December 31st, 2014 | Real Estate
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December 24th, 2014 | Real Estate
Happy Holidays! Did you know we publish a monthly newsletter that you can subscribe to for FREE? Here's what we explore in our December issue: First, we share our Homewatch News contribution, which includes two segments this month. Read on below for a comprehensive commentary and forecast for this season in… Read Full Entry
December 18th, 2014 | Tales From Tennis CrescentRiverdale / Playter EstatesQueen West
I'm all aglow right now because the "Phase One" renovation of my 1960s Riverdale 'Swell Dwell' is nearing completion. This wasn't a terribly complicated renovation, but it also wasn't just a lick of paint. I cosmetically overhauled a Garden Suite which was, shall I say, rather worse for wear. Some years… Read Full Entry
December 16th, 2014 | Buy Of The MonthLeslieville/Riverside
Welcome to urbaneer.com's Home Of The Month. This feature provides a snap shot of what urbaneer.com's clients have recently purchased in the City of Toronto. If you've been searching for an affordable 2-bedroom place to call home in the mid $300,000s, you know it isn't easy to find, especially if… Read Full Entry
December 15th, 2014 | Dear UrbaneerHealthy Home
Welcome to the latest installment of Dear urbaneer, where we delve into our collective experiences as realtors to field questions that have been plaguing some of our clients. We are tackling a seasonal question this time around as we help one of our clients to get their house ready to… Read Full Entry
December 14th, 2014 | House And Home
Wow, the City of Toronto was kissed by Winter this week which left a beautifully surreal urban landscape. It's magical. For this bachelor, I hit the grocer, the confectioner, the hardware store and some gift shops! Along with stocking up on all the ingredients to prepare my heart-warming corn chowder, favourite… Read Full Entry
December 12th, 2014 | RestaurantsAnnex / South Annex / Seaton Village
A gem of the Annex neighbourhood for over eleven years, Insomnia Cafe is one of urbaneer's go-to spots for yummy food, fun music and, for those special occasions which warrant a celebratory cocktail, we love to consider Insomnia's extensive and creative martini menu - there are over 50 to choose… Read Full Entry
December 11th, 2014 | Real EstateTales From The Real Estate Trenches
While thunderous rainstorms on both coasts and the snow squalls battered Ontario and Quebec, economic spirits were also dampened when the Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz cautioned Canadians that the housing market could be over-valued anywhere from ten to thirty percent yesterday. These estimates are higher than both the… Read Full Entry
December 10th, 2014 | Tales From The Real Estate TrenchesKing West / Niagara / Liberty Village
Quite recently we listed an authentic brick and beam loft in downtown Toronto that hit all the right buttons. Configured as an open concept studio - comprising an efficient 665 square feet - this heart-grabbing space felt larger than life. With its 12 foot wood beamed ceilings, luxe… Read Full Entry
December 8th, 2014 | City LivingMidtown
A recent study out of the U.K. found that a visit to the library is a great activity to boost joy and contentment. In fact it’s higher on the list than going to the gym and gives people the same kick as getting a raise at work. The study, which looked… Read Full Entry