ISSUE 01 • 2017
the Trinity-Bellwoods, Little Italy & Little Portugal
This Month’s Cover Home Provided By:
Clive McLean Sales Representative
416.388.4214
www.clivemclean.ca For more details on this cover home refer to Page 14
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Ana Santos
#1 IN SALES
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2316 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario M6S 1P2 Office: 416-441-2888
2015 *Represented Buyer
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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
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CHAIRMAN’S CLUB AWARD WINNER DIRECT: 647.201.8033 OFFICE: 416.441.2888 EXT.312 A.GONSENHAUSER@GMAIL.COM AARONGONSENHAUSER.COM
ALEX NISENKER
S A L E S R E P R E S E N TAT I V E
DIRECT: 647.448.2673 OFFICE: 416.441.2888 EXT.512 ALEX.NISENKER@GMAIL.COM HARVEYKALLES.COM
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PRESIDENT James BAKER james@thnmedia.com SENIOR V.P. DIGITAL MARKETING Mike JEAN mike@thnmedia.com
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WHY ME! I live in the Trinity-Bellwoods / Annex area and know the market here very well, I am very passionate about
Toronto, not just about the real estate market, but the communities and the people that make this city such an incredible place to live. I’ve been in the business for 11 years and I keep at it because I love it. Finding a buyer’s dream home and getting a seller the best value for their homes is what I love doing. I’ve developed friendships and earned trust with my clients and have a record to prove it. I know the communities across the GTA and when you work with me, the full extent of my experience and connections will be made available to you. I’ve helped clients buy their first home, families settle into new neighbourhoods, and retirees and just the right place to live out their years. My focus is full service to my clients above all else when it comes to your real estate needs. www.clivemclean.ca 106 Simpson Avenue
FOR LEASE
80 Western Battery Rd. #206 FOR LEASE
1575 Dundas St. W
SOLD Over Asking
I would like to wish everyone a
Happy New Year & All the BEST for 2017. Clive McLean Sales Representative
416.530.1100 Direct 416.388.4214
www.clivemclean.ca
www.condoloftstoronto.com
Office
DELICIOUS DISH RECIPE
FAST & EASY WEEKDAY
CHIPOTLE CHICKEN & BLACK BEAN
CHILI
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.
CHIPOTLE CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN
CHILI
Serves: 4-6 Notes: Freezes well. If you want it a little thinner, add a little more water.
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 • 1 1/2 tbsp Chili Powder • 2 tsp Ground Cumin • Kosher Salt GA RN IS H & T O SE RV E
Tortilla Chips. Finley chopped Red Onion. Cilantro. Limes. Ripe Avocado, diced. Freshly Ground Pepper. Shredded Cheese. Cooked Quinoa.
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
DIRECTIONS STE P 01
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. STE P 02
In the meantime, in a blender or food processor, puree the tomatoes, chipotle chilies and half the black beans. STE P 03
Once the chicken is cooked, remove from the pot to a bowl (leaving the oil behind). STE P 04
Add the red onion to the pot and a little more salt and sauté until soft and translucent. Add the chili powder and cumin, toast for 30 seconds or so. STE P 05
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. STE P 06
Cook for about 10-15 minutes. STE P 07
Serve with a squeeze of lime, minced red onion, avocado, cilantro and tortillas (and shredded cheese if you like).
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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
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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41 Old Forest Hill Road FOREST HILL VILLAGE
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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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SALES REPRESENTATIVE - Ranked in the Top 0.2% across all 45,000+ GTA realtors
2855 Bloor Street #601 KINGSWAY / OLd mILL
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33 Loyalist Street ALLANBROOKE GARdENS / ETOBICOKE
102 Mitchell Avenue QUEEN STREET WEST
319 Carlaw Avenue suite 410 LESLIEVILLE
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686 Balliol Street dAVISVILLE / mT PLEASANT EAST
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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Smart Home Security System by Honeywell
home décor
4 WAYS TO
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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.
Here are some beautifully designed home technologies bringing us one-step closer to a fully integrated life:
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.
For more information on how you can integrate technology in the design of your space, check out the National Home Show on March 10 to19 at the Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place or visit nationalhomeshow.com. THN www.newscanada.com
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It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day and the Real Estate Market is feeling fine. After a HOT Fall and before the Spring arrives, Now is the ideal time to buy, sell or invest. Want to start 2017 off right? Call me today.
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
ROYAL LEPAGE REAL ESTATE SERVICES LTD., BROKERAGE
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1 1 5 R O B I N S O N ST R E E T , TO R O N TO
A true showpiece, whether you are old-school or a modernist, this property is ideal just for you: Can be restored to its original glory or reimagined as a contemporary masterpiece rooted in history and tradition. Located just off the cultural epicentre of Queen West, this property affords the owner premium access to all the downtown core has to offer (restaurants, galleries, fashion, theatre). Spectacular example of French Colonial Style architecture. Lovingly maintained throughout with original mouldings, and rare wood detailing seldom seen found in today’s marketplace. Are you the type who throws the most fabulous parties? Do you prefer to cozy up by the fire with a good book and something yummy simmering on the stove? No need to choose! 115 Robinson is sure to provide you the opportunity to be all you desire and create the home of your dreams.
See Clive McLean’s ad on PAGE 5 for details on other great properties.
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NORTHUMBERLAND STREET
BRAD STREET
WESTON ROAD
These 3 self-contained apartments boast a walk up basement and front yard parking, with quick access to Ossington station. Whether looking to start investing or living in a tenanted home where your tenants help pay the mortgage this might be the place for you. CONTACT US FOR FINANCIALS!
A rare multi-unit investment opportunity in THE JUNCTION AREA/HIGH PARK. This boutique apartment building with 8 selfcontained/renovated units. Bright, spacious bedrooms (2 x 2, 6 x 1) with hardwood floors throughout. Located just off Dundas, north of Bloor, steps away to the TTC and with a walking score of 89.
Seeking a long term investment or a building for your business? This 5 apartment and 1 retail investment property has a HUGE CASH FLOW, please inquire for financials! With plentiful parking, this building is fully renovated and fire retrofitted. This incredible investment boasts very low expenses due to its up to date mechanical systems. In addition quick and easy access to the TTC.
$879,000
$1,924,000
$1,279,000
Leonard Fridman Sales Representative
DIRECT: 416.418.1059
OFFICE: 416.363.3473
info@leonardfridman.com leonardfridman.com
Ashley Langille Sales Representative & Marketing Strategist
DIRECT: 416 . 418 .1059 ashley@leonardfridman.com
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.
...contact me today for more information.
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