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Marina Bolletta, FRI CRES REI ASP Broker of Record
Mark Tavares, Sales Representative 416 947 0777
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Welcome to our newsletter for October 2011!
The Food and Wine Expo will be returning to Toronto on November 17th, it is promising to be an exciting event. The 2011 Celebrity Chef Spotlight is Chuck Hughes, Host of Food Network's "Chuck's Day Off", check out the article below.
In other news, did you know that if you don't want your homes selling price to be published then it is against the law for the price to be public knowledge? See the article below.
Marina and Mark
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How the HGTV effect is affecting home sales
When realtor Desmond Brown walks into a house that's just too stunning to be someone's home, he heads to the fridge.
An empty fridge is his second clue that the home has been super staged to appeal to a new generation of buyers who are looking for more of a showcase than a sound house to call their home.
"Gone are the days that you walk into a house and think, 'Wow, they really lived in this place," says Brown.
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Gourmet Food and Wine Expo: November 17th to 20th
The Gourmet Food and Wine Expo runs from November 17th to the 20th at the Convention Centre.
There will be over 1500 wine and beer samples and the Food Network has a stage where they will be hosting cooking demonstrations.
Dozens of exhibitors will be showcasing their products.
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Your home's sale price is private information
A few years ago, the federal Privacy Commissioner ruled a home's sale price is personal information and cannot be advertised or disclosed without the permission of the buyer and the seller.
This is what privacy legislation is all about - protecting your personal information. The lesson is that if you do not want to see your home's sale price advertised after closing, then don't agree to it.
In another case decided in 2006, an insurance company arranged for photographs to be taken of an apartment unit, without the tenant's permission. The purpose was to get examples of the state of repairs of the interior of the apartments to assist in figuring out the building's value. However, the pictures included some of the apartment's contents.
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Halloween Events and Activities
Ossington always celebrates Halloween in style, and this year is no exception. We already know about a few Halloween events and parties, so get your costume ready!
The Toronto Zombie Walk kicks Halloween off early when it returns to Trinity Bellwoods Park on Saturday, October 22. The 2011 9th Annual Zombie Walk is open to everybody who wants to dress up and participate, and if you have been there or read about it, you know people dress up! The walk begins at 3pm, but go early to see the crowd and enjoy the Zombie Wedding!
Reposado is planning a Halloween bash on Saturday, October 29 with prizes for best costume.
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Market Update
October 5, 2011 -- Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 7,658 transactions through the TorontoMLS® system in September - a 25 per cent increase over September 2010. Sales during the first three quarters of 2011 amounted to 70,588, representing a 2.6 per cent increase compared to the first nine months of 2010. "We have experienced strong growth in sales so far this year, with a much more active summer compared to 2010. However, while sales have been strong, we have continued to experience a shortage of listings, resulting in more competition between home buyers," said Toronto Real Estate Board President Richard Silver. "Over the past few months, the listing situation has started to improve, so we expect home buyers will have more homes to choose from in the months ahead." With annual growth in sales (+25 per cent) outstripping annual growth in new listings (+15 per cent) in September, market conditions became tighter and the average selling price continued to grow by close to 10 per cent on a year-over-year basis. Click here for the full article |
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Three bedroom executive townhome
47 Glenashton Drive, Oakville
Attractive And Spacious Executive Townhome. 1375 Sq.Ft., 3 Bedrooms, 3 Washrooms, Formal Living And Dining Areas, Great Kitchen, Large Private Balcony, 2 Car Built-In Garage With Direct Access To Unit. Solid Wood Staircase, Hardwood Floors And 9 Ft Ceilings On Second Floor. All 3 Levels Above Ground. Very Bright Unit Offers Windows In Every Room.
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Four bedrooms, three baths on 2/3 of an acre
30 Anchor Court, Holland Landing
This upgraded home is set on a quiet court near Anchor Park. 70 foot frontage and 2/3 of an acre lot. Thousands spent on bathrooms, hardwood floors, broadloom, electrical, attic insulation, ventilation system, pool, etc. Perfect for a growing family, close to Newmarket shopping and entertainment, parks, schools, public library and York Region Transit. Conveniently located between highways 400 and 404 and close to Greenlane GO station. Rear garden boasts a great child-safe pool, wraparound decking and a large storage shed.
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Great Property to live in and have extra income!
541 Wellington Street, Newmarket
Also an attractive income property near Main Street and Southlake Regional Health Centre. 3 Self Contained Units-Main Floor Is A 2 Bedroom Apt. Owner Occupied ($1200/Mth Market Rent).
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Four bedrooms, two baths! 43 Montvale Dr
We found this home for our client!
Upper Bluffs, Chine Dr Neighbourhood. 3 Bdrm Brick Home With Garage, Update Windows, Newer Furnace And C/Air, Hardwood Floors Throughout. Separate Entrance To Finished Basement, Entrance From Garage To House. Close To Bluffs, Marinas, Go Train, Shopping, R.H. King Academy And Other Great Schools.
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Detached three level backsplit
76 Fletcherdon Cres
We found this great home for our buyer!
Spacious Detached 3 Level Backsplit With Oversized Garage And Large Driveway. This Home Features 3 Bedrooms, Hardwood Floors, Large Rec Room In Finished Basement, Newer Furnace And Air Conditioning, Vaulted Ceilings And Large Windows. Crawl Space Is Great For Extra Storage.
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Rental Corner: 1 Bedroom condo
763 Bay St #4012
We found this unit for our client.
Beautiful & Upscale Home W/ Spectacular View On The 40th/F At The Residences Of College Park! High Floor Express Elevator, Same Floor Storage Locker, P1 Parking & All Utilities Included! Direct Access To Subway & 24 Hrs Supermarket! 24 Hr Concierge & Glamourous Club House On 2/F W/Indoor Pool & Best Facilities! Close To All Amenities & Within Walking Distance To U Of T, Ryerson, Eaton Ctr, Financial District, Hospital!
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