Tuesday, October 4th, 2011, 7:30pm Koerner Hall, The Royal Conservatory of Music Heritage Toronto Members: $30 General Admission: $40 Group Discount: $30 each for 10 or more tickets Nominees’ Reception tickets: $110 Includes the evening program beginning at 7:30pm and post-reception (cash bar). Nominees’ Reception tickets includes evening program and post-reception, and also include admission to an exclusive pre-program reception with complimentary hors …

I found a great timelapse video of different landmarks in Toronto that have been captured and presented very beautifully. The day to night transitions and subway shots are very well done from shooting to editing. Definitely a must see! Having trouble viewing video? Click here

Designed by local architect George W. Gouinlock in a Romanesque Revival that would Old City Hall would come to compliment a few years after its construction in 1896, the Temple Building was arguably the first skyscraper built in Toronto, and the tallest building in the city for a brief period. Home to the world headquarters of the Independent Order of Foresters (IOF), a fraternal …

Here’s a list of things you can do this weekend and enjoy Toronto The Fall Home Show is on from Thursday September 22nd to Sunday the 25th at the Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place. Meanwhile The Clothing Show is on in the Queen Elizabeth Building at Exhibition Place (but only from Friday to Sunday). One of my favourite Toronto events, The Word on the Street …

The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup is an annual September event that aims “to promote understanding and education about shoreline litter issues by encouraging Canadians to rehabilitate shoreline areas through cleanups.” This year’s events began on September 17th, but there are still lots of chances to get involved by helping out at one of the many cleanups taking place in Toronto and GTA …

I had recently attended a conference in Toronto called “Agent Reboot” where I ran into Michael Krisa, “That Interview guy”, whom I had met originally two years ago at Real Estate Bar Camp and numerous times since.  While conversing with him, Benjamin Bach and Virigina Munden; we started a discussion about how to tie in Social Networks with our business.  Michael did a …

I love the history lessons about different aspects of Toronto.  I came across a visual history of Toronto Streetcars that I really enjoyed.  I’ve included the link of the original post in the bottom on the page and all photo credits are listed there. Enjoy!   Source: A visual history of Toronto streetcars.

Back in May, we saw the new trains order by TTC unveiled at the Open Doors Toronto Event.  The trains have been a great hit and been getting positive review on different websites such as Urban Toronto.  Here are some pictures that I’ve found of the new trains. Have you been on the new subways?  If so, share your thoughts… …

Following is a synopsis of what’s happening in Canadian Real Estate Sales activity, new listings, sales to new listing ratio and months of inventory remain stable Average price increased over the past 11 months More details are included in the video.  What do you think about the information provided?  Leave your comments below…

Toronto, September 7, 2011 — Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 7,542 sales through the TorontoMLS® system in August – a 24 per cent increase over 6,083 sales in August 2010. New listings, at 12,509, were up by 20 per cent compared to August 2010. Market conditions remained tight as sales growth outstripped growth in new listings.