The Power to Move You Magazine November 2020

80 Port Street, Suite 608 - See page 6 -7 KELLER WILLIAMS REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATES, BROKERAGE

INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

Lindsay Meadwell Real Estate Agent

Theresa Baird Broker

Welcome to our 2nd issue...

2020 marks exactly 20 years for me working in the Real Estate industry.

Wow how time flies!

I remember the day I got my licence and I said to myself, well I guess I had better find someone to sell a house to. Being from a family with eight kids and now, I was the fourth with a real estate licence, meant I wasn’t likely to sell a house for a family member. I started my career working with my three older brothers in the Durham region of Ontario. It was a great learning experience for me, as I became part of a team and worked really hard selling homes for 10 families that year.

After 2 years selling in Durham, I decided to give up the 401 commute and focus my sales in south Mississauga, where I have lived since 1993. I joined a local real estate office and quickly joined a highly successful agent and became a part of his real estate team.

Four years later after reaching many goals with the team, (top selling female for the brokerage, Chairman status in the ranking system), my business coach helped me to go on to create a team of my own. To this day, I am still told proudly by many of the members who I have guided to become successful Realtors on their own, that they learned so much from me and credit their success to their beginnings on my team. I am grateful for them as well, as we learned and grew substantially together.

Now in my twentieth year of real estate sales, I once again begin to grow a new team under our new brand The Realty Group at Keller Williams Real Estate Associates. Lindsay Meadwell has worked along side me for the past two years as my Executive Assistant. I knew a month in, that Lindsay was destined to become a Realtor®. I am so happy to announce that she has completed all of the necessary courses and is ready to hit the road full speed and help many families with buying, selling or even investing in real estate.

Lindsay is knowledgeable and passionate about what she does and is looking forward to helping anyone you know. Lindsay has been living in the Bronte neighbourhood of Oakville for the past 16 years with her husband, three boys and two dogs. She obviously enjoys being busy! Please welcome Lindsay to The Realty Group in her new role as a Real Estate Agent and to this new exciting career.

Theresa Baird - Broker

I am extremely excited to join The Realty Group at Keller Williams and to have the amazing opportunity to work and learn directly from Theresa!

Having been immersed with Theresa for almost two years as her Executive Assistant prior to completing the Salesperson Registration Program, I’m really looking forward to absorbing as much as I possibly can, as quickly as I can, in this incredibly fast-paced world of Real Estate.

My goal going forward is to use my growing knowledge of the industry, along with my hard-working attitude and passion for providing excellent customer service, in order to gain the experience necessary to become an outstanding Realtor® and contribute to the continued growth and success of The Realty Group.

If you’re thinking about buying, selling, or leasing, or know of anyone who could benefit from our services, please reach out. I would love to help!

Lindsay Meadwell

Real Estate Agent

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Our Client’s Say It Best...

Theresa and “The TB Realty Group”, thank you for selling my condo in Toronto not only so quickly but for the best price for a unit my size. With all the building obstacles that you faced, we found a way to get around them and make it all work out so quickly. I would be pleased to share your name with all my family and friends looking to buy, sell or invest in the future.

- Jesscia

Hi Theresa and “The TB Realty Group”, now that we have received the deposit cheque and I guess it’s official, thank you both and your team for the excellent work and advice which ultimately resulted in a very positive conclusion in a short time. We appreciate the time and effort, quality of material and professionalism throughout the process and look forward to working with you on the next phase…finding a house. Theresa, thanks for being engaged even though you were on your holiday and 6,000km away. “The TB Realty Group”, managing a multi offer situation can be tricky and you executed perfectly! Thank you.

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FRIGHT LIGHTS AND ROBOT GHOSTS The Best Gadgets to Make Your Home

Spooktacular for Halloween

By Lisa Marie Conklin The frightening reality is that Halloween will be a little different this year, with the COVID-19 pandemic far from over. But it’s not entirely canceled! While we’re advised to stay away from indoor parties, door-to-door trick-or-treating, and walking through haunted houses, there are still a whole host of fun ways to get in the spirit.

And it all begins at home. Get ready to trick out your place into a Halloween masterpiece with some of the same smart devices you rely on to make your life easier.

With the tap of a finger, you can transform your home into a spooky haunted house - or scare the pants off your neighbors.

Cue evil laughter here!

1. Spooky indoor lighting Lighting sets the mood for any celebration, whether it’s creepy and haunting or fun and whimsical for the younger set. Edward Perotti, a celebrity event designer based in San Francisco, recommends Philips Hue lights.

“They are so easy to install, set up, and control with your Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant,” says Perotti. “You can change the everyday white glow to orange, purple, or slime green.”

If you prefer to use Bluetooth options, try the new Philips Hue smart LED bulbs. Download the Hue Bluetooth app to control up to 10 lights. Create your own lighting scenes or use the readyto-go Fright Lights formula just for Halloween.

Choose your lights to cycle through bright, festive colors or moody and spooky hues that brighten and dim for a spine-chilling haunted house effect.

Take this one step further by getting your hands on the Nexlux LED strip lights, Perotti suggests.

“These lights are really easy to roll out and install,” he says.

“Line your front door frame and windows to cast an eerie glow on the walls. Use them inside your fireplace, under furniture, and anywhere that will create a fun, spooky mood.”

2. Spine-chilling curb appeal Instead of handing out treats this year, the Centers for Disease Control recommends a one-

way, take-and-go treat line with individually wrapped goodie bags, placed at the edge of your front yard or end of the driveway.

Let trick-or-treaters know you have candy by illuminating your home with Philips Lily spotlights.

Help your trick-or-treaters find the goods by lining the underside of your treat table with festive Halloween colors using Philips Hue outdoor lightstrips.

Not handing out treats? Turns heads of passersby and stop traffic by projecting bone-chilling AtmosFX ghostly apparations DVD to your windows with a Bigasuo Bluetooth projector with DVD player.

3. Howling sound effects Nothing scares the daylights out of unsuspecting passersby like a blood-curdling scream or an eerie howl. Luckily, you don’t have to set up a sound system to do it these days. Perotti likes the Braven Brv-Mini speaker.

“It’s no larger than a can of Perrier, yet it’s fun and powerful - and most importantly for Halloween, loud,” Perotti says. “You can easily hide it in a pumpkin or behind a planter.”

Just think of the fun you’ll have when you pair it with your Google Nest Mini to transmit your best witch’s welcome or devilish cackle.

Use it inside to enhance your haunted estate with sounds of creaking wood, howling wind, or rattling chains.

4. Crumb-eating ghost Send shivers down their spines, and clean up pretzel and potato chip crumbs at the same time with a bit of creative ingenuity.

“For those who like to play and tinker, how about using your iRobot Roomba?” suggests Perotti.

Take a simple and lightweight PVC pipe, mount it on the center, add a lightweight Styrofoam wig head or sphere. Then drape a ghost costume over it and let it float around the party.

5. Creepy and scary doorbell ringtones If you’ve been thinking about getting a video doorbell, there’s no better time to install one, says Dan DiClerico, a home expert with HomeAdvisor.

“Not only will it allow you to keep tabs on trick-or-treaters, but you can also choose a special Halloween-themed chime,” DiClerico says.

Google Nest Hello doorbell owners, for example, can program their chime to play the sound of a vampire, ghost, or monster. (The ringtones are typically released a week or two before Halloween and offered for a limited time.)

6. Motion-sensor fright night Another way to program devices to go off just as unsuspecting trick-or-treaters approach the house or a family member enters a dark hallway is to use a Wyze smart plug with a built-in motion sensor.

Anything can be plugged into a smart plug with a motion sensor (like the Westek MLC4BC plugin, motion-activated control) so you don’t have to worry about compatibility, says DiClerico.

Smart plugs are often sold in a package with a motion sensor, like the Wyze Sense kit, he notes.

And now your fright night options are practically limitless.

You can program fog machines, strobe lights, path lights, outdoor projectors, and more for a spooky - and properly socialdistanced - Halloween.

Claim your home and get tips on remodeling and design inspiration. Lisa Marie Conklin knows a little something about moving.

She’s moved eight times in the past 10 years but currently calls Baltimore home.

She writes for Reader’s Digest, Family Handyman, The Healthy, Taste of Home, and MSN. Follow @cornish_conklin\

80 Port Street, Suite #608 Port Credit, Mississauga

TRULY ENVIOUS VIEW! Rare opportunity to purchase this beautifully appointed and spacious 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom Lakeview Penthouse suite at 80 Port Street in trendy Port Credit Village. This elegant open concept suite has almost 2,200 square feet of living space and gives you a gorgeous lakeview from just about every room.

Direct south facing balcony and additional east and south facing terrace allows for 3 season enjoyment. Boasting beautiful hardwood floors in the kitchen, main living/dining area and hallway, ceramic tiles in the foyer, bathroom and insuite laundry room. Open concept kitchen with extra long breakfast island looks out on bright living area with floor to ceiling windows, built-in bookshelf and fireplace.

Look out onto Lake Ontario and the lovely sailboats in the marina.

Amenities include 2 parking spots plus locker, concierge, rooftop terrace, visitor parking, exercise room and party/meeting room.

The location is within walking distance of waterfront trails and is in close proximity to public transit, shopping, restaurants, schools and hospitals.

FUN-TASTING FARRO

CUMIN-ROASTED CARROTS WITH FARRO, KALE AND A SIDE OF LAMB

By Kristen Eppich Photography by Michael & Nokole Herriott

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3 tbsp olive oil 2 cups diced onions 2 tsp chopped garlic 2 tsp sweet paprika 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp fennel seeds 1⁄2 tsp dried chilis 1 cup farro, rinsed Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup chopped canned tomatoes in their juices 1 large bunch kale, ribs removed, sliced, about 6 cups 1⁄2 cup cilantro leaves 3 tbsp currants Carrots 1 1⁄2 lb. heirloom carrots, peeled if desired 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp ground cumin Lamb 3 tbsp olive oil, divided 1 8-bone lamb loin rack, frenched, about 1 lb.

2 tbsp chopped mint 1⁄2 tsp chopped garlic

How to prepare Farro Heat olive oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and cook 6 to 8 min or until golden.

Add garlic, paprika, coriander, fennel seeds and chilis and cook until fragrant, about 1 min. Add farro and stir until coated. Season with a good pinch of salt and pepper. Add tomatoes and 2 cups water, and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer 25 min or until farro is al dente. Stir in kale, cilantro and currants. Cover again and cook 5 minutes or until kale is wilted. Taste for seasoning.

Prepare Carrots Preheat oven to 425°F. Slice carrots in half lengthwise or into quarters if large. Place on large baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with cumin, season with salt and pepper, then rub with hands to ensure carrots are coated. Bake 15 to 20 min or until carrots are tender.

Prepare Lamb Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in oven-proof skillet over high heat. Season lamb with salt and pepper. Add lamb to pan and cook 3 min per side, or until browned.

Transfer skillet to oven (at 425°F) with carrots and cook for 10 to 12 min or until thermometer reads 150°F for medium rare. Remove from oven and let rest 10 min. Mix remaining 2 tbsp oil with mint and garlic. Reserve.

Plate Food Spoon generous portions of farro onto 4 plates and top with roasted carrots. Slice lamb chops and serve 2 on the side, drizzled with garlic-mint oil.

Serves 4

1359 White Oaks Boul Suite #208, Oakville

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C EMBRACE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DOWNSIZE Welcome to The Oaks, located in the Falgarwood Neighbourhood of Oakville! Sitting on a park-like lot, the building backs onto the ravine of Morrison Valley. With beautifully landscaped grounds, a gazebo and nearby walking trails, you will feel as though you are completely surrounded by nature, in a peaceful and serene environment. Suite #208 has all of the elements of a downsizers dream home! The large, spacious and wonderfully appointed 2 plus 1 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,284 square feet does not disappoint. Many upgrades have been incorporated over the years to include a stunningly renovated, open concept kitchen, with quartz counters, subway tile backsplash and stainless-steel appliances, hardwood floors throughout, a

sunken living room and a large balcony overlooking the treed parklike setting. The original third bedroom has been opened up and converted into a large den/office space to allow for the convenience of working from home or a second living/tv room. The suite is also equipped with an ensuite laundry room. Although immersed in nature, you will still be able to benefit from the close proximity of all the necessary amenities, such as the QEW, Go Train, local transportation

and Oakville Place. Be sure to visit 1359 White Oaks Blvd. #208 in Oakville.

Don’t miss the opportunity to make this spectacular gem your new home!

Amenities include a Party Room, Gym or Fitness Room, Library, Billiards, Golf, Indoor Pool, and Sauna. The location is ideally situated in close proximity to Oakville Place, QEW, Go Train and local transportation.

65 Port Street, Suite #109 Port Credit, Mississauga

LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE ON THE WATERFRONT This gorgeous, rarely available 1st-floor suite in Mississauga’s Premier Condo Building “The Regatta”, is lakeside living at its best! This suite has all of the amenities that you could possibly want and ore! This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom suite boasts 1,415 square feet of interior living space and 900 square feet of outdoor terrace living space, in the heart of Port Credit.

As you enter the suite you will immediately notice the elegant hardwood floors, beautiful crown moulding detail and California shutters throughout. The floor to ceiling windows adds an abundance of natural light, creating a warm and inviting space. The gourmet kitchen is designed for the most discriminating buyer! With stainless steel appliances, granite counters

and backsplash, beautiful custom cabinetry, under-mount lighting, centre island, ceramic tile flooring, floor to ceiling windows and two walkout sliding glass doors to the elegant terrace with southwest views of Lake Ontario and the lovely sailboats in the marina.

The master bedroom has a custom mirrored wardrobe unit, crown moulding, hardwood floors, a walk-in closet, 4 piece master ensuite with separate glass shower and bathtub and walkout

sliding glass doors to the terrace. The crown moulding and hardwood floors continue into the second bedroom/office with a large, oversized window and views into the courtyard. The open concept dining and living rooms exude a sense of luxury with hardwood floors, crown moulding, fireplace, walkout to the terrace and stunning south views of Lake Ontario. 3 underground parking spaces (single and tandem) are also included for your convenience. Enjoy the lake, marina, restaurants, shops and walking /biking paths at your doorstep. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to live on the waterfront in Port Credit. Amenities include Concierge, Party Room, Visitor Parking and a car wash. The location is ideally situated along the waterfront in Port Credit and is in close proximity to public transit, shopping, restaurants, schools and hospitals. This suite is definitely a must see!

Opportunity Knocks Looking for a rental this year, then this could be the home for you.

1536 Applewood Road in Lakeview

A SNEAK PEEK 1 Hurontario Street Suite #1704 in Port Credit

Located on Applewood Road in Lakeview, this 1 and a half storey home will be available for lease as of December 1st. $3,200 a month can make this one yours.

For more information, contact us today.

Gorgeous Views & So Much More!

Your fully furnished dream rental is here! This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo features an open concept living and dining room, with rich, dark hardwood floors.

The gourmet kitchen comes with upgraded Bosch appliances, granite counters and a breakfast bar. Enjoy spectacular unobstructed views of the Toronto skyline and Lake Ontario from the balcony. Right in the heart of Port Credit and a short drive or train ride to Toronto.

COMING SOON TO MLS 171 Lakeshore

Ideal Live/Work Environment

If your work environment has been turned upside down with our current Covid situation and you are considering working from home we have the perfect solution for you. This great opportunity is comprised of a 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom townhome, (currently being renovated) in the St Lawrence community in Port Credit and includes a commercial space perfect for your business. The townhome is bright and spacious with balcony and 3 car parking. The office space is a simple walk downstairs and fronts onto Lakeshore Road. If you don’t need the office space you can lease it out for as much as $2,300 a month. Situated in the centre of trendy Port Credit and walking distance to restuarants, shops and beautiful walking trails along the lakeshore.

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