Richard Silver

Rosedale Category

Toronto Subways, Light Rail Transit, and the Castle Frank Subway Station…

Almost 7 years ago we moved into a house on a great street right across from the Castle Frank Subway station...It was under renovation at the time and it is still under renovation. Now the Toronto Transit Commission tells Torontonians that they are either going to build Subways or LRT and they have set an aggressive schedule over the next few years. Please excuse me if I don't give that or any other TTC/City of Toronto project a lot of credibility....Continue Reading...

Toronto Neighborhoods: Rosedale Video

Here are some of my thoughts about the Rosedale Community. Whether you live here or visit, it is a great upscale community, centered in the Heart of Toronto and close to all amenities. It has revitalized over the past few years with lots of renovations but like all communities it centers around some great shopping and restaurants. Continue Reading...

Toronto Area Housing Market Watch December 2011

Here is the Toronto Area Housing Market Watch for December 2011. There is a lot of detail here and it covers the whole City but for those of you who like to drill down...all of the MLS Sales are here. Always remember that these figures are ones that happen when members place listings on the Multiple Listing System and do not account for any other transactions. Toronto Market Watch for December 2011 View more presentations from Richard Silver...Continue Reading...

A Guide to Selling Privately!

With the market going through constant change, it is natural that Sellers would be thinking about selling privately to maximize their profit. This is a tough market and you have to be primed to sell, so here are some suggestions that might help: 1) Make sure that everything in you house, construction-wise is perfect or close to it. 99% of homes in this market will be inspected for flaws, so you need a knowledgeable 3rd party to go through your home...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...

Toronto Neighbourhood in focus: Rosedale

Rosedale… what’s in a name? A few years ago we bought a house on a great Toronto street south of Bloor that I refer to as Cabbagetown  North. But some call it Rosedale . There, I said it! It took me a long time to say Rosedale because it comes with a lot of preconceived baggage, when in reality it is just a place where some people have bigger mortgages and a lot of house to maintain. I do miss my Carlton/Church condo...Continue Reading...

The Perfect Turkey Recipe! Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!!!

You know that I love my food, like to cook but am always looking for the easy way, as time is of the essence...well....our favourite Cabbagetown Butcher, Mark Michelin at the St. Jamestown Steak & Chops, has an almost flawless Turkey Recipe, almost a Turnkey Turkey Recipe. I tried it last year and it is almost too simple to believe and produces an amazing result. So here it is! (more...)Continue Reading...