Blog by Carol Lome, Broker

22 Coldstream Avenue, Toronto, ON

January 30th, 2008

I just finished uploading this 2 Storey for sale, 22 Coldstream Avenue, Toronto, ON

Well situated in prime Lytton Park, this five year old custom built home was designed by Lorne Rose, with Brian Gluckstein’s finishing touches. Just steps to John Ross Robertson, Glenview Senior Public School, Lawrence Park Collegiate, Havergal Private School, U.C.C., and Crescent School. The main floor offers ...

145 Rosewell Avenue, Toronto, ON

January 28th, 2008

I just finished uploading this 2 Storey for sale, 145 Rosewell Avenue, Toronto, ON

90 Roselawn Avenue, Basement, Toronto, ON

January 28th, 2008

I just finished uploading this Detached for sale, 90 Roselawn Avenue, Basement, Toronto, ON

New renovation. Never been lived in. Great, bright space. Galley open concept kitchen. All newer appliances, ceramic 3 piece bath and broadloom. Private side entrance. No smokers, no pets. Credit check and references required. 1st and last month's rent. Permit parking.

Queen and Ossington Open House!

January 25th, 2008

We are proud to announce that this Sunday, January 27, 2008, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 201 Dovercourt Road in Queen and Ossington, Toronto. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent 3 Storey for sale in beautiful Queen and Ossington.
Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Queen and Ossington 3 Storey f ...

Queen and Ossington Open House!

January 25th, 2008

We are proud to announce that this Saturday, January 26, 2008, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 201 Dovercourt Road in Queen and Ossington, Toronto. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent 3 Storey for sale in beautiful Queen and Ossington.
Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Queen and Ossington 3 Storey ...

201 Dovercourt Road, Toronto, ON

January 21st, 2008

I just finished uploading this 2 Storey for sale, 201 Dovercourt Road, Toronto, ON

Located in one of Downtown Toronto’s most up and coming neighbourhoods. Just steps away from Argyle and Beaconsfield, the Landmark “Drake Hotel”, and the chick shops and restaurants on Queen Street West. Presently used as 3 separate rental units, perfect for those that would enjoy the extra income or ready to c ...

Province Expands Provincial LTT Rebate

January 21st, 2008

Province Expands Provincial Land Transfer Tax Rebate

The provincial government has announced that it is expanding the PROVINCIAL land transfer tax rebate for first-time buyers to include re-sale housing, something which REALTORS® have lobbied for.

Details

  • First-time buyers of BOTH re-sale, and newly constructed homes, will be eligible for a rebate of the provincial land transfer tax of up to ...

New Info Re Toronto LTT

January 21st, 2008

New Info Re. Toronto LTT Rebates Provided By City

The City of Toronto has indicated that it has been able to make arrangements that will allow purchasers who are eligible for a FULL rebate of the Toronto Land Transfer Tax (TLTT) to close their transactions without paying the TLTT upfront (and then receiving a rebate at a later date). The City previously indicated that these arrangements would ...

GST Reduction Information

January 7th, 2008

GST Reduction Information

A reduction in the GST from 6 per cent to 5 per cent was announced by the federal government on October 30, 2007. With regard to the purchase price of residential properties, GST only applies to sales of newly constructed and substantially renovated homes. GST is not applied to the purchase price of resale homes, but it does apply to REALTOR® commissions. The reduced ...

Best Year Ever!

January 7th, 2008
Healthy December Sales = Best Year Ever 

A healthy 4,646 sales in December propelled 2007 sales to a record setting 93,193 sales, TREB President Maureen O'Neill announced today. "Year-end sales are up 12 per cent over last year and up 11 per cent over the 84,145 recorded during 2005, the Toronto market's previous best-ever annual performance."

On a year-over-year basis, prices rose seven per ...