Marina Bolletta, FRI CRES REI ASP Broker of Record

Mark Tavares, Sales Representative 416 947 0777

October 2012 

Welcome to our newsletter for October 2012!   

 

The CBC recently posted a terrific series of before and after photos of Toronto's skyline and landscape. It's pretty amazing to see the changes in just 15 years.

You'll also find articles on how the city is dealing with transit costs, the Liberty Village Farmer's Market potentially opening year-round and the After Dark Film Festival. 

 

Have a safe and happy Halloween!

 

Marina and Mark

Coming Soon: Wonderful two level penthouse at Massey Harris Lofts    

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Toronto condo boom changing city's landscape

     

Over the past decade, Toronto's skyline has been transformed by its explosive condo market. We take a visual look at how this growth has changed Canada's largest urban centre.

 

In the series of before-and-after images below, move the slider to view shots of the ever-changing cityscape.


Click here for more great before and after photos. 

Building transit: How would you pay for it?

 

 

We can all agree that a city the size of Toronto needs a better transit system. The issue is how best to pay for it. The city is going to ask residents how they'd like to pay for it and there are a number of options on the table, including new taxes and road tolls.  

 

Click here for more information and to see the results of the Star's poll. 

Liberty Village Market looks to run year round

   

 

 

The Liberty Village Farmers Market is looking for a space to accommodate a year-round market in the west end neighbourhood.

 

Operated under the 'MyMarket' banner, certifying that all of its vendors are verified farmers selling only what they produce, the season typically runs from June to mid-October in the Green P parking lot on Hanna Avenue.

 

Click here for more information.

Toronto After Dark Film Festival: October 18 to 26       

American Mary - Teaser Trailer
American Mary - Teaser Trailer
 
The Toronto After Dark Film Festival is back for 2012, and it's bigger, funnier and spookier than any year before. The little horror-genre-festival-that-could turns seven this year and has expanded programming for NINE horrific nights. Audiences will be pleased that the festival returns to the newly licensed Bloor Hot Docs Cinema.

 

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Market News  

 

Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 2,961 sales through the TorontoMLS system during the first 14 days of October 2012. The number of transactions was down by 10.5 per cent compared to the same period in 2011. New listings were up by 5.5 per cent year-over-year to 6,505.

 

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Updated 3 bedroom home in Trinity Bellwoods  

87 Montrose Avenue

 



This Updated 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Home Has Soaring Ceilings And Is Located In Prime Trinity Bellwoods/Little Italy. Open Concept Living Space Features California Shutters, Exposed Brick, Eat-In Kitchen And Hardwood Floors. Walk To Restaurants, Cafes, Grocery Store. Great Garden Oasis, Spa Style Bath, Cold Room, Basement Has Separate Entrance.

 

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Sold in 12 days!  

Walk up Brownstone on King W

893 Adelaide St. W Unit A

 


We sold this brownstone for our clients. Copperfield Estates, Walk-up Brownstone in King West, 1270 square feet, 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, Parking, Locker, Deck and Private Patio. Upgraded Kitchen includes new stainless steel appliances, pantry and eat-in area. Wood burning fireplace featured in open concept living/dining area. Real hardwood floors on main level and engineered wood floors on lower level(extra thick underpadding).

 

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Sold! 3 bedroom home on Crawford  

70 Crawford Street
 
Rarely available fully detached home with a 23 foot wide lot and a double car garage. Prime Trinity Bellwoods, coveted Crawford Street. Home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, formal diningroom, bay windows and skylight. Large Chef's kitchen has a walk-out to deck which overlooks back yard. Soaring ceilings throughout including 9 foot ceilings in the finished basement.

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Sold! Great condo at Bloor and Jarvis     

300 Bloor St. E 22nd Floor

 
We found this condo for our client!

Best Split 2 Bedroom Floor Plan Overlooking Rosedale Ravine, 9' Ceilings, Rarely Available Direct Ravine Views, Spacious, Wrap Around Balcony With Sunrise And Sunsets, Rare Upgraded Gas Line On Balcony For Bbq, Unobstructed Views & Light In All Rooms, Full Height Windows. Gorgeous & Upgraded Indoor Pool, Billiards, Guest Suites, Gym, Party Rm. 
Rental Corner: 1 Bedroom Condo
150 Sudbury St. 5th Floor


Westside Gallery Lofts In Trendy Queen West! Two bedroom unit, exposed concrete walls and ceilings, stainless steel appliances, large windows, dark hardwood flooring and granite counters. Balcony with unobstructed views of the CN Tower and cityscape. Parking spot included.