May 2011 - Posts

Toronto setback guidelines for urban infill
13 May 11 09:06 AM | Anne Lok | 0 Comments   
There are a lot of overlooked urban lots in old Toronto that pose great potential for urban infill project. An architectural designed modern home can do a lot in a little space. While a buyer sources an infill property, it is important to assess the new Read More...
Toronto Market Statistics April 2011
13 May 11 08:06 AM | Anne Lok | 0 Comments   
Tight Market Results in Strong Price Growth in April May 4, 2011 -- Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 9,041 existing home sales through the TorontoMLS® system in April 2011. This result was down 17 per cent compared April 2010 when sales spiked Read More...
Would you consider building a modern prefab on an infill lot?
11 May 11 07:21 PM | Anne Lok | 0 Comments   
Architect-designed high quality prefab has gained popularity over the years. They are also considered to be more sustainable than traditional construction process producing less waste, using renewable materials and designed through state of art engineering Read More...
The special significance of High Park's Cherry Blossom [Sakura]
11 May 11 04:33 PM | Anne Lok | 0 Comments   
It's the time of the year when the cherry blossoms [sakura] in High Park are in full bloom . A visit to view the blossom is symbolic of rebirth and renewal in the nature of life in Japanese culture. It is a century old custom of flower viewing [hanami] Read More...
Do you think higher gas prices will affect the real estate market?
10 May 11 08:14 AM | Anne Lok | 0 Comments   
With gas prices at an all time high, and anticipating that it will go even higher by tomorrow, what is your tipping point for high gas prices before you will consider moving closer to work? At what point will you consider driving less, and walk or get Read More...
May 2011 Interest Rates Update
09 May 11 01:20 PM | Anne Lok | 0 Comments   
Mortgage rates have been fairly stable – the pattern is one we are familiar with….a rate increase of .25% and then gradually the pricing starts to settle back around 4% on a 5 yr fixed rate. More buyers are considering a shorter term of 3 Read More...
Toronto Jane's Walk - Regent Park Revitalized
08 May 11 05:22 PM | Anne Lok | 0 Comments   
Organizers of Regent Park Jane's Walk met at 500 Dundas Daniel's showroom this weekend to conduct the neighbourhood tour of the Regent Park Community and how the Revitalization Plan is taking shape. The Revitalization Plan was designed to build Read More...

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