Commentary

21 Elm Avenue – Past and Present

Architect Frederick Herbert for Percival Leadley, 1904. Then. 21 Elm Avenue, circa 1910.   Now. August 2011.   Rosedale homes often have an interesting and rich history. Like Leadley, many of the families who lived in these homes were entrepreneurs who owned many of the enterprises and factories today. They produced and sold goods, and industrialized our city.   What …

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Single ladies hooking up with homes

Click here to read an article outlining a new trend emerging in recent homebuyers. Home ownership and real estate investment is on the rise among single and well informed women in Canada. Savvy real estate marketers take note!

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Where to watch the 2012 Euro Championships in Toronto

The 2012 Euro Championship begins June 8th, meaning you’ll soon be seeing a lot of waving flags and hearing a ton of honking horns. Most of the games are happening during the daytime, and when the quarter finals arrive, Carlsberg will be setting up designated zones in the city where you can check out the games and drink a big …

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Some of the tastes—and sights—at last weekend’s 1,000 Tastes of Toronto

Luminato’s 1,000 Tastes of Toronto, food festival in the Distillery District over the weekend was a celebration of Toronto’s diverse food scene. It featured 33 restaurants and shops within the city, with food offerings ranging from thai sausages to brick-oven pizza. To check out photos from the event and to read what went down, click here.

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Land transfer tax pushing buyers to the suburbs?

Is the Land Transfer Tax driving away home buyers to the suburbs? A recent poll suggests that 75% of potential home buyers are likely to purchase outside of Toronto.  Is the Land Transfer Tax to blame or is it simply because the price tag of buying a home in the city is unattainable when contrasting average income earning families and …

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Majestic Mansion set on Private Island in Montreal, QC

Here’s a unique listing I found in Montreal that caught my attention. Rumour has it that it is the home of one of Canada’s most notable entertainers, Celine Dion. The details and workmanship of the home is simply amazing! Check out the listing here.

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The top 10 basketball courts to play pick-up in Toronto

Moss Park Corner of Queen East and Jarvis Once upon a time this Jarvis and Queen locale was a dicey spot to attempt a game, but that’s no longer the case. The courts and hoops are now regularly maintained and while the level of competition varies from day to day, it tends to be a little less intimidating than some …

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