Urbaneer’s E-News

February 28th, 2013 | Real Estate

Did you know that each month we send out our FREE urbaneer e-piece? Click HERE to view this month's issue which features our most recent HomeWatch newsletter, our most popular blog posts and our featured listings. Would you like to receive this automatically each month without pressure or hassle? Just… Read Full Entry

The Up, Down And Sideways Market

February 27th, 2013 | Tales From The Real Estate TrenchesLeslieville/RiversideRiverdale / Playter EstatesRoncesvalles Village

As February nears its end, realtors are scratching their heads wondering whether the Toronto real estate market is going up, down or sideways. Today's Toronto Star published an article on how the downtown condo market is showing signs of life. You can click HERE to read it. From urbaneer.com's current… Read Full Entry

February 2013 Home Of The Month - Midtown

February 25th, 2013 | Buy Of The Month

Welcome to urbaneer's Home Of The Month. This feature provides a snap shot of what urbaneer's Buyers have recently bought in the City of Toronto. If you're a regular reader of our Home Of The Month posts, you know we help all kinds of purchasers including first time buyers, down-scaling… Read Full Entry

Beware Of Sick Building Syndrome

February 22nd, 2013 | Healthy HomeReal Estate

While the search for a home centres predominantly on reconciling price with location and the property's condition, it's important to understand there are many factors to consider when buying the right dwelling. And that includes what it is built of, and how healthy an environment it is. There… Read Full Entry

Insurance Assurance

February 21st, 2013 | Real Estate

Have you ever had to relocate while your insurer repairs the damages incurred to your home? Recently, while I was visiting family in Europe, the toilet tank located in the suite above broke and overflowed. My neighbours were at work and came home to discover the flood, but given they… Read Full Entry

Navigating Toronto Real Estate Media Headlines

February 19th, 2013 | Real Estate

In today’s vibrant, if not at times volatile, real estate market, the job description of a realtor is as fluid and momentum-filled as the market itself. It’s not just about matching property to person or buying or selling. Increasingly, as the real estate market (Toronto in particular) is oft the… Read Full Entry

Happy Valentine’s 2013

February 14th, 2013 |

Yes, we're romantics. Aren't you? Whether Cupid is poised to strike or not, we love puppies with big eyes, chocolate mousse that tastes like air kissed with sugar, and bubbles in our champagne and claw foot tubs. You might say we're 'Addicted To Love'. Click the image below to link… Read Full Entry

Mihali’s Place Restaurant In Riverdale / Playter Estates

February 13th, 2013 | City LivingRestaurantsRiverdale / Playter Estates

Situated just north of the Danforth, at 791 Broadview Avenue at Erindale, is one of Toronto's little known secrets. The exterior is perhaps prosaic, and the interior too, but the regulars who have been coming here for years find a warm and authentic neighbourhood atmosphere that truly awakens one's sense… Read Full Entry

Whirlpool Cana-Do Update

February 12th, 2013 | House And HomeTales From The Real Estate Trenches

Last Thursday I shared with you my distress trying to resolve my fairly new, albeit leaky, Whirlpool dishwasher. You can click HERE to read that post. My whining missive went live Thursday afternoon. Along with emailing the powers that be directly at Whirlpool Canada I also put my blog… Read Full Entry

Why Toronto’s East Side Real Estate Has Historically Been Cheaper

February 11th, 2013 | Dear UrbaneerReal EstateThe DanforthLeslieville/RiversideRiverdale / Playter EstatesCabbagetown / CorktownSt. Lawrence Market

For first time buyers keen to purchase a freehold house in the original City of Toronto, finding an affordable solid property in a decent, desirable neighbourhood is becoming increasingly difficult. The level of challenge increases if the wish list includes being on one of our main public transit arteries. Given… Read Full Entry

February 2013