The Home News Davisville, Leaside and Moore Park - February 2017

ISSUE 02 • 2017

Davisville, Leaside, Moore Park

This Month’s Cover Home Provided By:

Sheree Cerqua Sales Representative

416.275.5224

shereecerqua.com For more details on this cover home refer to Page 10

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WHat people are saying about Sheree...

“SOLD OVER ASKING! Thanks for selling my home in less than two days! Sheree was super informative, knowledgable, helpful, and very professional in every way from preparing the home for sale, right to signing the deal. She’s definitely a great agent! Thanks again Sheree!”

- Dean As a Realtor® specializing in our neighbourhood, I often ask my Sellers & Buyers, what is most important to them when selecting a Realtor®... and across the board they say: Someone who...

- will look out for our best interests - we can trust - will be available to us and provide outstanding service - has experience and who is a great negotiator For almost 20 years representing Sellers & Buyers in our neighbourhood I am proud and confident to say, that I have built my business on delivering all of the above to my clients. I look forward to the opportunity to meet with you to discuss your Real Estate needs. Call me for a complimentary and confidential evaluation of your home & to discuss how to prepare your home for sale this spring. Remember, spring market starts now!

SHEREE CERQUA SALES REPRESENTATIVE 416 275 5224 direct 416 487 5131 office

sheree@shereecerqua.com Ultimate Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently owned and operated

Not intended to solicit properties currently or in the process of selling with another brokerage.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE Buying a home is as much an emotional decision as it is a financial or rational one. Buyers need to be able to picture themselves living in a home and enjoying the lifestyle that the home affords. 90% of people cannot visualize a space in any other way than the way it is presented. Home staging showcases your home so that potential buyers can emotionally connect to your home and picture themselves living there, exactly as shown.

Professional home staging highlights the positives of a home, minimizes the negatives, emphasizes proper flow, function and form and portrays a luxurious, carefree lifestyle in which buyers can easily and happily see themselves living. If you make that connection with more than one buyer, the result is multiple offers and above asking sale prices.

This connection occurs even before potential buyers walk through your door. Buyers will preview listings on MLS and various websites to determine which properties they wish to see, with the average "hit" lasting about 15 seconds. That's an important 15 seconds to grab a buyer's interest and attention. If your photos and videos don't appeal to the buyers in that time, not only will they not stay on your listing but your home might not make the short list of properties they wish to visit. My analytics show that on average viewers will stay on the personalized website I put together for each listing between 3 to 4 minutes.

STAGING: BEFORE & AFTER Before

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My plan is simple and proven. My designer and I walk through your home and carefully decide exactly what needs to be done to sell your home for as much money as possible. I believe so strongly in this being an integral part of marketing your home, that I cover the cost of staging so that I know it is done right.

Call me for any additional information on home staging or my marketing plan in selling your home.

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JUST LISTED 182 BEDFORD ROAD

Stunning freehold 4 bedroom townhome in prime annex location with traditional décor and 3 car parking!

Offered At: $2,689,000

JUST SOLD 93% of List

JUST SOLD 118% of List

192 BANFF ROAD

Spectacular custom built with unparalleled finishes on quiet cul-de-sac in high demand Davisville neighbourhood.

39 ROWLEY AVENUE

Stunning custom home with huge principal rooms, gorgeous gourmet kitchen and rarely available 2 car garage.

JUST SOLD 124% of List

B R OKER DIRECT:

416.999.8837

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CHARIMAN’S CLUB 2015

70 MANOR ROAD EAST

Rarely available extra wide Tudor style semi-detached home on a 25’ x 125’ lot situated in a quiet private laneway.

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Kitchens are high-traffic rooms that need exceptional flooring. Besides having to look good, successful kitchen floors need to withstand spills, food, sliding chairs, dropped dishes and the occasional mopping.

HERE ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF THE FIVE TOP FLOORING CHOICES for this important room.

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CERAMICS, PORCELAIN AND STONE TILES Ceramics are a favourite for kitchens because they're tough, easy to clean, long-wearing, and able to let you enjoy the warmth of in-floor heating. Natural stone tiles are tough and beautiful too, but not all stone resists staining as well as ceramics and porcelain.

Whichever of these materials you choose, install an uncoupling membrane underneath any kind of rigid tiles to prevent cracking.

CORK This is a dream to walk on because cork offers cushioning action.

Commonly available as click together tiles, most cork flooring comes factory finished and ready to install. Think laminate, except softer.

HARDWOOD A lighter duty choice than others, hardwood will do fine if you install protective felt disks on chair and table legs. Want a dark floor? You could stain lighter woods to suit, but scratches and wear eventually show through. Instead, make your kitchen floor DIY-repairable using darker woods such as cherry or alder.

Apply polymerized tung oil and the floor finish can be repaired without sanding. >>>

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RESILIENT FLOORING This is a catch-all term that refers to any of the one piece roll floorings that are cut to fit from wall to wall. Some of the best resilients lay flat on their own with no need to glue them down.

Vinyl, linoleum and fibre resilient floors all provide very good water resistance.

L A M I N AT E S Not all laminates are tough enough for kitchens, so consider products with an abrasion class rating of three or higher. Lighter colours hide dirt and footprints much better than darker laminates.

When you hire a contractor to install your new kitchen floor, make sure your sales contract specifies the exact product you choose and outlines the warranty provided. Check out the Canadian Home Builder's Association's website for free advice on hiring a pro the smart way, getitinwriting.ca. THN www.newscanada.com

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AN ABSOLUTE GEM! This Davisville Village family home is primely located in high demand Maurice Cody P.S. District! It is warm & inviting, renovated with quality finishes. The principle rooms are spacious and perfect for entertaining.

Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, granite, hardwood, wood burning fireplace, cozy rec room, wine cellar, oversized laundry room, a well appointed kitchen with a sunroom that walks out to a stunning perennial, south facing garden recently featured in ‘Leaside Garden Show’, inground sprinkler system, landscape lighting, a rarely offered private drive & detached garage.

SHEREE CERQUA SAL ES

R EPR ES ENTAT I V E

416.275.5224

sheree@shereecerqua.com

shereecerqua.com See Sheree Cerqua’s ad on the INSIDE FRONT COVER

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FOR THE SOUP BASE

ouillabaisse is a traditional Provençal fish stew originating from the port city of Marseille.

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2 tbsp olive oil 2 yellow onions, chopped into small dice 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 anchovies, finely chopped or 1 tsp (5 ml) anchovy paste 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced small 1 yellow pepper, diced small 1 red pepper, diced small 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped 1 small zucchini, diced small 4 medium white mushrooms, diced small 1 bay leaf 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 3 strips of orange peel (use a veg peeler) 1/2 tsp fennel seeds 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1 (14 oz/398 mL) can tomatoes, chopped finely 1 675-750 mL bottle of strained tomatoes 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into half-inch cubes or 12 baby potatoes, halved or quartered • 1 1/3 cups (325 mL) dry white wine • 1/2 cup chopped parsley • Salt and pepper to taste FOR THE FISH

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• 2 lbs combination of skinless cod and salmon, cut into 2-inch chunks • 1-2 lbs of mixed seafood, mussels, clams, shrimps, scallops • Onion-salt and freshly ground pepper • Olive oil for the fish

DIRECTIONS • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over med heat.

Add the onion, sauté until just beginning to caramelize, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic, cook for 1 minute. Add the anchovies, cook for 30 seconds or so. Add the carrots, peppers and jalapeno pepper, cook for a few minutes.

Add the zucchini and mushrooms, cook until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the bay leaf, red pepper flakes, orange peel, fennel and thyme, stir.

• Add both types of tomatoes, bring to a boil, turn the heat to low. Add the potatoes, cover and cook for 15 minutes.

• Add 4 cups (1000 mL) water and the wine, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer UNCOVERED for another 20-30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Remove the bay leaf and orange peel. At this point the soup base can be frozen. Defrost and bring back to a boil before continuing with the next step.

• Let the fish and seafood sit at room temperature for 30-45 minutes before adding to the hot soup.

Season the fish and seafood well with onionsalt, pepper and olive oil, add to the pot along with the parsley and cook for 8-10 minutes or until the fish pieces flake. Do not overcook or stir too roughly.

• Season with salt and pepper and serve with a good hunk of crusty bread. THN

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DUNVEGAN ROAD

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

AARON GONSENHAUSER S A L E S R E P R E S E N TAT I V E

CHAIRMAN’S CLUB AWARD WINNER DIRECT: 647.201.8033 OFFICE: 416.441.2888 EXT.312 A.GONSENHAUSER@GMAIL.COM AARONGONSENHAUSER.COM

ALEX NISENKER

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DIRECT: 647.448.2673 OFFICE: 416.441.2888 EXT.512 ALEX.NISENKER@GMAIL.COM HARVEYKALLES.COM

Ranked #1, Harvey Kalles Real Estate (Bloor West office 2016) Ranked #2, Harvey Kalles Real Estate company-wide (2016) 44 LELAND AVENUE $2,780,000 EX LI CL ST U S I N IV G E

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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. 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

*Represented Buyer