Two Great Listings + HotDocs + Spring Cleaning Tips

Marina Bolletta FRI CRES REI ASP Broker of Record Mark Tavares Sales Representative 416 947 0777	April 2011

Welcome to our newsletter for April 2011!

Spring is in the air, and that means two things: the spring market is active, and we're thinking of spring cleaning. Undertaking such a major clean can often seem overwhelming - below you'll find an article that breaks it down into ten simple steps.

If you're looking for an escape, HotDocs starts on April 28, and with over 200 films, you're bound to find a film on a subject you're interested in!

Marina and Mark

How mortgage insurance can help buy a house

For many first-time home buyers, coming up with the 20 per cent down payment required to qualify for a mortgage without paying extra for insurance is tough. So most first-timers end up having to pay for the insurance, which can cost anywhere from half a per cent to 2. 9 per cent of the total mortgage amount.

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) provides the insurance which protects your bank against from a default. This means, if you can't pay and the bank can't get its money back after it has sold your property, the insurance will cover the lender's expenses.

Here are a few more things you should know about mortgage loan insurance:

Self-employed people pay more

Homebuyers who have a stable income will have a lower insurance premium than those who own their own business or are self-employed.

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10 Chores for a (spring) Clean Start

Take care of these 10 cleaning chores and you'll give your house a fresh start for the warm season.

1. Wash windows: Clean storm windows before you store them for the summer, and don't forget to clean screens before you install them.

2. Freshen bedding: Strip the beds and launder all the washable bedding, including blankets, mattress pads and pillow protectors. Dry clean the things that can't be washed. Freshen pillows by having them professionally cleaned, hanging them outside or tumbling them in the clothes dryer on the air cycle.

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HotDocs: April 28th to May 8th

HotDocs is North America's largest documentary film festival. This year there are over 200 films from 43 countries with subjects ranging from Conan O'Brien to Cairo belly dancers to Toronto's illegal gambling clubs.

Screenings are being held at a dozen venues across the city, including the TIFF Lightbox, the Revue and the Regent.

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DNA3 Units Released

We've sold 10 units at DNA 3 so far!

There are a limited number of suites still available, but we think they'll be sold out before long.

DNA3 now offering a few selected suites fully furnished. Call us for details.

Call us at 416 947 0777 for a private viewing.

Market News

TORONTO, April 5, 2011 -- Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 9,262 transactions through the TorontoMLS® system in March 2011, representing the second best March result on record.

The number of transactions was 11 per cent lower than the record result reported in March 2010.

"The strong home sales reported in March and throughout the first quarter of 2011 have been based on a solid affordability picture and improving economic conditions in the GTA and country-wide," said Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) President Bill Johnston.

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Minto King West: 1, 2 and 3 bedroom layouts available

Minto Built. High Quality, Modern Finishes. Great King West Location. Walk to entertainment district. Minutes to financial district on TTC. Studios, 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedrooms and 3 Bedroom units available. Breath-taking penthouse suites. Wonderful lobby and courtyard. Buyers expected to be thrilled with the final product.

Give us a call at 416 947 0777 for more information.

DNA3: 1, 1 + den and 2 bedrooms available

Spectacular DNA3. Occupancy March 2013. Located at the corner of King St. W.
and Shaw. 1 bedrooms, 1 bedrooms + den and 2 bedroom suites available.

Quality built by Canderel Stoneridge. Priced very well for this prime location. Call us today at 416 947 0777 to view this site.

Four beds, three baths near East Mall and Bloor

157 Silverhill Drive

We found a buyer for this terrific home.

It's a very spacious four bedroom family home, meticulously maintained by the original owners!

Large eat-in kitchen with walkout to covered patio and private garden, two staircases to the basement and garage access. Main floor laundry!

Prime Lorne Park location!
1466 Burns Lane

We brought our buyer to this home!

43.82 By 180 Ft Deep Lot. Opportunity To Build A 'New Urban Chic Home' On A Secluded , Private
Lane In A Cul De Sac! Surrounded By Million Dollar Homes! Walking Distance To Lorne Park PS And Lorne Park High School.

The Rental Corner

234 Fort York Blvd

We listed and leased this wonderful unit on the 17th floor. Nice Views, Great Location close to Lake and Parks, Newer Luxury Building, Great Open Concept Layout, Modern Kitchen has Granite Counter Tops. Ensuite Laundry Amazing Facilities include Rooftop Garden. $1400 monthly.

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