ISSUE 02 • 2017
Trinity-Bellwoods, Little Italy & Little Portugal
This Month’s Cover Home Provided By:
Alex Brott Heather Hadden Ashley Gollogly Sales Representative
Sales Representative
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416.669.8166 alexbrott.com
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Ana Santos
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647-232-7317 a na @ a s a n to s . ca
for more information, visit
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e would like to thank Ana Santos for all of her support and guidance during the sale of our home. As we were going into early retirement it was critical that we achieved the highest sale price possible for our home and she helped us immensely to reach beyond our goals. Her knowledge of the market and her sense of style and staging expertise as well as some key contacts, helped us get to market quickly with our home looking amazing – just like one would see in a magazine. Working with Ana has been a real joy and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to all of our friends and family!
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na is very professional, personable and easy to work with. She took an interest and the time to learn what our desires and needs were. We always felt that Ana was giving us 100% of her time and energy and was tireless in providing us with good analysis and feedback. She is patient, a problem solver and VERY switched on! She takes the stress out of the process.
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Jane and Dean French Thinking of Buying or Selling? Call today for a COMPLIMENTARY MARKET EVALUATION!
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Lauren Parker Sales Representative
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2316 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario M6S 1P2 Office: 416-441-2888
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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
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
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• BUY • SELL • INVEST • The annual rate of growth for the MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) in the TREB market area accelerated throughout 2016 – from 10.7 per cent in January 2016 to 21 per cent in December 2016.
2016 was a Second Consecutive Record Year for Home Sales. If buying or selling a home is part of your plan for 2017, I’d be delighted to speak with you and see how I can help you realize your goals. With demand at an all-time high, listings at an all-time low, and changes to the regulatory environment impacting the market, it’s never been more important than now to take advantage of an experienced realtor to guide you and your family through this most important financial transaction. Having the benefit of looking at the listing and sales figures exactly one year ago we do see some amazing similarities in the freehold market for the 416.
2017. Listings are nearly half of what they were a year ago while sales are virtually the same. In addition, at the beginning of 2016 there was not a frenzy of condo buying.
Compared to last year, the number of sales and listings is nearly identical. Where they do diverge is in the number of sales at or over asking.
With lots of listings, people were taking their time to find the perfect condo. As a result less than 5% of condos sold at or above the list price. As 2016 unrolled we saw demand increase almost every month.
2017 is starting out much stronger with 46% of homes selling above the list price compared to 27% a year ago. The resale condo market continues to flex its muscles in
2017 is starting off stronger than ever with 45% of every condo sold trading at or above the list price.
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Clive McLean Sales Representative
416.530.1100 Direct 416.388.4214
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ALEX BROTT SAL E S
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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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65 Brule Gardens SWANSEA / BLOOR WEST VILLAGE
119 Strathallan Avenue LYTTON PARK / CENTRAL TORONTO
1 Old Mill Drive suite 1021 BLOOR WEST / OLd mILL
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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
In desperate need of more homes and condos for my Buyers - Call or Email for your COMPLIMENTARY EVALUATION
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2855 Bloor Street #601 KINGSWAY / OLd mILL
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102 Mitchell Avenue QUEEN STREET WEST
319 Carlaw Avenue suite 410 LESLIEVILLE
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6 Plowman Lane RICHmONd HILL
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75 Portland Street #318 KING WEST
901 Queen Street PH619 QUEEN WEST / TRINITY BELLWOOdS
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200 Quebec Avenue HIGH PARK
12 Hewitt Avenue RONCESVALLES / HIGH PARK
20 Bywood Drive ISLINGTON HEIGHTS
direct: 416 908 9800
41 Old Forest Hill Road FOREST HILL VILLAGE
188 Macpherson Avenue TORONTO CENTRE / ROSEdALE
348 Armadale Avenue BLOOR WEST VILLAGE
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221 Crawford Street TRINITY BELLWOOdS
55 Scollard Street YORKVILLE
Email: david@davidOey.com 84 North Drive EdENBRIdGE / ETOBICOKE
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5FLOORING Kitchen
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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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Brighten up your home and bring in buyers with these easy ideas. Based on the article found on HGTV.com
Springtime brings sunshine, showers - and plenty of opportunities for home staging. Make the most of the season with these fresh updates that are sure to attract buyers. Whip your yard into shape When you're selling in the spring, you need to get your yard in shape as quickly as possible. Clear winter yard debris, and get frost-resistant plants that won't be affected if a late cold spell hits. Or, invest in silk flowers for a touch of color that you don't have to worry about watering. Do some spring cleaning It's natural to want to spruce up your space in the spring, so scrub away! A sparkling home will impress buyers and make your home seem even more appealing. Clear out your walk-in closet Box up your winter wardrobe. Bulky winter clothes take up lots of space, so move them out as you de-clutter your closets. You'll impress buyers with all that space. Pretty porch Spruce up the entryway. If your welcome mat is covered with winter dirt, pick up a new one. A clean, pretty doorway will help set the tone for the entire showing. Bring spring aromas indoors Spring is not only a colorful season, but a fragrant one, too. Bring the aroma indoors. Scents have a profound effect on mood, so infusing scent into your decor with diffusers, candles, fresh cut plants/flowers, or incense can change the overall feeling of a space. Bring out the bright colors Tuck away the heavy, winter flannel comforter and pull out crisp linens with coverlets for color. Bring in the spring with floral-designed spreads or colorful solids. Don't forget accent pillows for added style and comfort. Talk to a professional real estate agent To help really make your home pop, contact Suzanne and have her give your home a professional evaluation.
Suzanne Manvell Sales Representative
YOUR REAL ESTATE AGENT FOR ALL THE SEASONS OF YOUR LIFE
Office: (416) 762-8255 • Cell: (416) 768-3858
smanvell@trebnet.com • www.suzannemanvell.com
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For over 20 years Leonard has been the leading specialist in urban multi-unit residential investment properties in Toronto. From his extensive work with buyers, sellers and investors Leonard can provide the full package when it comes to taking that step. From helping secure a mortgage/ financing, a property manager, renovation services and an effective long-term investment strategy, Leonard can almost always find a way to put the real estate deal together when no one else can. Buyer or seller, there are no losers with Leonard.
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