August 28th, 2015 | Real EstateMidtownRiverdale / Playter EstatesCabbagetown / Corktown
Hey - did you know we publish a monthly newsletter that you can subscribe to for FREE? Yup, it's true! To give you an idea of what this issue is all about, here's a synopsis of our August issue: First, we share our Homewatch newsletter called 'Why Is the Toronto… Read Full Entry
August 26th, 2015 | Tales From Tennis CrescentRiverdale / Playter Estates
Today I share with you some inspiration photos for the front facade of my purpose-built 1960s Riverdale duplex. If you're new to my blog, this is the tale of my newest journey, where I'm transforming a 55 year old property into my future Home Sweet Home. After tackling Rejuvenating The… Read Full Entry
August 24th, 2015 | City LivingRestaurantsLeslieville/Riverside
As Canadians, we have a very short window of time to enjoy the lazy, hazy days of summer. So, when the sun is shining and there’s talk of another heat wave, Torontonians gather at local eateries to kick back, enjoy a tasty meal and cool off with a frosty bevy. If you’re in… Read Full Entry
August 21st, 2015 | Dear UrbaneerReal Estate
Welcome to this month’s installment of Dear urbaneer, where we help our clients by answering housing questions that have been troubling them. This time around, our client is considering buying an investment property. Excited at the prospect of being able to generate rental income, he wonders how best to go… Read Full Entry
August 19th, 2015 | Kim's Spruce Home DecorCabbagetown / Corktown
Welcome to another installment of Spruce Home Decor, a blog series by fab urbaneer team member Kim Alke. Yup, not only is Kim an amazing realtor, but as the purveyor of her own home furnishings shop she harbours an exceptional talent and expertise in design and decor. Today, Kim talks… Read Full Entry
August 17th, 2015 | Real Estate
It sort of stands to reason that if real estate investment was a get-rich-quick scheme, everyone would jump in with both feet. It, of course, is not. Nor is the rather pragmatic business of being a real estate investor meant for everyone - especially if you are going to be… Read Full Entry
August 13th, 2015 | Buy Of The MonthRiverdale / Playter Estates
Welcome to urbaneer.com's Home Of The Month. This feature provides a snap shot of what urbaneer.com's Buyers have recently purchased in the City of Toronto. This month we feature a purchase by an urbaneer client who wanted to be strategic - by both building his investment portfolio while potentially securing… Read Full Entry
August 10th, 2015 | House And HomeReal Estate
We're all for renovators improving property for resale and putting a profit in their pockets, but sometimes they shoot themselves in the foot by making poor design choices that are too taste-specific or, sigh, their workmanship is poorly executed. This compels us to rant, occasionally. In a past blog called We… Read Full Entry
August 7th, 2015 | Word On The StreetMidtown
We are proud to have one of our unique urban spaces featured as the Globe and Mail's Home of the Week! This two-bedroom two-bath condominium is located in midtown on Davisville Avenue directly across from June Rowlands Park. Situated in 'The Parkside', this 2003 148-unit mid-rise has recently been stylishly upgraded… Read Full Entry
August 6th, 2015 | Real Estate
The July 2015 Toronto real estate market continues to outperform the previous year. While Summer is a season where Buyers traditionally get distracted by vacations, weddings, reunions or just soaking up the sun on a patio, this year demand continues our hot market momentum. Here is the latest press release… Read Full Entry