Richard Silver

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Toronto Real Estate: My thoughts on Cabbagetown

Just started making videos for the areas that I have sold Real Estate in over the years. My first video is about the community that my first home was in: Cabbagetown. Let me know your thoughts as I will be making more of them and appreciate hearing from you. Continue Reading...

Toronto Real Estate: Learning to Keep Termites at Bay

-August 15, 2011--If you're considering the purchase of your next home, you already know that a number of considerations are involved in the decision making process like schools, transportation and local amenities. Often though, the factors that you can't see are the ones that require the most attention. For nearly a century, our city’s inhabitants have shared this land with eastern subterranean termites. It is believed that they arrived in Toronto in 1938, offloaded from American cargo ships docked near Cherry...Continue Reading...

Toronto Real Estate Board, November 2011

Here is the most recent Market Watch from the Toronto Real Estate Board for November 2011. There is lots of detail about the markets within the Greater Toronto Area. November 2011 Market Watch View more presentations from Richard Silver. Your thoughts?Continue Reading...

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...

Helping those less fortunate

November 25, 2011 -- Almost every year, I head south in November to spend some time with REALTORS® from all over the world at the National Association of REALTORS® Conference.  It is a great way to find out what is new and happening in terms of technology and get an idea of the upcoming issues for the real estate community. As we watch our American neighbours celebrate American Thanksgiving, and we as Canadians officially enter into the holiday season, I’m reminded...Continue Reading...

Cabbagetown’s KENDALL & Co. Supports the Riverdale Farm with Sale!!

If you have not noticed Cabbagetown's KENDALL & Co. have a new location on Winchester Street. Drop in, say hi and make sure you are there for their upcoming event on December 4th, 2011. For all of us who has a vested interest in the future of our Riverdale Farm and in our neighbourhood, this grassroots event demonstrates another importance of the farm, beyond the obvious. The farm programs enable local groups, like the Toronto Guild of Spinners and Weavers, to...Continue Reading...

Toronto Real Estate: Market Watch for October 2011

Here is the full copy of the Market Watch for the Toronto Real Estate Board in October 2011. Toronto Real Estate Board Market Watch October 2011 View more presentations from Richard Silver Please connect with me should you need any clarity.Continue Reading...

Why the Toronto Real Estate Bubble Has Not Burst!

Strong economy sees numbers boosted August 26, 2011 -- As one of the world’s most diverse cities, Toronto welcomes nearly 100,000 newcomers to Canada each year. These people have chosen Toronto to begin building a better life. A report released recently by CIBC World Markets confirmed that the reasons for embracing Toronto are well founded. The report assessed the performance of Canada’s largest cities in the first quarter of this year, and while Toronto didn’t come out on top in any individual...Continue Reading...

Toronto Neighbourhoods: The fabled neighbourhood of Church/Wellesley

Few areas in the world can boast the number of loves begun and lost than the Church/Wellesley ’hood. The long-time centre to Toronto’s LGBT community has changed greatly over the years. Once a questionable place to purchase a home or condo, it’s become very fashionable. Where once the gay community was shunned and hid in dark dank bars, we are now out on the street and have spawned one of the biggest festivals in the city. With all that comes rising...Continue Reading...

Toronto’s Cabbagetown Garden Tour: June 5th, 2011

If you have never been to the Cabbagetown Garden Tour before, than this year is your year! There are 10 great gardens on this year's tour...I will be at one of them so come and see if you can find me. Look forward to seeing you on June 5th, 2011. This event is presented by the Cabbagetown Preservation Association.      Continue Reading...