Welcome to our April 2016 e-Newsletter!
The Hot Docs festival starts on April 28, but did you know there are 14 other film festivals happening this spring? You'll find more information about those below, along with the city's best restaurants for dessert, an interesting piece on Canada's condo market and a spring home checklist.
More records were set in the Toronto real estate market in March, with an average sale price creeping $700K. You'll find full market news below
I have two great condos currently for sale. One is a bright one bedroom on the waterfront with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, the other a sun-soaked one bedroom with a large living room/dining room combination.
As always, I thank you for your past and future business and any referrals you may have are greatly appreciated.
Brian Elder Sales Representative Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd. 416 921 1112
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The top 15 film festivals in Toronto this spring
 Toronto has more than a few film festivals in store this spring, so movie buffs can expect to be busy over the next few months. This season there's everything from a cat-centric viral video marathon to a silent film fest. These festivals might not have the star-calibre of TIFF, but spring is still a season to celebrate cinema in in this city.
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Best Dessert Restaurants in Toronto
Do you have an insatiable sweet tooth? A craving for chocolate, honey and everything in between? Look no further than these dessert restaurants. From macarons to eclairs to honey balls and kefir, these are the best of the best when it comes to satisfying your sweet fix.
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To-Dos: Your April Home Checklist
Kick spring cleaning into high gear, and troubleshoot cooling and irrigation systems for the warmer months ahead
With lengthening days and milder temperatures in many parts of the country, April is a wonderful time to freshen up the home inside and out. From windows that sparkle to a clutter-free garage, here are 13 tasks to make the most of the first full month of spring.
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CMHC survey finds Vancouver, Toronto condo investors are in market for the long term
Condominium investors in Vancouver and Toronto are mostly made of small-scale investors with a majority of them expecting to hold on to their property for the long haul, according to a new survey from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.
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One Bedroom, One Bathroom, Excellent Location
90 Stadium Rd #731
$309,900
Bright and open suite right by the waterfront. This suite has a very functional layout and is beautifully finished, with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, sleek laminate floors and a large balcony facing the courtyard. This is an excellent location down by the water. Ideal for cyclists, runners, sports enthusiasts with easy access to Lakeshore, King West and TTC just around the corner, not to mention easy access to the Island Airport. Less than a 5 minute walk to the new Loblaw complex under construction at Bathurst and Lakeshore.
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Sun-Soaked One Bedroom in Church Wellesley Village
70 Alexander Street, Suite 404
$319,000
Sun-soaked, south facing one bedroom suite with a super-sized living/dining room as a den wall was removed. The urban views are clear and the suite has new engineered Oak hardwood throughout abd a newly upgraded kitchen with slate tile. The private master bedroom has an ensuite with a separate shower. Convenience is key being only steps to parks, shops, Loblaws, transit, the Financial core and more!
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Market News
TORONTO April 5, 2016 -- Toronto Real Estate Board President Mark McLean announced record TREB MLS® home sales for the first quarter of 2016 following a strong result for March transactions. There were 10,326 sales in March and 22,575 sales in the first quarter.
Click here for the full Market Watch
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