Richard Silver

Toronto Real Estate: Renovation Rebate Would Benefit Homeowners

October 7, 2011 -- When home buyers are shopping for a home, they often consider its future potential in addition to its current condition. So, the need for renovations and upgrades, either out of necessity or desire, are often factored into their buying decisions. Frankly, this is a good thing because home renovations help to create jobs and generate tax revenue for the government, worthy goals that REALTORS® are calling on provincial politicians to support and encourage with a rebate...Continue Reading...

Toronto Real Estate Board: Condominium Commentary Q2, 2011

Resale Condo Market Tightened in Q2, but More Supply Coming The resale condominium apartment market tightened in the Greater Toronto Area since the Fall of 2010. This tightening was in line with a broader trend in the existing home market, where listings through the end of the second quarter were in short supply compared to a year ago. Condo sales, at 6,721, were up by almost 0.5 per cent in the second quarter, while active listings were down by 13 per...Continue Reading...

The Forsythia Festival is Coming!! May 1st in Riverdale Park!

This is one of the best events for kids and Families in Cabbagetown and happens May 1st this year. Make sure that you block out the date and hope for a sunny day. Here is a video of last year's festivities! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oId6j2DyC0A[/youtube]Continue Reading...

Toronto Real Estate:NEIGHBOURHOOD IN FOCUS: The Waterfront

You should check out the plans for the West Don Lands , Lower Don Lands  and Port Lands , what the city and province call the “New Blue Edge”  . The concepts for development are bold; with the new Regent Park , preparations for the Commonwealth Games  and what has happened on the eastern side of Queen’s Quay , there should be lots of excitement down on the waterfront in the next 10 years. Unlike the Beach or Beaches which has the charm of small-town...Continue Reading...

Why You Should Sign a Buyer Representation Agreement!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g15BaodM6M8[/youtube] Here is a great new video released by the Toronto Real Estate Board  on why you should sign a Buyer Representation Agreement . Make sure that you are being properly represented in the transaction. Feel free to contact me and I will give you a full run down of what a REALTOR can and cannot do with or without a Buyer Representation Agreement.Continue Reading...

Toronto Realtors Housing Market Watch

Here is the most recent Toronto Real Estate Board's Housing Market Watch. Lots of information here depending on the area that you live in. If you have any questions let me know. Toronto Real Estate Market Watch July 2010View more documents from Richard Silver.Continue Reading...

Need Help to Declutter and Downsize?

My friend and client Ann Christie has begun a great new business to help people "Declutter and Downsize". I have known her for years and think this is a great service she is providing that all of us can use from time to time. I have no qualms at all in referring her to you. In fact, I may be calling her to help me attack my closets....doubt I will be wearing those pants with a 32 inch waist...unless they have...Continue Reading...

Toronto Real Estate: High Park Penthouse Steps to Subway

I have just listed this amazing opportunity to live within steps from High Park and the Bloor Subway.  It is a 3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bathroom Condominium over 1846 Square Feet with a large Terrace, Vaulted Ceilings, Skylights, Hardwood Floors and Custom Finishes throughout. Check out the Video below and come to the Open House either Tuesday, February 16th, 11:30-1:00 or February 20 & 21 from 2-4 PM at 32 Gothic Avenue #7. Asking $949,000! [realestateshows]469189[/realestateshows]Continue Reading...

Toronto Real Estate Board Launches IDX.

   IDX or Internet Data Exchange  has been launched by the Toronto Real Estate Board  this month. This platform allows the participating Brokers to share their listings with other participating Brokers on their web sites. For a consumer it means greater access to one-stop shopping on a Brokerage or Realtor site.  (more...)Continue Reading...

Toronto Real Estate: The Reality of Home Inspections Part 2

After the Home Inspection  The home inspector will give you a "blow-by-blow" of what they feel needs to done on the house...many times when I visit clients 3 or 4 years later, none have been done. Not good, if you are planning on selling...however it does point to the urgency of some of the suggestions from the Home Inspector. The reality is that house problems do not get better on their own. You house will not heal itself and a lot of...Continue Reading...