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ISSUE 11 • 2016

Etobicoke

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WALL OF FAME ... helping you is what I do Buying or Selling a home is a very personal decision. It involves weeks, even months, working with your real estate representative, building a relationship based on trust, confidence and exceptional service. Thank you for the Opportunity! Our move came out of nowhere, as we fell in love with a house in a different city and suddenly, unexpectedly found ourselves in need of an agent to sell our Toronto home. We had wanted to work with someone who came personally recommended, and knew our area well, and Nutan perfectly fit these requirements. We had planned on meeting a few agents, but after our initial conversations with Nutan we felt very comfortable moving ahead and didn’t consider anyone else. What we most liked about Nutan was her calm, rational approach to our first home selling experience (in what we understood was going to be a completely wild, hectic market). We had a pretty tight timeframe, a basement renovation to finish, a new job and a one year old baby; so just nned someone to swoop in and manage the details for us. Nutan was great at reading our wants and needs, and kindly urging us along in the right direction. We moved the list date around a few times and she was happy to accommodate. We had great, open dialogue with regards to list price and Nutan kept us constantly abreast of other activity in the neighbourhood She was always only a quick email away, and checked in at all the right times so we felt well-supported but never pressured. Along with her team, she did an absolutely gorgeous job of marketing our home. All the materials were glossy and professional, and we felt they significantly increased the level of demand for our home. In the end, our selling experience was exciting rather than stressful, and we were thrilled with the ultimate outcome. Nutan calmly helped us navigate dozens of showings and multiple offers (late into a Saturady night no less!) I cannot endorse her enthusiastically enough! Thank you Nutan. ~ Chris, Sarah, Henry & Leon SOLD in The Junction Triangle **Please visit www.nutanbrown.com to see this featured testimonial and many others from current and past clients, to make your real estate decisions with complete confidence**

Nutan Brown

National Chairman’s Club 2008-2015, Top 1% in Canada*

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Office: (416) 233-6276 • Direct: (416) 606-1581 nutan@royallepage.ca • 5110 Dundas St. W.

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ISSUE 11 • 2016

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NIELS CHRISTENSEN DORIS CHRISTENSEN Broker of Record Sales Representative

EVAN CHRISTENSEN Sales Representative

SEAN CHASE Sales Representative

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TOP 1 % CANADA *Lifetime Member 1996-2015 ($ volume sales)

416.236.1871

120 Quebec Avenue ‘High Park’

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INGREDIENTS • 2 1/2 CUPS (610 mL) All-purpose Flour • 1 TSP (5 mL) Baking Soda • 1/2 TSP (2 mL) Salt • 1 CUP (250 mL) Becel Buttery Taste Margarine • 1 CUP (250 mL) Firmly packed Light Brown Sugar • 1/4 CUP (60 mL) Granulated Sugar • 2 Large Eggs • 1 TSP (5 mL) Vanilla Extract • 1/4 CUP (60 mL) All-purpose Flour • 1 TSP (5 mL) Peppermint Extract • 2 TBSP Cocoa • 20 Hard Peppermint Candies, crushed

• Gradually add in flour mixture; mix just until blended. Stir in additional 1/4 cup (60 mL) flour and peppermint extract. • Divide dough in half (about 1 ⅔ cups). Stir cocoa powder into half and candies into the other half. Roll out cream dough between 2 sheets of parchment or wax paper into 10" x 16" rectangle. Repeat with cocoa dough. • Using parchment paper, place cream dough on top of cocoa dough, trimming excess so dough is even. Gently roll dough lengthwise into log, using the parchment paper to assist (dough will be soft). Make sure to not leave in any paper. • Carefully roll log into peppermint candies, using parchment paper to assist. Wrap log in parchment paper then plastic wrap. Place on cookie sheet and freeze 24 hours. • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Unwrap log and slice into 1/4" rounds, rotating the log 1/4 turn after each slice to maintain shape. Put dough back into freezer between batches. Place on ungreased cookie sheet cookies might need to be reshaped into circles at this point. • Bake 7 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool cookies on sheets 2 minutes on wire rack; remove cookies from sheets and cool completely. THN www.newscanada.com

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MARKLAND WOOD GOLF COURSE $1,898,000 Captivating setting on the 15th hole with breathtaking views from the salt water pool, hot tub and patio! Stunning 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom residence with designer gourmet kitchen. Dramatic master suite with walk-in closet, 5-piece ensuite and fireplace. Phenomenal lower level features 2 double glass door walk-outs from expansive family room and luxurious spa area with steam shower and sauna. Exciting resort lifestyle opportunity for your family!

PALACE PLACE $659,000 Immaculate 1,388 square foot residence with panoramic views of the lake and Humber Bay Shores parklands! 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in a luxurious building that features, valet parking, a shuttle bus and 5 star hotel-like amenities.

KINGSWAY ELEGANCE $1,739,900 Renovated 4-bedroom home features stunning new white kitchen with marble counters and stainless steel appliances. Grand formal rooms have rich wood trim and crown mouldings. A new oversized 5-piece marble bathroom has luxurious finishes, plus the cozy finished basement is with fireplace. A superb location just steps to Lambton Kingsway School and in walking distance to the Kingsway shops and subway.

SOLD 8 DUNEDIN DRIVE

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Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage

JoAnne Gludish sAles RepResentAtive

3031 BLOOR STREET WEST

TORONTO, ON

M8X 1C5

It really comes down to caring, honesty, experience and in-depth knowledge A large part of JoAnne’s success has been her ability to work with sellers to ensure the highest price for their home within a reasonable length of time. Drawing on her wealth of experience, together with a team of professional assistants and a detailed and tested marketing plan allows a home to be brought to the market in the best possible light, thus the best possible outcome. The seller must always be fully informed during the selling process and having an open line of communication helps facilitate that. Also contributing to her success is her dedication to helping clients, who are buyers find a home that suits their immediate needs and future wants and desires. JoAnne is known for being very caring and concerned about what’s best for her clients, which also makes her very honest.

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“Very honest means sometimes steering them away from a property because I have the depth and experience to have them look down the road and ask themselves if they can picture themselves in that yard? Or is the kitchen layout suitable for a toddler?” JoAnne believes that her experience in the business is what gives her the ability to listen carefully to her clients’ needs and deliver a home best suited for them. Growing up in a house where buying and selling property was prevalent, JoAnne has always been accustom to real estate. Backed by over 29 years in the business, her experience working in the GTA and establishment in the market is what sets her apart, and enables her to put her clients’ needs on the top of her list of priorities. “I am concerned about what is best for the buyer and the seller,” says JoAnne. “As an established agent I have time to really ensure their desires met. When you’re grounded you have the luxury and the financial depth to take the time to get to know your client and search until you find the perfect house - never making the client settle.” She ranks amongst the top producers in sales and service in the Etobicoke area year after year, a success she attributes to the integrity, trustworthiness and enthusiasm she brings to each and every transaction she is involved with. JoAnne’s relationship with her clients continues long after a deal has closed. She provides all her clients the latest market update and statistics on an on-going basis, helping them to keep up-to-date on the trends and predictions that will influence their investment. JoAnne is very well known within many areas of the GTA real estate market. Thanks to her experience in these communities, she knows the neighbourhoods inside and out and offers a wealth of information to both buyers and sellers. In her 29+ years of experience being a real estate professional, she has assisted thousands of clients attain their real estate goals of buying, selling and investing.

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Ranked in

TOP 7 AT HARVEY KALLES REAL ESTATE FOR 2014, 2015 AND 2016

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Ranked in the Top 0.3% across all 45,000+ active Greater Toronto Realtors for 2015 and 2016

In desperate need of more homes and condos for my Buyers - Call or Email for your COMPLIMENTARY EVALUATION

65 BRULE GARDENS, $3,450,000

BLOOR WEST / SWANSEA www.BruleRiverside.com

Brand new “David Small” designed contemporary masterpiece in the heart of Bloor West in prestigious Brule Gardens. Ravine premium lot with 4,700+ square feet of finished space set within a magical community with exceptional privacy, 4+2 bedrooms 5 bathrooms and the ideal floor plan, large picture windows offering gorgeous views of mature trees and landscaping. Perfectly situated within walking distance to Etienne Brule Park, the Waterfront, High Park, Bloor West Village and the Old Mill, with quick access to QEW, Hwy 427 and less than 10 km from Sherway Gardens, Pearson Airport and downtown Toronto. A destination home and landmark address for the worldly clientele. Your own private oasis!

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223 Crawford Street www.TrinityBellwoods.com

TRINITY BELLWOOD LISTING PRICE: $1,798,000

221 Crawford Street www.DavidOey.com

TRINITY BELLWOODS LISTING PRICE: $1,875,000

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188 MacPherson Avenue

ROSEDALE / YORKVILLE LISTING PRICE: $898,000

www.DavidOey.com

Yorkville townhouse fully updated, picture perfect renovation and rarely available at this price point! Shops on Yonge Street and Yorkville Village, Soto Soto Restaurant at your doorstep.

461 Grace Street

www.UberToronto.com

Exquisite redesign and brand new renovation in Prime Yorkville. Underpinned basement, floating stairs, chefs kitchen, stunning linear fireplace, private rear garden, 2 bedroom 3 baths in the heart of Toronto.

6 Plowman Lane TH6 www.HarveryKallesRichmondHill.com

RICHMOND HILL LISTING PRICE: $1,198,000

Sensational brand new renovation from top to bottom - open concept main level, 1x car garage, 3+1 bedroom 4 bathroom, overlooking Bickford Park. Stunning craftsmanship, design and details.

1 year old brand new townhouse within prized Bayview Secondary school catchment! End unit with ravine lot, 32 width lot, 3 bedroom 4 baths and 2 car garage - master planned community in heart of Richmond Hill!

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BLOOR / CHRISTIE LISTING PRICE: $1,398,000

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YORKVILLE $1,498,000

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EXCLUSIVE LISTING

39 Bishop Street

62 Claremont Street TH7 www.ClaremontStreetLofts.com

Direct: 416 908 9800

QUEEN WEST $898,000

348 Armadale Avenue www.UberToronto.com

BLOOR WEST VILLAGE LISTING PRICE: $1,398,000

Email: David@DavidOey.com

*Represented Buyer **Represented Buyer and Seller.

1,895,000

3 4 S M I T H WO O D D R I V E , TO R O N TO

Stunning family home on 60’ x 132’ lot in historic Eatonville. Main floor features include; 10’ ceilings, hardwood and marble flooring, and a gourmet kitchen with granite counters, high-end stainless steel appliances and breakfast area. Walk out from the kitchen to a professionally landscaped entertainer’s paradise with built-in BBQ, outdoor fireplace and large pergola with custom sunshades. A dramatic main floor family room has soaring 19’ ceiling and built-in speakers. Also on the main floor, there is a living room, elegant formal dining room, powder room and laundry with garage access. On the upper floor there is a opulent master suite with a 5pc ensuite and huge walk-in closet. The second bedroom has a 3pc ensuite and double closet. The additional 2 bedrooms on the upper floor, each have double closets. All 4 bedrooms have closet organizers. Close to schools, parks, shopping and with easy access to major highways.

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WEST REALTY Inc., Brokerage

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Preparing your home to sell quickly and for the most money Properly pricing your Etobicoke home for sale How to keep the most money in your pocket after the sale Hi, my name is Andrew Doumont. I’m an Etobicoke Real Estate Consultant. If you’re thinking of buying, visit EtobicokePropertySearch.ca. If you’re contemplating putting your home on the market, visit EtobicokeHomeSellers.ca. Or if you’d like to learn more about me and the services I provide, visit YourNeighbourhoodExpert.ca. Thanks! I’m Interested in building strong, life long relationships one person at a time. I ask for and value any referral.

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$1,199,000 388 YONGE STREET, UNIT 6616 Live at the top of the world in this executive 2 bedroom plus den suite in the heart of Toronto. Panoramic views of Toronto’s infamous skyline.

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EXCLUSIVE Stunning renovated home in magical Brule Gardens! Exquisite craftsmanship that maintains the integrity of the homes in the area. Set on premium ravine lot overlooking mature trees & a tiered backyard. This sun filled home features 3+1 bedrooms, 4 baths, stain glass window on the staircase, walk out to yard from dining area & side entrance with nanny suite in the lower level. Steps to Etienne Brule & High Park, Bloor West village & The Old Mill. Open concept living space with a welcoming, warm and cozy feeling. Your private oasis awaits you! Call today for more details about this truly beautiful home. asantos.ca

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4647 Dundas Street West

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High Standards Equal Happy Clients! “When you are packing and ultimately selling your childhood home with over 50 years of memories it is difficult. Joe and Leslie’s hard work, involvement and sensitivity towards the sale of my parent’s home made me realize how fabulous they are as a realtor team. Leslie’s vision that those oak floors needed to be shown was ‘golden’! She was right, they were hidden gems. And, I was so appreciative of Joe’s thoughtful and descriptive approach to the process as well as very quick responses to unforeseen circumstances! Working day and night to get the house sold will always be remembered!” - Vendor, Kingsway

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Vintage

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Perfecting the trending look of vintage modern décor is all about striking the right balance between old and new. Although gorgeous versions of this style can be found everywhere, it can be difficult to know where to start. Get ideas for your next project with these creative ways to fashion vintage-inspired décor from SHARON GRECH, Colour and Design Expert for Benjamin Moore.

ANTIQUE IT Adding antiques or vintage furniture to your collection will warm up the clean, modern lines in contemporary design. “Buying vintage doesn't have to break the bank,” Grech confirms. “Antique markets or garage sales are some of the best places to find older tables, cabinets, or chairs. Once you've found your pieces, give them new life with a fresh coat of paint and new fabric if necessary.” You can create a weathered look with paint by sanding away any peeling or high gloss paint and picking a colour that works well for antiquing, like whites and brights. Use waterborne interior alkyd paint and a high quality synthetic paintbrush. Grech recommends a paint from Benjamin Moore, which is ideal for furniture projects because it's self-leveling and has a longer dry time, allowing you to achieve a high-end finish.

For the perfect weathered texture, allow paint to dry and then sand some of it off using 80-grit sanding paper. Focus on the legs, drawers, and edges. Don't worry about imperfections, which will make the furniture look like it aged naturally. For a finishing touch, update the hardware on cabinets or coffee tables - brass, nickel, or rubbed bronze finishes will keep it classic. >>>

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FOCUS ON THE BRIGHT SIDE Nothing says vintage like the right colour hues - but be careful not to go overboard. Grech recommends adorning the walls in Wythe Blue HC-143 or Fernwood Green 2145-40 to mix vintage exuberance with modern appeal. If you prefer neutral walls, add pops of colour with bright retro chairs, patterned rugs, or art-deco inspired artwork.

ACCESSORIZE WITH V I N TAG E G A M E A N D HOBBY PIECES Use vintage pop art to bring the family together and add to the theme. “Right now, it's all about 1950s inspired furniture and games. Record players, retro bikes, and ping pong tables are great collectibles, but are also fantastic for entertaining,” says Grech. “Old picture frames, light fixtures, and antique jars, vases, or bowls will also help add finishing touches to your room.” Learn more about antiquing your furniture at benjaminmoore.ca. THN www.newscanada.com

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food recipe

This

Perfect Pasta

IS SURE TO IMPRESS YO U R G U E S T S

ROM THE ITALIAN WORD MEANING "LITTLE EARS", the small and delicately shaped noodle used in this recipe is a distinctly Puglian type pasta that melds beautifully with the simple and rustic sauce.

“Topped with roasted grape tomatoes and grated cheese, orecchiette pasta is the ideal domed pasta shape for cradling savoury sun-dried tomato pesto and aromatic fresh basil,” says Tom Filippou, executive chef at President's Choice.

Orecchiette

WITH ROASTED AND SUNDRIED TOMATOES INGREDIENTS

• 2 packages (each 255 g) PC Grape Tomatoes, halved lengthwise • 1 tbsp (15 mL) Olive Oil • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) Salt • 1 jar (191 mL) PC Black Label Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto • 1/3 cup (75 mL) grated PC Black Label Hard Ripened Sovrano Cheese • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) Salt • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) freshly ground Black Pepper • 1 package (500 g) PC Black Label Orecchiette Pasta • 1/2 cup (125 mL) thinly sliced fresh Basil

“THE COMFORTING FLAVOURS IN THIS DISH MAKE IT ONE OF MY FAVOURITES TO SERVE UP DURING THE COLDER FALL AND WINTER MONTHS,” says Tom FILIPPOU.

DIRECTIONS • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. • Toss together tomatoes, oil and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt in bowl; spread onto prepared baking sheet. Roast in centre of oven for 25 minutes or until shriveled. • Meanwhile, combine pesto, cheese, 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt and the pepper in large bowl. • Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta; stir occasionally until water returns to a boil. Cook for 9 to 11 minutes or until tender but firm. Drain, reserving 1 cup (250 mL) of the pasta cooking water. Toss pasta with pesto mixture. Add half of reserved pasta cooking water and toss again. Add more water if necessary to loosen sauce, adding 1/4 cup (50 mL) at a time. Stir in basil. • Divide pasta among six bowls; spoon tomatoes over top. Serve with additional grated or shaved cheese, if desired. THN www.newscanada.com

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