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Canadian International Auto Show 2007 (Toronto) II
2007-02-23 08:48:01
Canadian Inter national Auto Show 2007 (Toronto) Part 2 Some notable automobiles at the show. Some that I would love to see parked in my garage. Porsche GT3 Audi R8 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 Edition For more information, contact: Radu Medan Sales Representative Coldwell Banker Case Realty, Brokerage 416.250.9000 rmedan@trebnet.com
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Canadian International Auto Show 2007 (Toronto)
2007-02-23 08:48:01
Canadian Inter national Auto Show 2007 (Toronto) A quick blurb about going-ons in Toronto. The 2007 Canadian International Auto Show kicked off Friday. The CIAS is North America’s largest internationally sanctioned Auto Show covering 850,000 sq. ft. of convention space featuring over 1,000 new cars and over 150 exhibitors. Alongside Detroit, Chicago and New York, the Toronto CIAS is one of only 4 internationally sanctioned Auto Shows in North America. This year, I had the opportunity to visit the show on Thursday evening Feb. 15th for the Auto Show VIP Night. I’ve taken some pictures and just wanted to share them with everyone. For those thinking of going this year, the show runs from February 16th - 25th, 2007 and tickets are $20 for adults at the door or $18 online. You can also get discount tickets for $15 if you go anytime from Monday - Thursday. For more information, contact: Radu Medan Sales Representative Coldwell Banker Case Realty, Brokerage 4...
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Smart Car Spotted!
2007-02-16 02:46:04
Smart Car Spot ted! Fellow blogger extraordinaire Annette of SCOOT (Smart Car Owners of Toronto) spotted my smart in Downtown Toronto and blogged about it. I decided therefore to blog about her and to say hello. Here is a picture she took of my smart. Of course, this was also posted on SpotmySmart.com as well. For more information, contact: Radu Medan Sales Representative Coldwell Banker Case Realty, Brokerage 416.250.9000 rmedan@trebnet.com
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Mortgage Financing: Mini Series - Intro
2007-02-16 02:46:04
Mortgage Financing : Mini Series - Intro This is the start of a new Mini Series on Mortgage Financing. It will be a 5 part series dealing with the following topics: - Credit Bureaus, Mortgage Terminology, Prepayment Options, Faster Payoff Strategies, and Home Equity. Possibly, there may be a supplemental Part 6 in case random questions need to be addressed. The last 5 Part Series I wrote on was of course the First Time Home Buyers Guide. I want to also take the time to thank Linda Rudolph of TD Canada Trust Mortgages for her help in compiling this information. You can visit Linda Rudolph’s website here. Linda is a Greater Toronto Area Mortgage Specialist with TD Canada Trust and she can help you find a mortgage that is suitable to your needs. Linda Rudolph Manager, Residential Mortgages Telephone: (416) 282-1677 Fax: (416) 282-5299 For more information, contact: Radu Medan Sales Representative Coldwell Banker Case Realty, Brokerage 416.250.9000 rmedan@trebnet.com
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Comical Real Estate Interlude
2007-02-15 14:46:04
Comical Real Estate Inter lude A funny little video I found on YouTube about a Real Estate Agent who wants to make it big as an actor. Enjoy. For more information, contact: Radu Medan Sales Representative Coldwell Banker Case Realty, Brokerage 416.250.9000 rmedan@trebnet.com
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New Category: Home Staging
2007-02-15 14:46:04
New Cat egory: Home Staging A quick blurb about a new category that I’ve added: Home Staging. As a result of my first article on Staging a Home and Home Marketing, I’ve therefore added this category. The first article is of course to introduce the Home Staging concept and to publish the first category post. More will follow shortly. Regards, Radu For more information, contact: Radu Medan Sales Representative Coldwell Banker Case Realty, Brokerage 416.250.9000 rmedan@trebnet.com
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5 Tricks to Selling Your Home
2007-02-15 14:46:04
5 Tricks to Selling Your Home Great Article found on Bankrate.Com that I wanted to share. These are 5 Tricks to Selling Your Home. Often times, people don’t realize that selling your home requires a bit of planning and a “clean sweep” of sorts. De-cluttering your home and getting it ready for sale is often the most important and easiest thing home sellers can do to help them sell it faster and for a better price. Here are 5 Great Tricks to Selling Your Home: Declutter: Clear out furniture not needed and put it in storage or give it to charity. Air Freshen: Nobody likes the smell of pet odours or the smell of smoke. No stale cooking smells or any other noticeable odours. And forget “fresh baking” scents or scented candles. A proper airing of the house with a good scrub and replacement of carpets (if needed) is the way to go Preventative Maintenance: Make any necessary repairs and required work before your potential buyer moves in. A Move In Ready home...
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GTA Resale Values up 290% in 25 years
2007-02-15 14:46:04
GTA Resale Value s up 290% in 25 years A recent Re/Max study evaluating the Canadian Resale Real Estate market has remarked that, over the last 25 years, the Greater Toronto Area has seen resale home values grow by 290%. Or, an average of 11.6% / year. Therefore, an average price of a home in 1981 in Toronto would have been $90,203.00. That same home today would have an average price of $351,941.00. However, since values grow by compound interest, but a small compound rate of return of 5.6% / year was necessary to achieve this growth in value. Other cities noted were Vancouver, 242% increase over 25 years, Calgary, 227%, Winnipeg 189%, Montreal 292%, etc. The largest increase in property value was experienced in Barrie, with an increase of 372% over 25 years. Exceptional. To download the report, click here. For more information, contact: Radu Medan Sale s Representative Coldwell Banker Case Realty, Brokerage 416.250.9000 rmedan@trebnet.com
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New Listing: Condos > Bathurst & Center Condo
2007-02-15 14:46:04
New List ing: Condo s > Bath urst & Cent er Condo Thornhill Full Description: Beautiful New Building In Prime Location. Next To Promenade Mall, Thornhill City Center, Close To Schools, Transportation, Hwy 7, Hwy 407. Beautiful Unit With Amazing South Views Of The City. Approx. 550 Sq. Ft. Fridge, Stove, Stacked Washer And Dryer, Built-In Dishwasher, One Parking Spot, One Locker, All Window Coverings, All Elfs. Indoor Pool, Sauna, Gym, Party Room, Billiards, Underground Parking, Guest Parking. Lots Of Ammenities. Apartment Details (meters) Master Bedroom 4.3 x 2.9 Living (w/dining) 5.6 x 3.3 Dining (w/living) 5.6 x 3.3 Kitchen 1.0 x 3.3 Bathroom (4 piece bath) Building Amenities Indoor Swimming Pool Sauna Party Room Billiards Room Gym / Exercise Room Meeting Room Underground Parking Area Amenities Steps to Promenade Mall Close to Public Transit Close to Hwy 7 & Hwy 407 Main Intersection Bathurst & Center Community Center Schools Thornhill City Center Other Details...
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News, Updates & Upcoming Articles
2007-02-15 14:46:04
News, Updates & Upcoming Article s Hello All. Just a quick blurb. New updates will follow soon. Also planning to do an in-depth article series on Home Financing / Mortgages, on Home Staging / Marketing, and of course on Selling Your Home. So stay tuned for more info as I put it together. For more information, contact: Radu Medan Sales Representative Coldwell Banker Case Realty, Brokerage 416.250.9000 rmedan@trebnet.com
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New Listing: Lofts > Yonge & Empress Loft
2007-02-15 14:46:04
New List ing: Loft s > Yonge & Empress Loft Bright And Beautiful! This Fun And Exciting 1 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Loft Will Steal Your Heart. Professionaly Painted, Great Layout, Open Concept Kitchen, 2nd Flr Laundry, Wrought Iron And Glass Railing. Indoor Pool, Sauna, Exercise Room All Steps To Shops, Movies, 401, Subway Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Stacked Washer/Dryer. Professional Closet Organizers Up And Downstairs, All Light Fixtures And Drapes And Blinds. Don’t Miss This Gem. Call Today!!! For more information, contact: Radu Medan Sales Representative Coldwell Banker Case Realty, Brokerage 416.250.9000 rmedan@trebnet.com
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New Listing: Lofts > Bloor & Jarvis Loft
2007-02-15 14:46:04
New List ing: Loft s > Bloor & Jarvis Loft Earl Lofts! Quiet Low-Rise Condo. One Bedroom, Two-Storey Loft. Approx. 650 Sq.Ft. Soaring 17 Ft. Ceilings, 12 Ft. Warehouse Window. Low Maintenance Fees. Walk To Ttc, Yonge/Bloor, Church/Wellesley. Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Stacked Washer/Dryer. Owned Hot Water Tank. Laminate Hardwood And Sisal Broadloom. Rental Parking Available. For more information, contact: Radu Medan Sales Representative Coldwell Banker Case Realty, Brokerage 416.250.9000 rmedan@trebnet.com
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New Listing: Lofts > Yonge & Eglinton SoHo Loft
2007-02-15 14:46:04
New List ing: Loft s > Yonge & Eglinton SoHo Loft Rare Corner South West Soho Loft, Large Open Concept, 2 Bedroom With Laminate Wood Floors Throughout, 11 Foot Ceilings, Sliding Barn Doors, Granite Kitchen Counter Top, Whirlpool Tub & Separate Stand Up Shower, Fabulous Loft Many Extras Fridge,Stove,Built In Microwave,Washer/Dryer,All Light Fixtures,All Window Blinds,All Flooring Laminate Wood For more information, contact: Radu Medan Sales Representative Coldwell Banker Case Realty, Brokerage 416.250.9000 rmedan@trebnet.com
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Listing or Buying - What comes First?
2007-02-07 02:42:02
Listing or Buying - What comes First? Right now, much of Canada is in a red-hot real estate market, and we’re seeing the characteristic patterns that go with it. The inventory of attractive listings in many markets is lower than we’ve seen in some time. Buyers are aggressively going after properties, sometimes paying record prices for the few attractive, well priced homes on the market. This kind of hot market is good news for the seller, while buyers often find their choices are limited. Homeowners who want to sell their existing home and buy a new one are asking what they should do first in a hot real estate market. Unfortunately, there’s no one right answer to that question. However, while each situation is different, there are some common factors to consider that may help you make the right decision. When demand is higher than the supply of housing, the resulting seller’s market often brings buyers who are quick to make an offer when they see something th...
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Market Watch > December 2006 Numbers
2007-02-07 02:42:02
Market Watch > December 2006 Numb ers TREB has released the Market Watch figures for December 2006. As per my previous post on the December market “No Slowdown in December > Toronto Market Still Hot“, sales have been sustained. December saw strong sales growth and a maintained market. You can download the complete December 2006 Market Watch Here from TREB. For more information, contact Radu Medan today for a consultation. Radu Medan Sales Representative Coldwell Banker Case Realty, Brokerage 416.250.9000 rmedan@trebnet.com
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First Time Home Buyers Guide - Part 3
2007-02-04 20:37:04
First Time Home Buyer s Guide - Part 3 Part 3 of the 5 Part Series deals with Arranging Financing. Mortgage financing can be a daunting and complex task, with a multitude of financing options available to you, the home buyer. It is therefore strongly recommended that you contact an accredited mortgage professional who will be able to guide you through the various steps and options of home financing. Step 2: Arrange Financing (Pre-Approval) Now that you have a rough idea of the mortgage amount you can afford, the next step is to apply for a mortgage pre-approval. Your Mortgage Specialist will be able to guarantee the interest rate (generally for 45 - 90 days). With a pre-approved mortgage, you can shop with confidence, knowing how much you can spend for the home of your choice. Whom to call? Well, you can always visit the Canadian Institute of Mortgage Brokers and Lenders to get an idea of the Canadian Mortgage Industry and of course get info on how to contact an accredited mortgage p...

First Time Home Buyers Guide - Part 4
2007-02-04 20:37:04
First Time Home Buyer s Guide - Part 4 Part 4 of my 5 Part Series deals with Finding the Right Home. It is often difficult, especially for First Time Buyers, to decide on what type of home best suits them. At times, Wants are considered before Needs and so on. This section will hopefully help you decide on what is best for you. Step 3: Choosing the right home Owning a home is more than just a financial commitment. It’s also an opportunity to create an environment of comfort and enjoyment that matches the way you like to live. Matching each buyer’s lifestyle to the type of home is very important. a. House vs Condominium HOUSE Pros You have more freedom to renovate or upgrade your home as you wish You only pay for the amenities and utilities that you use, instead of a lump-sum condominium fee that may include services or features you do not want or need Cons You are solely responsible for all of the upkeep, repairs and maintenance Expenses may vary by month, making ...

$140 Million Dollar House - Ensuite Pool?
2007-02-04 20:37:04
$140 Million Dollar House - Ensuite Pool ? 24 Bedroom, 23 Bathrooms, 3 Elevators and 103 Rooms? All in a well appointed 50,000 sq. ft. This enormous mansion is for sale in Surrey, UK and is currently the most expensive house in the world for sale. As for the most expensive rentals? Why not have a look at Forbes Most Expensive US Rentals. As posted on Don’t Click This and Repeated on JohnChow.Com
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Blog has reached the Top 100 on BlogTopSites
2007-02-04 20:37:04
Blog has reached the Top 10 0 on BlogTopSite s When I wrote in the previous post Thank You! You The Visitor, I had mentioned that the blog had reached the 146th spot on the BlogTopSites > Real Estate Section website. Well, today, the Blog broke another milestone and reached the Top 100 section (briefly at #92). Next milestone, hopefully, top 50. Thank you all.
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£170,000 for a Closet? - Well, Almost
2007-02-04 20:37:04
£170,000 for a Close t - Well , Almost A recent BBC NEWS article reported on what is possibly the smallest property to ever go on sale in the UK. At 11ft x 7ft, its total surface area is roughly 77 sq. ft. With the exchange rate at $2.34 CAD for £1.00, the price of this apartment (if one could call it that), is an astonishing $397,800 CAD. This comes out to about $5,166 / sq. ft. The property is located in the posh area of London known as Chelsea, and Kensington where average property prices hover around £1,145,791 (roughly $2,681,150 CAD). However, more astonishing than the price is the minuscule size of the property, only 77 sq. ft. Toronto has some small dwellings, particularly the bachelor apartments that are in the 400 sq. ft. range. However, none are quite this small. As you can see in the video, it is quite a dreary space. Plus, you would need an estimated £30,000 ($70,200 CAD) in repairs to make it inhabitable.
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First Time Home Buyers Guide - Part 5
2007-02-04 20:37:04
First Time Home Buyer s Guide - Part 5 Part 5 of the 5 Part Series deals with the actual process of making a home purchase. This section will give you an idea of the process involved in making the actual purchase. Step 4: Buying the Home (Offers & Closing) Once the home search has begun, and properties have been eliminated, it is time to narrow the focus and ?Get Serious?. This is the exciting stage, the one most frought with emotions and quite possibly the most stressful stage as well - Home Buying. a. Making the Offer After possibly months of searching, visiting properties and attending open houses, you have finally found the perfect home. It fits well within both your lifestyle and budget. Who knows, it may even have a white picket fence. You instruct your Real Estate Agent to draft the offer and present. After possibly quite a lot of jostling and back and forth offers, both you and the seller agree on a price and tentative conditions. The next step is the removal and satisfa...

Toronto Real Estate up 6% Mid-January
2007-02-04 20:37:04
Toronto Real Estate up 6% Mid-January Toronto Real Estate up 6% in terms of volume as of January 18th, 2007, TREB announced. TREB president Dorothy Mason highlighted the strong December results as the driving force between the new year sales growth: ?The strong activity we saw in December has carried through into the new year,? Mrs. Mason said. ?Though these are very preliminary results, it is definitely an encouraging sign for the market to be so active this time of year.? According to TREB, the Toronto Downtown East neighbourhood (C08), saw an increase in sales of about 32% over mid-January results from last year. The neighbourhood is benefiting from increased exposure and renewed interest in the East End, particularly King St, Adelaide & Queen east. Overall, prices remained steady and active listings increased slightly to 17,283 compared to 16,517 one year ago. This should bode well for both Buyers and Sellers as more inventory means greater options. For more information, co...
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Bland Beige Anyone? ? New Décor Trends
2007-02-04 20:37:04
Bland Beige Anyone ? ? New Décor Trends A recent Toronto Start article touches on some of the recent décor trends emerging in the new homes market. According to the two interior designers cited, Lynn Spence and Ramsin Khachi (of Khachi Interiors), ?Bland Builders? Beige? is out. Softer brown tones and light grey are in. The designers also mention that ceilings should be used as a blank canvas and to stay away from stucco (stipple) ceilings. Instead, home owners should aim for flat ceilings so that designers can work with them. In terms of trim colour, stark white needs to go, instead to be replaced by creamy tones. “People spend a lot of money replacing the trim colour,” Spence says. “Do it in softer, warmer whites and the buyer will be much happier.” Another important consideration according to the article deals with the choice of wood. Natural looking oak floors should be avoided as it is difficult to design / decorate around the colour. Darker wood floors a...
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Brad J. Lamb ? Interview with Big City Broker
2007-02-04 20:37:04
Brad J. Lamb ? Inter view with Big City Broker Torontoist recently interviewed Big City Broker Brad J. Lamb for their Tall Poppy Interview series. In it, Torontoist contributor David Topping explores the many sides of Brad J. Lamb of Brad J. Lamb Realty as well as his upcoming Television debut in the HGTV series Big City Broker. Love him or hate him, Brad J. Lamb is quite possibly Toronto’s preeminent real estate broker. Having sold more than $2 Billion dollars worth of real estate since 1988 (a staggering 8,500 condos), no one has yet to match his level of success. Aside from selling condos, Lamb is also involved in a multitude of new condo developments both as broker and as co-developer. The article also explores the unique branding that is Brad J. Lamb. The ubiquitous ?This Lamb Sells Condos? ads are a staple of the downtown core. Found on trash boxes and bus benches as well as outdoor advertising, Brad J. Lamb has been able to capitalize on a self effacing marketing scheme ...
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Appreciation strong in Canadian housing market
2007-02-04 20:37:04
Appreciation strong in Cana dian housing market As the New Year gets underway, the great ?bull’ housing market we’ve been enjoying for the past 10 years is starting to show signs of slowing its record-breaking pace. While some markets, particularly in Western Canada , are staying strong and are expected to continue throughout 2007, Canadian real estate overall is expected to experience a ?soft landing’ back to a more normal market. However, although the market is beginning to moderate in terms of the number of homes sold, appreciation still remains strong on a national basis and it is expected to do so throughout 2007. In fact, the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has predicted that resale housing values, while no longer reaching the double-digit mark of recent years, should still continue to increase in 2007 by an estimated 6% nationally. In local markets where your appreciation rate may be similar to the 6% increase being forecast nationally, that means the...
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Condo popularity is growing in Canada
2007-02-04 20:37:04
Condo popularity is growing in Canada According to an Ipsos Reid poll conducted within the past year for TD Bank, more and more urban Canadian homebuyers are choosing Condominiums as their place of residence. The survey polled prospective homebuyers between 25 and 59 years of age now living in Canada ’s major cities — Toronto , Vancouver , Montreal , Calgary and Ottawa ? and found that 35% of those polled in these top cities are likely to consider purchasing a condominium as their primary residence. With more than a third of all survey respondents willing to consider buying a condominium, the group represents people from all walks of life. First time homebuyers and young professionals are attracted to condominiums, including a growing segment of the home buying public ? single, professional females. Older couples who are empty nesters or are approaching retirement and want the flexibility to travel extensively are also prime candidates for the condo market. When asked th...
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Location, Location, Location ? First Time Buyers Beware
2007-02-04 20:37:04
Location, Location, Location ? First Time Buyer s Beware If ever there was an adage more important and imperative in real estate it is this: Location, Location, Location. No matter what size property you purchase or what the cost is, the most important consideration should always be the Location of the property. A recent Blog article at Career Ramblings by condo buyer Jane outlines some of the pitfalls of making a bad Location choice. As a resident in South California, Jane gave herself a 3 year timeframe for which to live in the property, and, rather than rent, she decided it would be a wise idea to buy a property. Jane bought a 2 Bed 2 Bath condo (+Loft/Den) in a ?not so great part of town? in order to be able to afford the apartment. She elected to stay out of the downtown core due to the lack of parking. This is the first pitfall that many first time buyers fall into ? buying a property in a not so great part of town due to its affordability. Although at times it may be a wise in...
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First Time Home Buyers Guide - Part 2
2007-02-04 20:37:04
First Time Home Buyer s Guide - Part 2 This is Part 2 of my 5 Part series called “First Time Home Buyers Guide”. Part 2 will continue with Pre-Qualification. Of course, you can always download my complete First Time Home Buyers Guide in PDF format below: Radu’s First Time Buyers Guide Step 1: What can you afford? (Pre-Qualification) ? Continued? Maintaining a warm, safe environment for you and your family is an accomplishment you can be proud of. One of the easiest way to make your that you can maximize your comfort is being prepared for the ongoing costs of owning and maintaining your home. Listed below is a useful Needs Analyzer to make sure you’ll have enough money left over at the end of the month to enjoy your new home. Step 1: What can you afford? (Pre-Qualification) ? Continued? c. Home Buyers’ Plan (RRSP) & GST/HST New Home Rebate The Canadian Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP) is a program that allows you to withdraw up to $20,000 from your r...

The rising importance of specialized Home Inspectors
2007-02-04 20:37:04
For most Canadians, buying a home is the single largest investment they’ll ever make and it’s become increasingly true in recent years of record home prices. As a homebuyer, you’ll want to ensure you get good value for your investment, and that’s why professional home inspections are becoming an integral part of the buying process. In fact, the field is now becoming more specialized and some buyers are even using the services of more than one type of inspector to review a property before committing to the purchase. (more…)
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Making a business out of property ?flipping?
2007-02-04 20:37:04
Anyone who owns a television set can’t have helped but see the recent ?bumper crop’ of programs about people who buy properties, fix them up and quickly resell them at a profit. If you’re the handy type or if you have an entrepreneurial spirit, the idea of ?flipping’ a property for a fast return on your investment probably has some appeal. However, you may also be wondering how this scenario might work for the Canadian real estate market. (more…)
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