Maybe your mortgage needs a check-up
While about 80% of Canadians visit a doctor at least once a year to
help ensure they remain physically healthy, the number of people who
check their financial health by regularly reviewing their mortgage is
far less.
Plenty can change in someone's life in a year,
never mind during the standard five-year mortgage a lot of Canadians
sign up for. A career change, kids, retirement or newfound money or it
could be that such a major event is on the horizon. All can affect the
type of mortgage that fits just right.
"A lot of people
don't like to face up to it but, doing an annual financial check-up is a
very smart thing to do," says Peter Aceto, CEO and president of
Toronto-based ING Direct Canada. "Managing your financial lifestyle is
just as important as managing your diet and exercise."
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HST: What's Taxable and What's Not
There's been a lot of confusion about the HST and what it will affect. Revenue Canada has posted a helpful document to let us know what will change and what won't.
It's not mentioned in the article, but maintenance fees on residential condominiums won't be affected.
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Summerlicious: July 9th-25th
Summerlicious returns! A number of local restaurants are taking part in the prix fixe festival, including Cajú, Maro in Liberty Village, Banu Restaurant and the Drake hotel, which is offering a $20 lunch and $35 dinner. A great opportunity to try somewhere new!
Amex cardholders can make reservations on June 22nd and 23rd, the rest of us can make our calls on the 24th.
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Market News
GTA REALTORS® Report Monthly Resale Housing Figures
TORONTO, JUNE 3, 2010 - Greater Toronto REALTORS®
reported 9,470 sales through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in May,
representing a one per cent dip from May 2009. In comparison to previous years,
this was the third highest May sales result on record.
"The pace of transactions slowed in May following
record-setting sales in February, March and April," said Toronto Real Estate
Board President Tom Lebour. "Buyers who otherwise would have been purchasing a
home in May moved more quickly this year, likely to get ahead of mortgage rate
hikes."
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Urbanlife 2.0
 Urbanlife Realty has joined the social media revolution!
You can now follow us on Facebook and Twitter, where we'll be posting up to date information on the housing market, mortgage rates and happenings in West Queen West, Liberty Village and King West!
Click here for our twitter feed
Click here for our Facebook fan page
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DNA3 Units Released
As
promised to many of you in conversation over the last year, we have finally
received notification that a select number of units are available for immediate
purchase. Only a handful of realtors are invited to participate in this special sale. If you are interested in purchasing a unit please contact us today as we
only have a few days to bring you into the sales office. Please see
the article prepared by RealNet discussing new condominium
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For Sale: 3 Bedroom End Unit
33 Massey Street, Unit 1
 Massey Common, End Unit, 1418 sq.ft., 3 bedrooms plus den, 2 full
bathrooms, private ground level built-in garage. Open-concept design and
spacious deck are perfect for entertaining. Modern kitchen has a
breakfast bar and huge walk-in pantry. Large closets and storage on both
levels. Tree-lined, quiet one-way street in high-demand King West
neighbourhood. Walk to Queen West attractions and Trinity Bellwoods
Park. Click here for the full listing |
For Sale: Corner Unit
1 Shank Street #101
 Beautiful And Bright Corner Unit, 934 Square Feet, 3 Bedrooms,
Underground Parking And Locker. Windows In The Living Area And All
Bedrooms. Stainless Steel Appliances, Unique Eco-Friendly,
Hypo-Allergenic Cork Flooring And High Quality, Child-Safe Eco-Spec
Paint Throughout. 235 Sq.Ft. Patio Has A Gas Hook-Up For Bbq, Perfect
For Summertime Dinners Outdoors. Quiet Street. Only $374/Sq.Ft. Click here for the full listing |
For Sale: 2 Bedroom Penthouse
7440 Bathurst St. PH209
 Promenade Towers. Penthouse, Spacious And Bright, Split 2 Bedroom Plan
Plus Solarium (Can Be Used As 3rd Bedroom or Family Room). Wonderful
East And South Views From Windows In Every Room. Large Ensuite Storage
Room, 2 Full Bathrooms And 2 Parking Spaces In Tandem. Maintenance Fees
Include Everything Except Realty Taxes. Close To Shopping, Schools,
Transportation And Library. Click here for the full listing |
For Sale: One Bedroom + Den
313 Richmond Street East, #1453
Tridel's The Richmond. Downtown Living At Its Best. One Bedroom Plus
Den, Open Concept Design, Marble And Laminate Flooring, Granite Counters
And Juliette Balcony. Walk To Financial District, St. Lawrence Market,
Shopping And Dining. Great Building Features 24 Hr Concierge, 2 Level
Gym, Basketball, Billiards, Sauna, Rooftop Patio/Gardens With Bbq's And
Hot Tub. Click here for the full listing |
Sold! Fully Renovated Home
82 Lappin Avenue
Our buyer snapped this one up!
Beautifully Renovated 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom With Separate Entrance To
Finished Lower Level. Hardwood Floors, Stainless Steel Appliances And
Halogen Pot Lights; Gutted Like New! Come Live In A Great, Established
Neighbourhood. Close To Ttc, Community Centre And Shopping.
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Sold! 5 Bedroom in Roncesvalles
144 Geoffrey Street
We found this home for our buyer!
Beautiful 5 Bedroom Edwardian Family Home In Roncesvalles, With 2 Car
Parking! Original Charm With Modern Upgrades. Well Maintained House With A
Backyard Oasis, Mature Trees And Established Perennials. Howard Jr
French Immersion School District. Includes A Nanny Suite In The Basement
W/ Separate Entrance. The 2nd Floor Master Suite Boasts A Large Ensuite
Bath, Dressing Room And Adjoining Den Separated By A Pocket Door. Must
Be Seen!
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