Toronto: Why Adam Giambrone Should Not Be Mayor!
February 10th, 2010 categories: Around TORONTO, Downtown Toronto, Toronto
One word:Meglomania!
That a member of Toronto City Council and Chair of a very important City Service would think that running for Mayor would not compromise his decisions, shows that Adam Giambrone views himself as other than human and fallible. His recent apology of having a number of sex partners while being in a “supposedly” committed relationship is the next key. Do we need a “supposedly” committed Mayor?
The fact that the Deputy Premier of the Proviince would step down to run for Mayor, yet the Chair of the TTC does not think there is an issue of running for Mayor and being Chair of the TTC at the same time, leaves me in total doubt of his abilities and those of the group of back room boys that would float his name in the first place.
Torontonians are not that stupid!
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Toronto Real Estate: Are Prices Really Up?
December 1st, 2009 categories: Around TORONTO, Business, Buying in Toronto, Downtown Toronto, Economy, Real Estate, Selling in Toronto, Toronto
Had some thoughts on Real Estate pricing that I wanted to share with you. Lots of discussion always on prices going up or down and what it all means especially when the interest rates have so much effect on affordability today.
Let’s start a bit of discussion: Is the same house worth more today than three years ago and will it be worth more or less in another year…will low interest rates allow buyers to pay more giving the illusion that house prices have gone up or down…Is that same house up or down or has the market just shifted to the higher range…
Feel free to add your “two cents” below:
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Toronto Real Estate: Thinking About REBarCampTO
November 27th, 2009 categories: Around TORONTO, Technology, Toronto
Evan Sage from Royal LePage/J&D Division and I have started organizing an REBarCamp for Toronto, REBarCampTO, that will hopefully happen on May7th, 2010. If you are asking yourself “What is an REBarCamp?”, here is my take on what is involved. If you have more quesions about it you can follow us on our Twitter or Facebook .
Put it in your daytimer and we will notify everyone on the Facebook and http://twitter.com/REBarCampTO sites when we are launching the main site that will allow for sponsorship and registration….I am sure that I can convince www.Torontoism.com to sponsor…He’s a push over…
Comments welcome below…
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Carl Orbach QC, LLB, BA Mayor of Cabbagetown and a lovely man!
November 19th, 2009 categories: Around TORONTO, Cabbagetown, Downtown Toronto, Toronto
Very Sad News for Cabbagetown. A strong supporter of the Cabbagetown Community and all around good guy passed away yesterday and will be buried tomorrow. For years he led the Old Cabbagetown Business Improvement Area and worked tirelessly for the Community. Sadly since retiring a couple of years ago, he has been ill. Even through the pain, he had a great laugh and loved a good story. There are and will be few of the caliber of Carl Orbach…sleep well wonderful Carl… Read the rest of this entry »| Discussion: No Comments »
Jason Mercer of the Toronto Real Estate Board Speaks at the Toronto Condominium Network.
November 2nd, 2009 categories: Buying in Toronto, Condominium, Downtown Toronto, Real Estate, Selling in Toronto
Last Friday, Jason Mercer, Senior Market Analyst at the Toronto Real Estate Board, spoke at the Toronto Condominium Network. Here is the pdf. Slideshare of what was presented. Feel free to contact me for any explanations that you might need. There is lots of great Information here…
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Toronto Real Estate Board Releases Affordability Charts
October 16th, 2009 categories: Business, Buying in Toronto, Economy, Real Estate, Selling in Toronto, Toronto
Prices have risen in the Greater Toronto Area, however the cost of home ownership has dropped. This recent chart from the Toronto Real Estate Board shows how increased incomes and historically low interest rates have made home ownership more affordable. I think this bodes well for the Canadian economy: Renters who become Owners renovate, buy new furniture and appliances, adding related spending and stimulating the economy.
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Canadian Real Estate: Lack of Inventory Puts Upward Pressure on Pricing.
Canadian Real Estate Association Releases New Update
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Canadian Real Estate: Lack of Inventory Puts Upward Pressure on Pricing.
October 16th, 2009 categories: Business, Buying in Toronto, Downtown Toronto, Real Estate, Selling in Toronto, Toronto
Here are some important statistics that were made available by the Canadian Real Estate Association that highlight housing inventory for sale in Canada, Ontario and within the Toronto Real Estate Board. These figures point to a distinct lack of inventory at present in all areas but especially in the Greater Toronto Area. It makes it a great time for Sellers to sell but conversely difficult for Buyers to find property. Hopefully this will loosen up over the next few months but in the meantime there will probably be upward pressure on pricing. I would suggest opening the slideshow to FULL for proper viewing.
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Canadian Real Estate Association Releases New Update
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TORONTO REALTORS® REPORTING SEPTEMBER RESALE MARKET FIGURES
October 5th, 2009 categories: Business, Buying in Toronto, Downtown Toronto, Economy, Real Estate, Toronto
TORONTO, October 5, 2009 – In September 2009, Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 8,196 sales, up 28 per cent from September 2008. The average price for Septembertransactions was $406,877 – up by 10 per cent compared to the same month last year.
“We have experienced an increasing rate of existing home price growth in the GTA as sales have continued to outpace 2008 results,” said TREB President Tom Lebour. “Consumers have remained confident in ownership housing as a long-term investment.”
Year-to-date sales, at 66,437 were up 4.5 per cent compared to the first nine months of 2008.Average price, at $388,417 was up by almost 1.5 per cent.
“Existing home sales will finish strong this year, pushing through the 80,000 mark and moving in line with some of the best years on record under the current TREB market area,” according to Jason Mercer, TREB’s Senior Manager of Market Analysis.
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Toronto: Cabbagetown’s Nuit Blanche, Saturday October 3rd, 2009
October 1st, 2009 categories: Around TORONTO, Cabbagetown, Downtown Toronto, Lifestyle, Toronto
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Here is your map for Cabbagetown Nuit Blanche!
This Saturday Oct. 3 from dusk (8:00) till dawn
For one sleepless night, experience Cabbagetown transformed by 14 artists.
Discover art in parks, alleyways, on streets, in parking lots and unexpected
places. One night only. All night long.
* Ride the “Paint Bike” down a 40’ canvas
* Kissing robots
* Dance
* Watch Magic Lantern shows
* Experience your human energy field
* Interactive video art
* Climb into a giant nest
Experience it!
http://www.cabbagetownnuitblanche.ca/
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What Kind of Mayor Does Toronto Need Now?
September 29th, 2009 categories: Around TORONTO, Business, Buying in Toronto, Downtown Toronto, Economy, Lifestyle, Real Estate, Toronto
With David Miller deciding not to run in the upcoming Toronto Mayoralty race, it begs the question “What kind of Mayor does Toronto need now?” Mayor Miller has left us with a wonderful City in decline…
If you, like me, are wondering why it took a 5 week summer Strike to end up with a City Workers contract that could have probably been negotiated without a Strike, I would tell you that it is symptomatic of what is wrong with Mayor Miller’s management. He cannot seem to get consensus on City Council or in the City. He has taken very strong stands on losing causes such as his fight with the Island Airport and the popular Porter Airways and lost a lot of support by implementing two added taxes on Torontonians who drive or buy homes. These taxes will never be great generators of income as they focus on groups rather than the whole who benefit. He has increased City taxes and all you have to do is look around to see a lack of value in those increases…but I digress… Read the rest of this entry »
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