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RosedaleSotheby’s May 7th, 2013: Rodin and the Gates of Hell.
If you love Art and especially Rodin and the Impressionists have a look at this videos from the May 7th Sotheby's Art Sale:
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From Sotheby’s International Blog: Home Selling Essentials: Part I
4 September 2012, written by SIRC
This post is the first of a series that will provide you with a general overview of basic home selling essentials. The series is part of our 2012 Home Sellers’ Guide. If you would like to receive our full list of home selling essentials, download our free 2012 Home Sellers’ Guide.
Ensuring your home sells at fair market value within a reasonable period of time is dependent on your pricing strategy. The following factors will assist you...Continue Reading! >
10 Essential Tips for Canadians Buying U.S. Real Estate
18 September 2012, written by Sotheby's International Realty Canada
Owning vacation or retirement property in the U.S. is a goal for many Canadians, offering a place to enjoy downtime with family and friends and to revel in much needed sunshine during the winter months. In recent years, the number of Canadians purchasing real estate in the United States has soared. Canadians now account for 24% of foreign homebuyers in the US, more than double the rate in 2007, according to data...Continue Reading! >
Creating the Ultimate Outdoor Oasis
25 April 2013, written by Sotheby's International Realty Canada
With ‘staycations’ on the rise, more and more homeowners are designing and creating their very own backyard retreats, complete with high-end outdoor flat screen televisions, luxurious all-weather furniture, chic accessories, gorgeous outdoor kitchens, and luminous lighting. Designers have truly set the bar in terms of landscaping and décor and we are pleased to share some top-notch design and décor tips for creating an outdoor space you’ll never want to leave.
To begin, you...Continue Reading! >
Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® Release Mid-April Resale Housing Figures
TORONTO, April 16, 2013 – Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 4,260 sales through the TorontoMLS system during the first 14 days of April, representing a slight dip of less than one per cent compared to the same period in 2012. The reported sales figure did benefit from one extra working day compared to last year, because Good Friday in 2012 fell in April.
“April sales to date, which were driven by strong growth in single-detached home sales in the regions surrounding Toronto,...Continue Reading! >
Toronto Resale Condo Market Report for Q1, 2013
Here is the most recent Condo Market Report for the first quarter of 2013:
TORONTO, April 16, 2013 — Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 4,133 condominium apartment sales through the TorontoMLS system during the first quarter of 2013. This result was down by approximately 17 per cent in comparison to the first quarter of 2012. New listings of condominium apartments were also down on a year-over-basis in the first quarter, but by a lesser annual rate of five per cent.
“Buyers benefited from a substantial amount of choice in...Continue Reading! >
Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® Post The Rental Market Report for Q1, 2013.
Here is the most recent Rental Market report from the Toronto Real Estate Board: The market is very active!
TORONTO, April 16, 2013 – Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported a substantial increase in the number of condominium apartments rented through the TorontoMLS system in the first quarter of 2013. There were 4,277 condominium apartments rented – up by almost 13 per cent on a year-over-year basis.
The total number of rental properties listed on TorontoMLS during the first quarter was up by...Continue Reading! >
The Cabbagetown Forsythia Festival is Coming May 5th, 2013.
Every year at this time, the Cabbagetown Forsythia is in bloom and people hit the streets. This year the Festival is on Sunday May 5th at Riverdale Park. Come celebrate with your neighbors and catch up on all the gossip! Your children will love it but there is lots of fun for adults as well!
Here is a short video from the 2010 Cabbagetown Forsythia Festival to enjoy! It was a cool and cloudy day but of course, this year we...Continue Reading! >
Bring Spring into your Home Decor
11 April 2013, written by SIRC
Birds are singing, flowers are blooming, and the sun is shining; the return of spring heralds a feeling of renewal and inspires us to shake off the winter doldrums. Bring spring into your home – inside and out – by following these spring home décor and design ideas.
Colour
After a dark cold grey winter, the most visible sign of spring are blooming flowers and the vibrant pops of colour they add to the outdoors. Take nature’s...Continue Reading! >
Downsizing Without Downgrading: How to Make The Most of Life in a Smaller Space
21 February 2013, written by SIRC
If your children have moved out, or you’re growing tired of the upkeep required of your 2+ bedroom house, you may be considering downsizing. Doing so may save you time, energy and money, and allow you to design the life you’ve been dreaming about.
While there are limitless reasons you may want to downsize, this decision may raise a lot of questions and feelings of uncertainty. Factors to consider when thinking about living in a smaller...Continue Reading! >
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