Toronto Real Estate Insightfulness

December 31st, 2014 | Real Estate

Would you like to stay updated on the Toronto real estate market without pressure or hassle? At urbaneer.com, we invite you to subscribe to our FREE monthly newsletter on the dynamics of the downtown market. Specializing in lofty condominiums, low-maintenance houses, character dwellings and investment properties, our monthly promotion is… Read Full Entry

Urbaneer’s December 2014 E-Promo

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

I Love Cords With Edison Bulbs

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 2014 Home Of The Month - A Riverside Towne

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

Dear Urbaneer: How Should I Prepare My House For Winter?

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

Holiday Cheer From Urbaneer

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

Insomnia Cafe At Bathurst And Bloor

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

Is The Toronto Real Estate Market Overvalued Or Not?

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

Anatomy Of A Bidding War In The Toronto Real Estate Market

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

Mindful Leisure At The Locke Library In Lawrence Park

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

December 2014