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January 2013

Welcome to our newsletter for January 2013!   

 

Christopher Hume has put together a list of things we can look forward to in 2013, including new bike lanes, work on the West Donlands and more.

 

We can also look forward to Winterlicious - scroll down for more information about local restaurants that are participating. You'll also find two great listings and part of an interesting series in the Globe and Mail about living single in the city.  

 

Marina and Mark

Hume: Ten things Toronto can look forward to in 2013

     

One year ends, a new one arrives, and with it hopes for something better. However irrational, that is the expectation for 2013 - that things will improve for Toronto. Let's face it, 2012 wasn't the city's finest year. Which is not to say that we will get our civic act together, but here are a few of the things we're looking forward to in the 12 months ahead, in no particular order:

 

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Living alone: a testament to freedom or an erosion of society?

    

 

 

With the number of Canadians living alone at an all time high, the Globe has been publishing a series of articles examining the phenomenon.
 

Click here for one of the stories.

Year in Review: the 15 best street-style looks of 2012

 

 

Every two weeks, Toronto Life goes to a different neighbourhood, seeking Toronto's best-dressed denizens and examining the diverse style sets that make up the city. This week, we look back on a year's worth of outfits and pick our favourite 15. They run the gamut from subtle to attention-grabbing, ladylike to rockstar, retro to decidedly modern. All of them, however, share one important attribute: they are undeniably cool.

 

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Winterlicious starts January 25th! 

 

Winterlicious runs from January 25th to February 7th and while there are some familiar names (Noce, Banu, Czehoski), Boehmer on Ossington and Lisbon by Night on Dundas are also participating. Maybe you've passed by the enormous red arrow on Dundas West and always meant to venture in? Now's your chance!

 

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Massey Harris Lofts! 

915 King W. PH04

 


Sassy And Chic 'Massey Harris Lofts', Southwest Corner Penthouse, Original Model Suite, Almost 800 Sq.Ft. Plus 155 Sq.Ft. Terrace Overlooking Massey Harris Park. Radiant Heating Under Dark Chocolate Hardwood Flooring On Both Levels, Cecconi Simone Design Includes Stainless/Black/White Galley Kit, Ultra Modern Baths, 17'9' Ceiling Height, Floor To Ceiling Windows, Separate Den, Incredible Master Suite. Bbq/Water Outlets On Terrace. Parking & 2 Lockers.

 

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Builder's home on 5 acres   

1241 Doane Road, Queensville
 


Spectacular builders' own home on a 5 acre lot surrounded by lush landscaping and vast greenspace. Wonderful modern ranch style bungalow has a fully finished basement with livingroom, diningroom, washroom and 3 bedrooms. Main floor Master suite has a two sided fireplace, ensuite spa-like bathroom and one-of-a-kind dressing room. Open concept kitchen and family room has a beautiful gas fireplace and cathedral ceilings.

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Rental Corner: One Bedroom plus den at CityPlace
4K Spadina Avenue


Be Part Of Downtown By The Lake In This Spacious 755 Sq Ft Unit. Bedroom-Size Den With Semi-Ensuite Bath. A Very Workable Kitchen With Granite Counters And 4 Appliances, Huge S/W Balcony, Great Rec Facilities Including Indoor Pool. Streetcar At Your Door. The Waterfront And Rogers Centre Are In Your Backyard. 15 Minute Walk To Subway, Go Train & Financial District.

Market News  

 

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 1,469 sales through the TorontoMLS system during the first two weeks of January 2013. This result represented an increase of 2.4 per cent over the 1,435 transactions reported during the same period in 2012.

 

"The New Year started off on a positive note with residential sales slightly above last year's levels," said Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) President Ann Hannah. "I am cautiously optimistic about this result. It will be important to watch sales trends closely as we move through the first quarter to see if some of the households who moved to the sidelines as a result of stricter lending guidelines are starting to renew their decision to purchase a home."

 

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