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James Metcalfe’s May Real Estate Update

May has been a busy month with some crazy weather. The housing market saw a slight decline in April and a slight rise in the average cost of housing. April saw a slight 2% decline in sales which may be a result of stricter mortgage lending guidelines. The average price of a resale home in the GTA in April was $526,335 which represented a 2% increase versus April 2012. This could mean that price growth in the back half of 2013 may be stronger than originally thought.

This month’s newsletter also features a brand new research tool that is now available to hone buyers. Available to every municipality in Canada, these new home history reports include information on local school rankings, local demographics and insurance claim records for the neighbourhood, among other things. They are published and sold by Teranet which covers land registration and title search services for the province of Ontario.

In this month’s Trendy Corner find out how to design a kitchen. Some of the major questions that you should be asking include: What are your general preferences? Do you need more than one sink? Do you prefer gas, electric or a combination? Do you need a pantry for extra storage? A kitchen can be an expensive and time consuming design process. This month’s kitchen checklist will help make those decisions a little bit easier.

As always our ever popular “Pearls of Wisdom” returns. Here is a preview: “If love is the answer, could you please rephrase the question.”- Lily Tomlin

Tags: design, downtown Toronto, James Metclafe Real Estate, kitchens, Market Trends, reports and tools

Cabbagetown: Exquisite Luxury Home

Exceptional finishes & attention to detail … 17 Millington St. is a contemporary design, open concept & ready to move in; 3+1 bedroom, 4 Gingers washrooms,. It offers 2800 sq ft of total living space, 2 wood burning fireplaces, 4 car parking including 2 garages, a spacious family room, 6 premium appliances and all on an extremely quiet street in the heart of prime Don Vale. Steps to Restaurants, Shopping, Transit and Parks … Visit http://www.OurHomeCabbagetown.com for other spectacular homes and condos. Find Your Next Dream Home!

Steps to Restaurants, Shopping, Transit and Parks

Tags: Cabbagetown, Exquisite Homes, Stunning Cabbagetown Home, Toronto Luxury Homes 4 Car Parking in Cabbagetown

Luxurious Green Home In The Skyy… South, West, North & Lake Views

Suite 2301-1048 Broadview is a fabulous Home in the Skyy; 1911 sq ft SW corner suite – 2 split plan bedrooms, 3 baths, den, very large living-dining rooms with 85 ft of curved glass & gorgeous exotic “Kayu Kuku” hardwood floors; 9 ft loft-like ceilings, numerous kitchen upgrades with island, granite & designer cupboards, spacious master suite with motorized blinds,… this suite includes 2 panorama view balconies an owned prime parking space and locker. Only 3 suites like this one!  Visit www.OurHomeToronto.com for numerous great home and condo listings for sale or call me direct at 416-931-4161.

Tags: James Metcalfe Real Estate, Luxury Condos, Our Home Riverdale, Our Home Toronto, Spectacular Toronto Views, Toronto Condos, Toronto Real Estate

James Metcalfe’s Real Estate Update September 2012…In Our Home Toronto

Here is our September Real Estate Update for Our Home Toronto. The average price of a resale home in the GTA in August was $479,095 a +6% increase versus the August 2011 average of $450,323. Meanwhile, the apartment condo market saw a -2% decline on a year to year basis. This month also features an article on the importance of a good home inspection…learn the six most important items to look out for during a home inspection. Also, this month…know your rights as a condo owner and the responsibilities of the condo corporation…an interesting case out of Langley BC. Once again we also return with Pearls of Wisdom…here’s a quick preview ” I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.”- Winston Churchill.

Tags: downtown Toronto, home inspection, James Metcalfe Real Estate, Pearls of Wisdom, Real Estate Update, September 2012, Toronto Condos, Toronto Real Estate

Exquisite Ravine Home with Pool Oasis

100 Applefield Dr is an exquisite home that offers truly unbelievable value. The home features a gourmet chef’s kitchen with 7 premium appliances as well as a spectacular pool oasis with direct access to Birkdale Park. This 2,296 sq. foot home also features an amazing wood burning fireplace,pepper maple hardwood floors a heated salt-water pool, and 5 patio areas with perennial gardens. Visit OurHomeToronto.com for many more fabulous home listings or contact me directly at 416-931-4161.

Tags: deluxe home, efficiency, gardens, gourmet kitchen, James Metcalfe Real Estate, Our Home Toronto, pool, Toronto Real Estate

Spectacular Views, Floor Plan, Building, Location

3209-219 Fort York Blvd in Water Park City offers phenomenal views and spacious floor plan that allows residents to take full advantage of living in the sky. Featuring two West view bedrooms, two full baths, floor to ceiling windows and bamboo style floors; this exquisite suite offers remarkable quality of life in a premium location. Visit www.OurHomeToronto.com for many more great condo listings for sale or contact me directly at 416-931-4161.

Tags: condos, downtown Toronto, great views, James Metcalfe Real Estate, Toronto Condos, Toronto Real Estate