Urbaneer’s June 2014 E-Promo

June 30th, 2014 | Real Estate

Did you know we publish a monthly newsletter that you can subscribe to for FREE? Here's what this month's issue explores: First, we share our newsletter called 'HomeWatch News - Slump or Sizzle? Urbaneer’s 2014 Spring Forecast Part 2'. It's a synopsis of our second Spring Real Estate Forecast installment… Read Full Entry

Toronto Sparkles For World Pride and Canada Day!

June 27th, 2014 | City LivingReal EstateWord On The StreetCabbagetown / CorktownCollege Street/Little Italy

Did you see our Innovative Space column in The Globe and Mail? Our ad has been a regular feature in the paper for over twenty years! Do you like the unique urban spaces we're offering? At urbaneer.com, we like to engage our readers in multiple ways, whether it's through facebook, google+,… Read Full Entry

A League of Extraordinary Axe Throwers

June 26th, 2014 | City LivingCabbagetown / Corktown

Do you ever wonder how realtors have fun? Here's a recent tale from urbaneer's Kimberly Alke "Recently, I was invited to a rather unusual gathering for a friend's birthday. The invitation read something like "B.A.T.L. & B.Y.O.B" - quite the mystery. Understanding the latter, I took to Google to discover… Read Full Entry

Dear Urbaneer: How Long Does it Take to “Break Even” After I Buy Property?

June 25th, 2014 | Dear Urbaneer

Welcome to the latest installment of "Dear Urbaneer", where we field questions from clients experiencing a real estate conundrum. This time, a prospective buyer is considering home ownership, and wonders how long on average, it will take before she begins to realize some growth on her investment. Dear Urbaneer:I’ve… Read Full Entry

June 2014 Home Of The Month - The Annex

June 23rd, 2014 | Buy Of The Month

Welcome to urbaneer.com's Home Of The Month. This feature provides a snap shot of what urbaneer.com's Buyers are purchasing in the City of Toronto. This month we're featuring a dwelling which we consider a smart buy. Here's why. Even if your housing checklist reflects your current needs, the prudent purchaser… Read Full Entry

When Urbaneer Became A Word

June 16th, 2014 | Real Estate

Today we discovered Urbaneer - the word - in the Urban Dictionary and it made us smile. Urbaneer
Contraction of "Urban" and "Pioneer"

An URBANEER is an influencer/early-adopter within the Millennial Generation, establishing themselves as part of a live/work community in a city. They are part… Read Full Entry

Does Your Home Provide Harmony or Headaches?

June 12th, 2014 | House And HomeReal Estate

Given the age and the escalating prices of Toronto's vintage housing stock, pretty much every Buyer is faced with the reality that property in their price point may require substantial work. Although your housing choices may rely heavily on a budget and a checklist of must-have needs and wants, have… Read Full Entry

Urbaneer Sells Unique Urban Spaces

June 6th, 2014 | Real EstateWord On The StreetLeslieville/RiversideCabbagetown / CorktownCollege Street/Little Italy

In today's Globe and Mail you'll find our Innovative Space column, which has been a regular feature in the paper for over twenty years! Do you like the unique urban spaces we're offering? At urbaneer.com, we like to engage our readers in multiple ways, whether it's through facebook, google+, twitter,… Read Full Entry

Toronto Sales Volume And Prices Jump In May 2014

June 4th, 2014 | Real Estate

So here is today's press release by the Toronto Real Estate Board: Toronto Real Estate Board President Dianne Usher announced that both the number of home sales through the TorontoMLS system and the average selling price were up strongly in May compared to a year ago. Total TorontoMLS sales for… Read Full Entry

Do Your Walls Think? Exploring Technology In The Home

June 2nd, 2014 |

You’ve certainly heard the adage, “if these walls could talk,” in reference to a home and the lives that unfold between the walls. But….what if your walls could think? Well, guess what? It’s happening. Right now. The House of the Future There's no question technology has become an anchor in… Read Full Entry

June 2014