of this unit can be viewed at: www.theglascondominium.com. … Continue Reading

Top 5 Tips for Exterior Paint

Top 5 Tips for Exterior Paint

Like they always say “Don’t judge a book by its cover” In most cases this is the case. The way the exterior of a house looks may bring people either into your home or turn around and walk away. This is why it is very important to keep the front of your house well manicured and up to date! … Continue Reading

Renting, No Longer an Option

August 13, 2009 REAL ESTATE No Comments
Renting, No Longer an Option

With the high cost of renting a condo it is no longer a good option. Far better to buy the l condo than to rent  it. By renting you are actually paying your landlords mortgage for him and in the end you’ve acquired nothing, however your landlord has his property paid off free and clear thanks to you. It makes no sense to rent while interest rates are so low. First time home buyers incentives are geared to help you achieve your dream condo. Why on earth would you rent. … Continue Reading

10 Cheap and Chic Ideas for the Kitchen

August 12, 2009 REAL ESTATE No Comments
10 Cheap and Chic Ideas for the Kitchen

1. Treat yourself to a fresh set of dishtowels. Reuse the old ones as rags to polish silver, shine shoes or wipe up paint spills.

2. Banish old knobs in favour of sexy new ones.

3. Make a pretty message board by placing fabric or decorative paper behind the glass of a large frame. Then use a dry erase marker to write on the front.

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Get That Pre-Approval!!!

August 10, 2009 REAL ESTATE No Comments
Get That Pre-Approval!!!

Mortgage rates are at a historical low! If there’s a right time to make that first purchase or upgrade it is now! here are some terms to help you better understand what a mortgage is and what its composed of. … Continue Reading

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Ontario Releases HST Transitional Rules

April 22, 2010

Ontario Releases HST Transitional Rules

Proposed Measures Would Help Businesses and Consumers Prepare For Change.
The McGuinty government has proposed general transitional rules that would assist in the move to a Harmonized Sales Tax (HST).
These rules explain:
Which tax would apply for transactions that straddle July 1, 2010 – the current Retail Sales Tax (RST) or the Ontario portion of the HST, [...]

Bank of Canada Interest Rate Announcement

April 21, 2010

Bank of Canada Interest Rate Announcement

The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 1/4 per cent. The Bank Rate is unchanged at 1/2 per cent and the deposit rate is 1/4 per cent.
Global economic growth has been somewhat stronger than projected, with momentum in emerging-market economies increasing noticeably. Exceptional stimulus from [...]

Richmond Town Manors – Opportunity to own a work of Art

March 23, 2010

Richmond Town Manors – Opportunity to own a work of Art

Popular with urban sophisticates and lauded by architecture critic John Bentley Mays, highly-successful Richmond Town Manors is now complete on Richmond Street at Strachan Avenue, between King and Queen Streets West, just south of Trinity Bellwoods Park in Toronto. Only three of these choice residences remain, offering convenient living in modern surroundings inspired by the geometrical abstracts of master Dutch painter Pieter Mondrian. Hurry to take advantage of this exclusive opportunity in one of the city’s most up-and-coming neighbourhoods.