ISSUE 06 • 2017
YORK MILLS, BEDFORD PARK, BRIDLE PATH, CARIBOU PARK, CRICKET CLUB, HOGGS HOLLOW, LAWRENCE PARK, LEDBURY PARK, LYTTON PARK, ST-ANDREW WINDFIELDS, TEDDINGTON PARK & WANLESS PARK
RECIPE
Salt Cured
Maple Salmon Details on Page 6
WIN BLUE JAYS
CLUB SEATS Details on Page 2
SUMMER PATIO PARADISE What’s trending in 2017 Details on Page 10
Marco Momeni R E A L E S TA T E B R O K E R
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you know When choosing a closing date, it is best not to choose a Friday at the end of the month.
The doorbell was invented in 1831.
A top reason a deal doesn’t close? Buyer can’t get a mortgage/ equity.
The majority of homeowners tend to stay in their homes for around 6 years before moving.
Toilets use 35% of indoor water use.
*2016 City of Toronto Sales: 2,174 Avg Price: $801,859 New Listings: 3,347
An average bathroom remodel costs nearly $4,400 and can bring a return of about 90%. When staging a Most agents agree home, the top paint that the #1 reason colours for 2017 are homes don’t sell is… shades of greys. Call for the answer.
*2017 City of Toronto Sales: 1,871 Avg Price: $934,710 New Listings: 4,172
For further details or
to get your own In-Home Evaluation at no charge, please contact Chris & Shelley at 416.795.5620
Congratulations to our Easter Colouring Contest Winners! Each winner will receive a $25 Gift Certificate to Mastermind.
Michael Goldstein AGE 5
Chris Reynolds Broker
416.994.4240 e: chrisreynolds@sympatico.ca chrisreynoldshome.com
& Anthony Carello
AGE 8
Shelley van Gelder
Sales Representative
416.795.5620 e: svang@rogers.com president’s award recipient
* Source: TREB May mid-month statistics (May 1-14, 2017). Not intended to solicit Sellers or Buyers under written contract with another Realtor.
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TOP 5 PATIO TRENDS FOR 2017
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TO CELEBRATE CANADA I50 anada's 150th birthday is a time to celebrate all things Canadian. Being Canadian brings on thoughts of salmon swimming upstream to spawn, peameal bacon sizzling in a pan, beavertails on Ottawa's Rideau Canal, and tapping maple trees for fresh syrup when the cold winter starts to break.
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Sifto is celebrating its 150th anniversary along with Canada's milestone birthday. Sifto commissioned leading Canadian gastro chef Mike Shedden to create a perfect Canadian dish of salt-cured maple Canadian Atlantic salmon. This dish is best served cold on top of a dill crème fraîche with fried capers on French bread.
SESQUICENTENNIAL
SALT CURED
MAPLE SALMON SERVES: 25 1-oz slices
INGREDIENTS • 1 kg Atlantic Salmon, skin on • 1 kg Sifto Table Salt • 1/2 kg Granulated Sugar • 2 Oranges, zested • 250 g Cracked and roasted Black Pepper • 1/4 cup Smoked Paprika • 3/4 cup Real Maple Syrup
DIRECTIONS • Mix all dry ingredients together in a mixing bowl until completely combined. • Coat salmon in cure, and reserve 40% of mixture. • Lay salmon skin side down on a baking sheet with half of remaining cure underneath. • Mix in maple syrup to remaining cure and coat exposed salmon in wet cure. • Wrap tightly in cellophane and leave in refrigerator for three days.
BE ST SE RV E D on French bread with dill crème fraîche and fried capers.
• Flip salmon once every 24 hours for best results. • Once salmon is cured, rinse cure off well and slice salmon thinly and on a slight bias. THN www.newscanada.com
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BABY POINT VILLAGE LISTING PRICE: $1,498,000
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Spectacular estate pie shaped lot backing onto the 11th hole of famed St. Georges Golf and Country Club! Build your dream home on this sun filled south lot exposure! Incredible 1/2 acre lot on destination street and location. 380 feet of depth in one of West Toronto’s most prestigious communities. 10 minute drive to Pearson Airport, waterfront lakeshore, 21+ acre James Gardens and established private schools. Short 20 minute commute to Downtown Toronto, Annex Yorkville and Bay Street financial centre. Rarely available lot! Create your own private oasis set within majestic homes and premier. Price Upon Request.
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Here CINDY JARDIM, style and trends director for Lowe's, shares her tips for achieving these looks.
CU BAN COO L This festive, fun and vibrant transitional trend evokes images of lush island life and memories of tropical locales, letting your vacation come to you. Embrace woven wicker furnishings and warm copper with lively splashes of island greens, surf blues, fiery reds, and tropical citrus tints. Consider keeping your lemonade cool with a palm tree ice cube or two.
R EN E WED FO R MALIT Y Comfort and classic details inspire this tailored and timeless trend. Bring indoor comfort into your outdoor living room with gazebos and pergolas framed by luxe drapes. Paired with oversized gold lanterns and glazed ceramics, this style creates an updated traditional aesthetic. A classic mix of layered neutrals, timeless greys, Catalina blue and soft coral define this polished look. >>>
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M E TRO M O D E R N This contemporary design story merges urban influences with simple details. Picture escaping the concrete jungle with streamlined design and a cosmopolitan edge. Contrast bursts of bold yellow against sleek shades to create visual interest with geometric patterns and crisp minimalist lines.
G R ACIO US LIVI N G Take a break in sun-kissed casual comfort. Relaxed, soft floral patterns meet creamy whites and fresh shades of coral, apple green and robin's egg blue to create the perfect ambiance for sitting pretty on your porch or patio swing. Find more patio designs and outdoor furniture options online at lowes.ca. THN www.newscanada.com
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Spectacular architectural masterpiece, over 5,886 square feet of luxury! Brand new custom home on a huge lot (partially ravine) of 98.98’ x 120’! Grand two-storey foyer with skylight and circular staircase, 2 powder rooms, 4 principal bedrooms, 3 walk-in closets! Each with separate ensuite. Huge 5th bedroom/guest/in-law on main level + full bathroom, with closet. Lavishly done patio with glass railing, 3-car garage. Spacious butler pantry. Walk to Donalda Golf & Country Club. For more information please visit: MarcoMomeni.com
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Masterfully built, custom home on a deep lot (38’ x 160’), 4 + 2 bedroom, 7 washrooms. Finished walkout heated floor basement
Attention investors, builders! Fantastic lot on prime location, livable house needs some touch up! Best school zone! 2+1 bedroom, 4 washrooms, lot size: 43.58 X 146 feet
A solid brick bungalow! Opportunity to live/rent/ renovate/build your dream homes in this wide 60’; possibility of sub-dividing to two lots should be checked with city.
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Updated and well-kept solid brick 4 backsplit home on a deep lot (45’ x 150’) in a very convenient location. 3 plus 1 bedrooms, 2 washrooms.
Updated solid brick bungalow with 3 plus 2 bedrooms and 2 full washrooms on prime lot: 46’ x 138’.
Direct: 416.825.7373
bijan_barati@yahoo.com
Office: 416.222.8600
Realtron Realty Inc. Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated
183 Willowdale Avenue, Toronto, ON
Bijan Barati Civil Eng., Broker
#3 RE/MAX Agent in CANADA
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416.825.7373
#1 Realtor in C14 & Willowdale Area (In 2016)
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72 HIGHLAND PARK BLVD
Stunning home on a huge pie shaped lot (75’ x 156’ widens in back to 137’) in coveted St. Andrew enclave. $$$ upgrades & recent renovation in 1st & 2nd floor! New limestone facade. 5+1 bedroom, 8 washroom! Prof finished basement!
Fantastic custom residence on 50 feet lot, steps to Yonge Street & all amenities, 4+2 bedroom, 5 washrooms, finished walkout heated floor basement.
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Fantastic custom built home. Expertly crafted and beautifully designed plus conveniently located. 4 plus 1 bedrooms, 5 washrooms, (all heated floors). Finished basement.
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Fabulous custom built home in a convenient location. Masterfully crafted and beautifully designed. Lot size: 25’ x 131.5’. 4 plus 1 bedrooms, 4 washrooms.
Professionally renovated from top to bottom with high end material and workmanship on a 52 x 115 foot lot.
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48 BUNTY LANE
9 DOVERWOOD COURT
Professionally and fully renovated home with quality material and high-end workmanship, like a model home on a valuable lot (48.7’ x 154’).
Well-maintained renovated 4 sidesplit home in the heart of prestigious Bayview Village area. 3 plus 1 bedrooms, 3 washrooms, lot size: 50.98 x 126.83 feet.
Renovated and upgraded solid brick bungalow raised on large southern lot (52.5’ x 171’) in a very convenient location. Fully finished basement with side separate entrance.
Office: 416.222.8600
Direct: 416.825.7373
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