ISSUE 01 • 2017
the Annex, Casa Loma, Yorkville
This Month’s Cover Home Provided By:
David Anderson Oey Sales Representative
416.908.9800
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David Oey is Ranked #1 at Harvey Kalles Bloor West office, #2 Company Wide across all Harvey Kalles realtors (2016)
For more details on this cover home refer to Page 11
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Quintessential Forest Hill classic on one of the most sought after addresses. 249 DUNVEGAN ROAD has been masterfully upgraded and expanded making it the ideal family home. Offering 5,970 square feet above grade on 3 levels with 6+1 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. Recently added 2nd floor family room addition. Iripina kitchen for the true chef/entertainer. Enjoy the completely private outdoor oasis designed by landscape architect Ron Holbrook, with salt water pool. A true Forest Hill showpiece. $5,400,000
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Homes are smarter, safer, more programmable and more energy efficient today, with capabilities to seamlessly connect us 24/7. From kitchen appliances that text you when you're low on milk and offer recipe suggestions based on what's in your fridge to ecoefficient monitoring devices that you can access from half way across the world, the latest smart home tech is making our futuristic dreams come true.
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LIVING LIGHTING Gone are the days of stubbing your toe on furniture legs as you stumble to flick on the lights. New lighting options can now be controlled before you even enter the room and home, offering automatic access from most hand-held devices. There are now many beautiful compatible lighting solutions in the market featuring this wireless technology.
INTUITIVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY An energy-efficient home is cool for so many reasons - cost savings being number one. Efficient appliances are not new, but intuitive ones are. Using programmable thermostats such as NEST that can be remotely adjusted and controlled by a button or simple voice command, creating a home that caters to your lifestyle is easy. There are also televisions, blinds, vacuum cleaners and coffee machines that can intuitively adjust their energy spending based on your habits. >>>
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SAFE AND SOUND Probably the area where smart technology is making the most advancements, integrated security helps us sleep a little sounder at night. From automatic smart locks to security cameras you can access anywhere on the planet to technology that lets you create virtual keys for unexpected house guests, feeling in control of your safety at home has never been simpler. Taking home security a step further, homeowners and companies are even looking at ways to create their own virtual private networks to beat potential hackers.
SMARTER LIVING Moving towards truly intuitive living, the next generation of smart homes will continue to take us one step closer to a handsfree world, with products that recognize our changing schedules. Think beyond voice-activated appliances to a home that senses your proximity and prepares your space before you even enter the door, sets your home to “sleep mode” as soon as you close your eyes at night or when you leave in the morning, and has a coffee machine that brews a stronger cup of coffee after you've had a late night out.
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Exceptional brand new detached Transitional Modern masterpiece in prime destination community! Perfectly situated near Pearson Airport, St Georges Golf Club, Kingsway Village, Sherway Gardens and 15 minutes to Downtown Toronto! 4+1 Bedroom 6 Bathroom custom home built by award winning Leprevo Homes. Bespoke landscaping featuring linear inground pool, open concept main level great room featuring large chefs kitchen, wine cellar and family room, finished lower level with walkout to backyard, fully landscaped and ready for move in! No expenses spared - limestone exterior, 2 car garage, 7 inch hardwood engineered flooring, Wolf & Subzero appliances, 4,500+ square foot of finished space! Offered exclusively to the most discerning buyer. Exceptional value - compare the value in a destination community in prime West Toronto! www.TransitionalModern.com
DAVID ANDERSON OEY SAL ES
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416.908.9800 david@davidoey.com
davidoey.com
David Oey is Ranked #1 at Harvey Kalles Bloor West office, #2 Company Wide across all Harvey Kalles realtors (2016)
See David Oey’s ad on the BACK COVER for details on this and other great properties.
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This chili is perfect for a fast weeknight meal.
It comes together in under 30 minutes. It’s full of protein and no added fat! For vegetarians you can replace the chicken with a 1-2 lbs of extra firm tofu. If you want to make this a super healthy complete meal, serve it with some quinoa on the side.
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CAROLYN COHEN BA, BScOT Founder/Chef/Recipe Developer
DELICIOUSDISH Cooking School specializes in Whole Food Home Cooking, Meal Panning, Recipe Developing and Healthy Eating. D: 416.200.3522 E: deliciousdish@rogers.com #CookAtHome
CHIPOTLE CHICKEN and BLACK BEAN CHILI SERVES: 4 to 6 NOTE: Freezes well. If you want it a little thinner, add a little more water.
DIRECTIONS • In a large heavy bottomed pot, brown chicken, add about ½ tsp salt. Using a wooden spoon, break up the meat as you brown it. Brown until it is no longer pink - about 5 minutes. • In the meantime, in a blender or food processor, puree the tomatoes, chipotle chilies and half the black beans.
INGREDIENTS
• 1 1/2 lbs Ground Chicken (or 1-2 lbs of extra firm tofu - for vegetarian version) • 3 Cans Black Beans, drained and rinsed • One 14 oz Can of Tomatoes, chopped or half 28 oz can • 1-2 small Chipotle Chilies from the can with the adobo sauce • Half Red Onion, finely chopped
• Once the chicken is cooked, remove from the pot to a bowl (leaving the oil behind).
• 1 1/2 tbsp Chili Powder
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• Kosher Salt
• Add the contents of the blender, to the pot. Put 1 cup water in the dirty blender, swish it around and add that water to the pot. Add the remaining black beans (the ones left whole) and the cooked chicken to the pot. • Cook for about 10-15 minutes. • Serve with a squeeze of lime, minced red onion, avocado, cilantro and tortillas (and shredded cheese if you like). THN
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G ARNIS H & TO S E RVE Tortilla Chips. Finley chopped Red Onion. Cilantro. Limes. Ripe Avocado, diced. Freshly Ground Pepper. Shredded Cheese. Cooked Quinoa.
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WHY ME? I have been selling real estate in Toronto since 2003 and without a doubt I have found my calling. When you love what you do, it isn't work. There are so many aspects to selling real estate that I love but first and foremost, it is my clients. I am a people person and love the personal interaction and connections that I form with my clients. It is so much more rewarding than a SOLD sign. When assisting buyers, there is absolutely nothing more rewarding than helping them find their dream home. And when I assist sellers, the reward comes in being able to achieve a profit for them they never thought possible. I believe that a home is where you live, love and grow and I will not let you make a bad decision. It's too important. I have put together a team of professionals that work along side me in order to achieve this. I strive to make the process of buying and/or selling a home as stress-free for you as possible. I believe strongly in charity work and giving back to the community and I put almost all of my fundraising energy in to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. I also donate a portion of every sale to the Children's Miracle Network and am a major sponsor at my two daughters' school. I believe that if you do the job right, if you do it with passion and integrity, your clients will be thrilled and that is the best advertisement of all. I have earned a spot in the top 1% of all RE/MAX Realtors in Canada based almost solely on referrals and word of mouth. There is no greater compliment or honour than clients referring me to their family and friends. I am grateful for the trust and respect.
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NORSEMANHEIGHTS-SUNNYLEA www.TransitionalModern.com
Exceptional brand new detached Transitional Modern masterpiece in prime destination community! Perfectly situated near Pearson Airport, St Georges Golf Club, Kingsway Village, Sherway Gardens and 15 minutes to downtown Toronto! 4+1 bedroom, 6 bathroom custom home built by award-winning Leprevo Homes. Open concept main level great room featuring large chef’s kitchen, wine cellar and family room, finished lower level with walkout to backyard, 55 x 115’ fully landscaped lot with linear inground pool! Premium features including limestone exterior finish, 2 car garage, engineered hardwood flooring, Wolf and SubZero appliances, 4,000+ square foot of finished space! Offered exclusively to the most discerning buyer. Exceptional value in destination West Toronto community! Majestic residence built to exacting details.
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Thank you to all of my dear Clients and associate Realtors for an incredible 2016 - Best Wishes in 2017 to everyone!!! Here is a brief selection of homes and condos listed and sold by myself in 2016 .. Fluent in all Prime Communities … :)
290 Adelaide Penthouse KING WEST
www.DavidOey.com - virtual tours, photography, filming, features and more 41 Old Forest Hill Road FOREST HILL VILLAGE 84 North Drive EdENBRIdGE / ETOBICOKE direct: 416 908 9800 Email: david@davidOey.com
188 Macpherson Avenue TORONTO CENTRE / ROSEdALE
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