June 2009 - Posts

Bloor's western edge - Bloordale Village...the next gallery central?
26 June 09 11:32 AM | Anne Lok | 0 Comments   

Bloordale Village, along Bloor Street West bordered by Dufferin and Lansdowne, has often received a lot of negative publicity in the past. Being so close to the Annex, recently new art galleries, film studios and new developments nearby are slowly revitalizing Read More...

Filed under: toronto neighborhoods, bloordale village

Mortgage Pre-approvals...might be discontinued?
25 June 09 10:42 AM | Anne Lok | 0 Comments   

Pre-approvals and rate holds have been a standard offering with most lenders. I recently received a newsletter from a mortgage broker I work closely with in Toronto [Rosanna Younan from Premiere Mortgage Centre], informing me that two big lenders, TD Read More...

Filed under: Buyer Information, mortgage rates

What does it mean "Seller or Agent do not warrant retrofit status"?
24 June 09 12:45 PM | Anne Lok | 0 Comments   

We often see on MLS listings " Seller or Agent do not warrant retrofit status of basement ", and if there is no mention that the unit is legal, it's probably not . The legality of basement apartments or converted rental units (i.e. granny Read More...

Filed under: rental property, by-law

June 19th - Changes Proposed for Hamonized Sales Tax on New Housing
24 June 09 12:40 PM | Anne Lok | 0 Comments   

From Toronto Real Estate Board June 19, 2009 -- The provincial government has announced some proposed changes to the way it would apply the proposed Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) to the purchase price of newly constructed housing. The provincial government Read More...

Filed under: HST, government programs

For Sale $379,000 - Radio City/ 285 Mutual Street
22 June 09 12:30 PM | Anne Lok | 0 Comments   

Property Description An Urban Oasis..Meant For Entertaining...This Unique Unit Boasts Wonderful Upgrades,Granite Kit. Counter,Ceramic Backsplash,Closet Organizers,Solar Blinds,Exposed Concrete For That Loft Feeling,2nd Bdrm(As Per Builders Plans)Currently Read More...

Filed under: toronto downtown condos, radio city

Getting the Most Out of Urban Real Estate- Turning Skyscapers into Vertical Farms
04 June 09 04:13 PM | Anne Lok | 0 Comments   

We are all aware that human population growth in particular at urban centres will impact future supply of food, our environment and the ecosystem. According Census, the Greater Toronto area grew by over 450,000 people between 1996 to 2001 to over 5 million Read More...

Filed under: green alternatives, urban farming