February 2011 - Posts

What is your opinion on "why outdoor lighting -LED or any- is sustainable in design?
24 February 11 11:24 AM | Anne Lok | 0 Comments   

What is your opinion on "why outdoor lighting -LED or any- is sustainable in design?" I think an argument can be made? Sustainable should meet three criteria(Social, Environmental, Economic): Bearable means it meet Social and Environmental; Read More...

Filed under: toronto real estate, green alternatives, green real estate, sustainable innovation

Grow-ops in Toronto- a growing concern
24 February 11 11:18 AM | Anne Lok | 0 Comments   

Marijuana Grow-ops are growing across Canada faster than the plants they house. Some estimates place the number of grow-ops in Canada at fifty thousand. Apart from the illegal nature of these operations, grow-ops create a plethora of problems that effect Read More...

Filed under: Buyer Information, Seller Information, toronto real estate listing

Architecture for Sale - Upper Beach 2 bdrm Detached home
23 February 11 12:44 PM | Anne Lok | 0 Comments   

Property Description Architecturally Significant, Modern,Ccompact, With Obsessive Attention to Architectural Detail. Custom Designed And Built By Regio & Bauer This Home Has Been Featured In Many Style & Architectural Magazines. Some Of The Features Read More...

Filed under: toronto real estate listing, architecture for sale, toronto architecture

Why it's important to work with an agent when you are searching for a rental?
06 February 11 07:30 PM | Anne Lok | 0 Comments   

Looking for a condo or house to rent? Now a days, many renters go online to search for rental posted on craigslist or other rental search sites. Recently I was approached by a renter, who decided to hire a realtor for his search after he lost his first Read More...

Filed under: toronto real estate listing, toronto for Rent/Lease, rent or buy, toronto real estate agent

What is the responsibility of the mortgagor?
01 February 11 08:32 PM | Anne Lok | 0 Comments   

When money is borrowed to purchase real estate, the lender requires the mortgagor to sign a note. The mortgagor must fulfill one or more obligations as owner and borrower. The obligations can include paying principal and interest of the mortgage, paying Read More...

Filed under: toronto real estate, rent or buy, mortgage, buying toronto property, first time buyers

Indoor environments can affect your health and housing value
01 February 11 07:54 PM | Anne Lok | 0 Comments   

Worried about mould, asbestos, lead and vermiculite in your home? Asbestos is a mineral fiber used in several building materials such as pipe insulation, vinyl floor tiles, plaster, ceiling tiles and duct insulation. Homes built before 1985 are likely Read More...

Filed under: toronto real estate, green consumers, green homes, toronto homeownership