Archive for February, 2009
Cabbagetown: Darrell Kent Remembered
February 28th, 2009 categories: Cabbagetown
This is my favorite photo of Darrell Kent. It was taken only minutes before he died, 20 years ago. He was on holiday in Brazil, had a drink in one hand, a cigarette in the other and minutes later had a massive aneurysm that took his life. He had been living with a Brain tumour for the preceding two years and knew that an unpleasant time was awaiting him as the tumour grew.
It was so appropriate of Darrell who loved a good time, had a boisterous laugh and at the same time was one of the most Community oriented people you would ever meet. He loved Cabbagetown and since the early seventies had been a force in the Community, renovating houses, working as a Realtor, and then leading a brokerage firm that stretched from Cabbagetown, to the Beach, to Bloor West Village and Bloor/Bathurst. He had great vision and saw in the Community, houses and Read the rest of this entry »
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CMHC: The Toronto Real Estate Scene
February 27th, 2009 categories: Real Estate
This morning at the Toronto Condo Network meeting our guest was Dana Senagama, Senior Market Analyst for Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation who presented a report on the GTA Housing Market 2009/10 . Please pardon the point form but here are some of the notes that I took on issues discussed:
Resale Market:
CMHC is predicting a 20% decline from last year to 60,000 Units. However, the historical average is 62,000. Fewer full time jobs in 2009. Forecast of unemployment in the 8% range however in the last housing recession was over 11%. Rates heading still lower whereas in the last downturn the rates were up. No interest rate hikes soon as well as lots of money being pushed into the economy. Long term mortgage rate history is just above the lows of the 1950’s. Read the rest of this entry »
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Cabbagetown: The Latest News From Regent Park
February 24th, 2009 categories: Cabbagetown
There is a recently updated site by Toronto Community Housing with all the information you would like to know and are asking about Regent Park . There is a lot of information so enjoy spending some time getting the scoop.
Here is the link to the Condominium project by Daniels at Dundas and Parliament called One Cole.
Related Posts:
Cabbagetown: Darrell Kent Remembered
Cabbagetown: Laurier Avenue Goes Green
Cabbagetown: Dog Stolen From In Front Of The Cabbagetown Butcher Shop.
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Toronto: The Scoop on Termites
February 24th, 2009 categories: Buying in Toronto, Downtown Toronto
Toronto is a great City and over the years we have had lots of groups come here to enjoy our diversity. One group that appeared in the 1930’s is growing by millions as we speak; Termites.
These subterranean visitors cost millions and have been studied extensively. As a Downtown Realtor, I view them as ubiquitous as cavities and candy with no end in sight for eradication. You can move them away from your home but they are a continuous issue that need to be approached realistically and without fear. The best remedy is to get rid of any wood soil contact, get a termite warranty from some of the companies that offer Read the rest of this entry »
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Cabbagetown Clips: Steve Brearton Discusses Winchester School
February 22nd, 2009 categories: Cabbagetown
This is a Cabbagetown Clip of area father Steve Brearton discussing Winchester School and why he and his partner Liz have chosen to school their children in the Cabbagetown neighbourhood.
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The Canadian Economy: An Outsider’s Viewpoint
February 22nd, 2009 categories: Economy
Fareed Zacharia of CNN has written an article for February’s Newsweek that is a must read for all Canadians, especially our ”naysayers”. It is in the US Edition and is called a Worthwhile Canadian Initiative. It is an outsider’s view of the Canadian Banking system and the Canadian Economy in general. I suggest you have a read and make sure that it gets around. It is time we were less insecure about our position in the World. Read the rest of this entry »
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Cabbagetown Clips: Steve Brearton Speaks about Living in Cabbagetown
February 22nd, 2009 categories: Cabbagetown
This is the first in a series of clips that focus on the ups and downs of living in a diverse urban community. Steve Brearton, husband, and father of three great boys chats about his experiences living in the Cabbagetown Area. Steve has also being involved in the area schools and in the next few clips will be sharing his thoughts on schooling in the Downtown setting. Any comments you would like to add are appreciated. 
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Toronto Real Estate: The News is Getting Better!
February 21st, 2009 categories: Real Estate
On Thursday of this week the Toronto Real Estate Board posted its first figures in 2009 not affected by last year’s rush to avoid the Municipal Land Transfer Tax implemented on January 31st , 2008. The first two weeks of this February reflect less of a shift in the market since the implementation of the tax and the change in the Real Estate Market.
GTA Housing Resales at 2,044 in Mid February.
TORONTO, February 19, 2009 – Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 2,044 sales through the first 14 days of February, compared to 2,775 sales reported during the same period in 2008. Read the rest of this entry »
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Cabbagetown: Laurier Avenue Goes Green
February 18th, 2009 categories: Cabbagetown
Here is an article from the Ryerson Free Press about the “Green-Goings-on” on Laurier Avenue. Looks like this will not just be a pretty street but a green one. Good going residents!!
Cabbagetown may soon feature geothermal heated-streets
February 17, 2009 by webeditor
Amanda Connon-Unda
A small part of Toronto may be going geothermal and getting off the grid for its heating needs, revealing a possible future trend, as resources become less available. Laurier Avenue, a street in Cabbagetown, may soon become the first downtown street to heat and cool homes using geothermal heating – a clean technology that doesn’t use fossil fuels but instead uses the natural heat in the ground and can even reduce monthly heating bills. Read the rest of this entry »
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Greater Toronto REALTORS® Offer Scholarships
February 17th, 2009 categories: Lifestyle
Every year the Toronto Real Estate Board gives two scholarships to deserving students in the GTA. If you know of anyone who might be interested in submitting an essay, let them know that they can get more information at www.TorontoRealEstateBoard.com and need to submit before April 17th. The press release is below.
TORONTO, February 18, 2009 – Greater Toronto REALTORS® will help alleviate the costs of a post secondary education for two graduating high school students this spring.
The Toronto Real Estate Board’s third annual Past President’s Scholarship will provide two young people with $5,000 each for the next school year at a post secondary institution of their choice. Scholarships are awarded based Read the rest of this entry »
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