Richard Silver

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Toronto Real Estate Board: Habitat for Humanity Build

Each year for at least the past four years the Toronto Real Estate Board has been involved in a Habitat for Humanity Build. I was lucky to participate on one of the Build Days with a group of 20 REALTORS and thankfully, some build staff who are true experts. They put me on garden patrol realizing, from looking at me, that handing me a hammer would not be safe. It was a great weather day and all of us were happy...Continue Reading...

Toronto: World AIDS Day Concert: Voices of Hope December 1, 2011

Launched collaboratively by  La Maison du Parc (Montréal), Casey House (Toronto) and Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation (Vancouver), “Voices of Hope / Voix D’Espoir” is Canada's national annual event marking World AIDS Day and raising awareness of the ongoing crisis of HIV/AIDS across Canada and internationally.  THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2011 - 7 pm Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. Free, with suggested donation of $20. Hosted by CBC's Tom Allen with Rev. Dr. John Joseph Mastandrea. THIS YEAR'S PERFORMERS: Dr. Draw, Prita Chhabra, Singing Out!, David Warrack, Douglas...Continue Reading...

Realtors Care Foundation supports shelter-based organizations

October 4, 2011 -- As the nights get cooler, we all have a number of autumn traditions to look forward to like Thanksgiving, Halloween and fall fairs. One tradition that has been part of the real estate community since 1986 is the Toronto Real Estate Board’s 25 & 50 Year Member Dinner. It celebrates Members’ many years of service to Greater Toronto Area (GTA) homebuyers and sellers. This year’s event, held at the Allstream Centre September 22nd welcomed 701 REALTORS® who...Continue Reading...

Energy Rebates Should Be A Priority

September 23, 2011-- Unfortunately, summer is quickly coming to an end and before we know it, the cooler weather will be here.   While we can't do anything to stop the cold weather from arriving, we can make sure that our homes are ready for it by making them as energy efficient as possible, but, as many homebuyers and owners know, doing so can be costly.  That's why, during the current provincial election campaign, REALTORS® are calling on all provincial parties...Continue Reading...

Are you too old for tech? Why it’s not about age.

A very wise person once told me that “successful people get results and unsuccessful people get excuses”. Since then I have tried to live life with no excuses. It is a constant challenge to keep that promise, and the “age” excuse is the one the keeps boiling to the top; it’s the easiest one to indulge…. No matter where I travel, when the topic of technology/change comes up, I hear “I’m too old to change” and they are usually younger than...Continue Reading...

REALTORS Care Foundation: Realtors ride for a great cause

September 2, 2011 -- One of the many things I enjoy about being a REALTOR® is that there’s never a dull day. Thanks to our varied professional backgrounds and range of special interests, even after 32 years in the business, I learn something new virtually every time I chat with another GTA REALTOR® Member. One example of the diversity within our professional community is a group of REALTORS® who also happen to be motorcycle enthusiasts. Each year they get together for...Continue Reading...

Great New Web Site for Homeowners!

Almost every year for the past 15 years, I have spent four mid-Summer days at a Conference in San Francisco called Inman Real Estate Connect. It is a chance for REALTORS, Boards, Associations and technology/social media junkies to get together and talk about the future. A search here will show that I have written blogs about this event before. One of my favorite sessions is called "Innovation Showcase" or I call it....."The new kids on the block". There were 4 Presentations: Yobongo.com, Skygrid.com, ThinkNear.com...Continue Reading...

The Past Few Months and the Next Year!!!

Some of you may not know but one year ago I was named President-Elect of the Toronto Real Estate Board, meaning that as of July 1st, 2011, I will be President of the Toronto Real Estate Board for one year. The past six months have really been a great trial by fire as I have had my busiest Spring in my Real Estate career plus chairing two committees at the Board, doing some teaching (Blogging and Social Media) and being part of the...Continue Reading...

Toronto: It’s that time of year again! Gardening Time!

Spring is here and I love it. Great to see people working in their gardens and yard waste bags full at the curb. I do have some yard waster bags left over from last week's drop so let me know if you'd like some and I will personally deliver them to you. (more...)Continue Reading...

Spring is here and the Winchester School Community Fun Fair is coming up!

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