Month: June 2012

House of the Week: $3.5 million for a glass-and-steel home perched above the ravine in Hogg’s Hollow

Here’s Toronto Life’s House of the Week, a glass and steel modern home that backs onto a ravine. The deck looks like it could use a little TLC, though.Note: MLS lists the home at $3,995,000. ADDRESS: 2 Hedgewood Road NEIGHBOURHOOD: Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills PRICE: $3,495,000 THE PLACE: An unconventional glass-and-steel home in Hogg’s Hollow with […]

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The Sell: One family’s adventures in house flipping

Here’s a cautionary tale from Toronto Life, the story of one couple’s attempt to flip a home at Yonge and Davisville. After buying a home for $879,000 and completing $150,000 in renovations, the home ultimately sold for $1.05M, resulting in a significant net loss. The sellers: Phares Sekalala, a 41-year-old accountant, and Sarah Sekalala, a […]

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Kristyn Wong-Tam has big plans in store for Allan Gardens

If you’ve passed by Allan Gardens lately, you’ve likely noticed the hoarding that’s been put up while a new water main is under construction. Kristyn Wong-Tam wanted to prevent this from being an eyesore through 2015. Here’s the story: From OpenFile, by Melissa Wilson: It’s been just under six months since a chunk of Allan […]

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Don’t Miss: The ROM’s Friday Night Live Finale

From The Grid: Party at the museum one last time this Friday night, and get ready to meet the famed Futalognkosaurus. They say all good things must come to an end, and this Friday night, the ROM’s thoroughly incredible series of nights at the museum gears up for its grand finale. We’ve been, and we had […]

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Toronto Life’s House of the Week: $799,000 for an intelligently designed infill home in the eastern end of Leslieville

Here’s a great example of what can be done with a narrow space – even though it’s at the east end of Leslieville, it’s hard to find a detached home at this price! ADDRESS: 154 Rhodes Avenue NEIGHBOURHOOD: Greenwood-Coxwell PRICE:: $799,000 THE PLACE: This minimalist infill home, tucked into a narrow lot on a tree-lined […]

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Sally’s Story

My husband Mark and I went through a long process looking for a home in a difficult housing market for buyers. Throughout, Shawn demonstrated great patience and understanding for our specific needs and position.  When the right property presented itself, he was extremely helpful, skilled  and supportive through a protracted negotiation. Shawn is the consummate […]

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Banking watchdog backs off its get-tough approach to mortgage lending

Home equity lines of credit will be restricted to 65% of a homeowners equity, but the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions has backed down on insisting banks do a credit check when we renew our mortgages. Here’s the article from today’s Star, by Susan Pigg: Ottawa’s banking watchdog has backed down on one […]

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House of the Week: $2.4 million for a contemporary home on Rosedale’s northern edge

Here’s a four bedroom home with a gorgeous backyard. It’s almost 20 years old, but still looks great. ADDRESS: 211 Glen Road NEIGHBOURHOOD: Rosedale–Moore Park PRICE: $2,350,000 THE PLACE: A modern four-bedroom house at the northern tip of Rosedale, near the walking trails of Chorley Park and down the street from Summerhill Market. BRAGGING RIGHTS: […]

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