Thursday, September 4, 2014

Toronto Homes Sales August 2014 Remain "Hot"


TORONTO, September 4, 2014 – Toronto Real Estate Board reported 7,600 sales through the TorontoMLS system in August 2014. This result was up by 2.8 % compared to 7,391 transactions reported in August 2013. Year-to-date sales through the end of August amounted to 65,454, which represented an increase of 6.5 % compared to the same period in 2013.

 Looking forward to the fall market demand for ownership housing will remain strong. Home buyers will continue to benefit from a diversity of affordable home ownership opportunities throughout the GTA. The fact that sales were up for all major home types in August suggests that first-time buyers and existing home owners remain very active in today’s marketplace.

 The average selling price in August 2014 was $546,303 – up 8.9 % in comparison to the average of $501,677 reported in August 2013. The year-to-date average price through August was $562,504, which represented an increase of 8.5 % in comparison to the same period in 2013.

 The number of listings in August was down in comparison to last year, while the number of sales increased. This means that sellers’ market conditions remained in place with a lot of competition between buyers. This is why we continued to see strong price growth last month. Looking forward, if sales growth continues to outstrip listings growth, the average selling price should continue to increase on a year-over year basis.
 

Monday, June 24, 2013

5 Colleen St, Thornhill-JUST LISTED-$629,000.00-Diane Plant-Broker, Forest Hill Real Estate


 5 Colleen Street

Offered for Sale at $629,000.00

 



5 Colleen Street

Popular Concord Model

Pride of ownership in centrally located Thornhill.  A most sought after location at Clark-Hilda-Yonge streets.

 

Move-in ready. $$$$$ have been spent on this bright 3+1 bedroom detached, brick family home. Situated on a corner lot, it has a very substantial wrap around, fully fenced, private back yard. The tree house is included for many enjoyable playing hours.

 



There is a large family kitchen with breakfast room that was renovated in 2010. The walk-out from the breakfast area allows for easy summer grilling.

 

 
                

A spacious family room on the split level has a brick, wood burning fireplace to enjoy cold winter nights.



 

Hardwood floors were installed June 2013 in the living room, dining room and family room. Enjoy a finished basement with recreation room and bedroom/office.

 

      
                                
    
 

 

The master bedroom is bright with 2 corner windows and a 4 pce ensuite bathroom.

 

 



 

    

A built-in garage allows for direct entry to the house. There is a private driveway allowing for 4 car parking.

A finished basement with bedroom/office


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I proudly server buyers and sellers in the Toronto Neighbourhoods of: Cedarvale, North York, North Toronto, Bedford Park, Forest Hill, Summit Heights, Wilson Height, Bathurst Manor, Leaside, Bayview, Thornhill, Richmond Hill and all surrounding areas.
Whether you're buying or selling and looking for a Toronto Realtor or feel free to e-mail or phone me and I will be happy to make your real estate journey a great experience.
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Re/Max Realtron Realty Inc, Brokerage
(416) 782-8882 TORONTO REAL ESTATE WEBSITE


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Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Burr It's Cold out There-Diane Plant

We are having an exceptionally cold winter. The storm that started February 7th and virtually brought the City of Toronto and surrounding areas to a halt will not soon be forgotten.

I was forunate to be away during the blizzard, but it also caused a 12 1/2 delay in arrivng back home.

If you are thinking about a warm, sunny vacation, I highly recommend The Riu Palace Riviera Maya, all inclusive holiday.

This hotel is warm and welcoming. It is on The gorgeous Caribbean Sea. The staffare friendly and eager to make your vacation a great one. The food is non-stop all day starting at 7:00 AM and because this is a "Palace" hotel in the Riu chain, champaign is free.

There is entertainment of every kind starting at 10:00 and is non-stop until the evening. Excercises on the beach and water arobics in a beautiful pool, bacchi ball, ping-pong on the beach, catamaran, boogy boards and much more. The 5 people who give the entertainment are funny, friendly and encourage everyone to participate.

You can choose to simple relax all day long at the pool or on the beach. take a nap in the hammocks or a long walk along the white sandy shore. The town of Palya del Carmen is only 15 minutes along the beach.

Whatever you chooses to do, enjoy.

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Toronto Home Sale Price Increase 6.5% in August

TORONTO, September 6, 2012 – Greater Toronto Area (GTA) REALTORS® reported 6,418 sales through the Toronto MLS system in August 2012, representing a year-over-decline of almost 12.5 per cent compared to 7,330 sales reported in August 2011. The number of new listings reported in August was down by 5.5 per cent compared to the same period in 2011. “Residential transactions were down in August compared to last year. Stricter mortgage lending guidelines, which came into effect in July, arguably played a role. In the City of Toronto, the additional impact of relatively higher home prices coupled with the upfront cost associated with the City’s Land Transfer Tax led to a stronger annual decline in sales compared to the rest of the GTA,” said Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) President Ann Hannah. The average selling price for August 2012 transactions was $479,095 – up by almost 6.5 per cent compared to August 2011. The annual rate of price growth was driven by the low-rise home segment in the City of Toronto, including single-detached homes with an average annual price increase of 15 per cent. The MLS® Home Price Index (MLS® HPI)* composite index, which allows for an apples-to-apples comparison of benchmark home prices from one year to the next, was up by 6.3 per cent year-over-year. “While sales were down year-over-year in the GTA, so too were new listings. As a result, market conditions remained quite tight with substantial competition between buyers in the low-rise market segment,” said Jason Mercer, TREB’s Senior Manager of Market Analysis. “The trends for sales and new listings are moving somewhat in synch, suggesting that the relationship between sales and listings will continue to promote price growth moving forward.”

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Non Slip Bathtub Safety

Non Slip Bathtub and Shower Safety is a Reality with Invisible Bathtub Mat®


70% of home accidents occur in the bathroom. Over 75% of slip-fall deaths occur to people 65 years of age or older.(CDC) The combination of water and smooth surfaces makes taking a bath or shower a risky proposition. Slip and falls account for over 20,000 fatalities per year in North America. About 120 kids are injured by slips and falls in bathtubs and showers every day. (Ohio State University) Lawsuits in commercial facilities are very costly claim payouts.

Invisible Bathtub Mat® increases the “GRIP” on wet ceramic /porcelain bathtubs* and ceramic tile shower floors. You now have safer, non slip wet surfaces.

Invisible Bathtub Mat® is THE ONLY PRODUCT that DOES NOT ACID ETCH and it WILL NOT create any tread patterns on bathtub bottoms. Acid etching eats into the porcelain and damages the surface and despite their claims causes cleaning issues. Invisible Bathtub Mat® increases the “GRIP” by bonding invisible microscopic particles to the porcelain bathtub surfaces or ceramic tile shower floor to create a non-slip surface.

Benefits:

Takes 7 minutes to apply and lasts for years;

Invisible Bathtub Mat ® does not penetrate the surface;

No bacteria growth;

It’s a breeze to keep the surface clean. No special or additional cleaning products required;

Surface remains shiny;

Does not alter the appearance, color or texture;

It is safer and healthier than BPA,germ-infested, unsanitary, mouldy rubber bathtub mats. Now you can throw them away;

Decals and strips leave the sticky, chipped mess that is very hard to remove.

Watch the NON SLIP Bathtub Safety video Invisible Bathtub Mat®

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Anti Slip Bathroom Solution for the Elderly-Invisible Bathtub Mat®

Elderly Bathtub Safety is a Reality with Invisible Bathtub Mat®


70% of home accidents occur in the bathroom. Over 75% of slip-fall deaths occur to people 65 years of age or older.(CDC) The combination of water and smooth surfaces makes taking a bath or shower a risky proposition. Slip and falls account for over 20,000 fatalities per year in North America. About 120 kids are injured by slips and falls in bathtubs and showers every day. (Ohio State University) Lawsuits in commercial facilities are very costly claim payouts.

Invisible Bathtub Mat® increases the “GRIP” on wet ceramic /porcelain bathtubs* and ceramic tile shower floors. You now have safer, non slip wet surfaces.

Invisible Bathtub Mat® is THE ONLY PRODUCT that DOES NOT ACID ETCH and it WILL NOT create any tread patterns on bathtub bottoms. Acid etching eats into the porcelain and damages the surface and despite their claims causes cleaning issues. Invisible Bathtub Mat® increases the “GRIP” by bonding invisible microscopic particles to the porcelain bathtub surfaces or ceramic tile shower floor to create a non-slip surface.

Benefits:

Takes 7 minutes to apply and lasts for years;

Invisible Bathtub Mat ® does not penetrate the surface;

No bacteria growth;

It’s a breeze to keep the surface clean. No special or additional cleaning products required;

Surface remains shiny;

Does not alter the appearance, color or texture;

It is safer and healthier than BPA,germ-infested, unsanitary, mouldy rubber bathtub mats. Now you can throw them away;

Decals and strips leave the sticky, chipped mess that is very hard to remove.

Watch The Elderly Bathtub Safety video Invisible Bathtub Mat® Video

Great as gifts and for your family


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Monday, August 20, 2012

Hiring a Realtor to Sell A home is More Profitable and Faster Than by Owner-Diane Plant, Broker-Forest Hill Real Estate


Survey Reveals Success of REALTORS® vs. FSBOs Daily Real Estate News | Monday, August 20, 2012

Home sellers are more than twice as likely to get their homes sold if they use a REALTOR®, rather than trying to sell their home on their own, according to a new survey conducted by HomeGain of 400 home owners nationwide from July 31 to Aug. 10.

Seventy-three percent of the home owners surveyed said they used a REALTOR®. On the other hand, 21 percent of those surveyed said they tried to sell their home themselves.

The survey found that 66 percent of the home owners who used a REALTOR® were able to successfully sell their home compared to 30 percent of for-sale-by-owners.

What’s more, the survey found that 22 percent of the for-sale-by-owners eventually decided to use a REALTOR® to try to sell their home. More than half of those who did were then able to sell their homes too, the survey found.

“The value of a REALTOR® in a real estate transaction is made strikingly apparent in our 2012 FSBO verses REALTOR® survey of home sellers,” says Louis Cammarosano, general manager of HomeGain. “A qualified REALTOR® understands the dynamics of the market and can better assist home sellers in the pricing and preparation of their homes for sale.”
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I proudly server buyers and sellers in the Toronto Neighbourhoods of: Cedarvale, North York, North Toronto, Bedford Park, Forest Hill, Summit Heights, Wilson Height, Bathurst Manor, Leaside, Bayview, Thornhill, Richmond Hill and all surrounding areas.
Whether you're buying or selling and looking for a Toronto Realtor or feel free to e-mail or phone me and I will be happy to make your real estate journey a great experience.
What's For sale in Toronto and the GTA?
What's My Home Worth?
FREE REPORTS
I’m never too busy for you or any of your referrals
Diane Plant, Broker
Re/Max Realtron Realty Inc, Brokerage
(416) 782-8882 TORONTO REAL ESTATE WEBSITE

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Thursday, March 24, 2011

Mccaul St Shul-looking for wedding pictures circa 1901-1920

I have been given the Chupa from the McCaul Street Shul (Beth Hamidrash Hagadol). It was made in the early 1900's by Albert Blumenfeld. He was the Shamash circa 1910-1920. He also served at the University and Henry St Shuls, where this Chupa may also have been used.

I am trying to locate any wedding pictures that were taken under the Chupa. It was has a white centre with a large Star of David in gold ribbon. The side panels are in a light turquoise blue.

This chupa is being donated to the museum at Beth Tzedek because these two Shuls were amalgomated.

If you have any pictures, please contact me, didi2929@rogers.com

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Eglinton/Don Valley 205 Wynford #401-Diane Plant, Re/Max Realtron

Offered at $295,000.000
This large, light-filled corner unit boasts windows on 3 sides facing east, north and west. balcony faces west and south onto the parkland.
Enter into a large, welcoming foyer with double sized, mirrored coat closet. There are 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Gleaming, updated hardwood floors throughout the main areas. The ensuite laundry room has full sized appliances and a hall linen closet. App.1300 s.f.


Living Room


Dining Room



Master Bedroom




Building Amenities:24/7 gatehouse, Security guard patrols 6 pm to 6 am. Security system, indoor salt-water pool, dry sauna, Whirlpool, Exercise room/Gym, Tennis courts, Squash courts, Billiards, Table tennis, Party room (rental fee applicable), Small roof top garden, Bike racks and scooter parking, Lots of visitor parking

Area influences:TTC outside building, close to DVP and connecting highways, Eglinton, Don Mills Rd., public golf course, Science Centre, Superstore, Japanese Cultural Centre.

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I proudly server buyers and sellers in the Toronto Neighbourhoods of: Forest Hill, Bedford Park, Cedarvale, North York, North Toronto, Summit Heights, Wilson Height, Bathurst Manor, Leaside, Bayview, Thornhill, Richmond Hill and all surrounding areas.


Whether you're buying or selling and looking for a Toronto Realtor or feel free to e-mail or phone us and we will be happy to guide you through your real estate experience.


What's For sale in Toronto and the GTA?

What's My Home Worth?

FREE REPORTS



I’m never too busy for you or any of your referrals


Diane Plant, Broker
Re/Max Realtron Realty Inc, Brokerage
(416) 782-8882

TORONTO REAL ESTATE WEBSITE





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Saturday, July 24, 2010

Fix a Slippery Bathtub with Invisible Bathtub Mat®


Invisible Bathtub Mat® is all about reducing slips and falls in the bathtub and shower. It is safer and healthier than those unsanitary, unhealthy , germ-infested, mouldy rubber bathmats. Throw them away.


Here is your solution and saves you money. You no longer have to replace rubber mats every few months because Invisible Bathtub Mat® last for years.


It is safe and meets Health Canada Standards.


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Great as gifts and for your family

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Fix a Slippery Bathtub with Invisible Bathtub Mat®


Invisible Bathtub Mat® is all about reducing slips and falls in the bathtub and shower. It is safer and healthier than those unsanitary, unhealthy , germ-infested, mouldy rubber bathmats. Throw them away.


Here is your solution and saves you money. You no longer have to replace rubber mats every few months because Invisible Bathtub Mat® last for years.


It is safe and meets Health Canada Standards.


Watch the video Invisible Bathtub Mat® Video



Great as gifts and for your family

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Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Double-digit gains characterize average price appreciation in most Toronto neighbourhoods in 2010, says RE/MAX (Diane Plant's Blog)





Mississauga, ON (July 14, 2010) - Toronto's housing market roared back to life in the first half of 2010, with single-detached homes and condominium apartments and townhouses posting unprecedented double-digit gains in average price in most districts, according to a report released today by RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada. This is in stark contrast to the July 2009 RE/MAX report that found that values in approximately 80 per cent of neighbourhoods surveyed in Toronto had depreciated over the same period in 2008.

RE/MAX examined 63 Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) districts in the single-detached category between January and June of 2010 and found that 85.7 per cent experienced double-digit gains. Mississauga's Lorne Park (W13) led in terms of percentage increase in average price with a 30.2 per cent upswing in the first six months of the year, bringing year-to-date values in the area to $880,373 (vs. $676289 in 2009 and $830,041 in 2008). Markham (N01) ranked second with a 27.7 per cent jump to $779,168 (vs. $610,322 in 2009 and $683,050 in 2008) while Armour Heights, Bathurst Manor (C06) came in a close third at 27.5 per cent (rising to $732,535 from $574,599 in 2009 and $589,808 one year earlier). Mississauga's Creditview, Erindale area (W16) secured fourth spot with an average price of $561,973-up 26.5 per cent over 2009's $444,221 and 2008's $476,877. Rounding out the top five was York Mills, Hogg's Hollow, Bridle Path (C12) with a 26.2 per cent increase over last year and an average price of $1,868,591 (vs. $1,480,296 in 2009 and $1,580,851 in 2008).

"While first-time buyers dominated housing markets during the first half of 2009, move-up buyers ruled during January to June of 2010," says Michael Polzler, Executive Vice President, RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada. "Rising interest rates and the introduction of the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) in the province helped drive activity, with more than 50,000 sales reported year-to-date-a figure on par with record 2007 levels."

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Preventing Household Slips and Falls for Seniors: Invisible Bathtub Mat


Invisible Bathtub Mat® is all about reducing slips and falls in the bathtub and shower. It is safer and healthier than those unsanitary, unhealthy , germ-infested, mouldy rubber bathmats. Throw them away.


Here is your solution and saves you money. You no longer have to replace rubber mats every few months because Invisible Bathtub Mat® last for years.


It is safe and meets Health Canada Standards.


Watch the video Invisible Bathtub Mat® Video



Great as gifts and for your family


ORDER FROM Invisible Bathtub Mat® -click on the link below, go to Invisible Bathtub Mat® Residential and on the right side of the page click on "BUY NOW"

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Save Elderly from Slips and Falls in Bathroom with Invisible Bathtub Mat®


Invisible Bathtub Mat® is all about reducing slips and falls in the bathtub and shower. It is safer and healthier than those unsanitary, unhealthy , germ-infested, mouldy rubber bathmats. Throw them away.


Here is your solution and saves you money. You no longer have to replace rubber mats every few months because Invisible Bathtub Mat® last for years.


It is safe and meets Health Canada Standards.


Watch the video Invisible Bathtub Mat Video



Great as gifts and for your family


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Antislip Bathtub Application: Invisible Bathtub Mat®


Invisible Bathtub Mat® is all about reducing slips and falls in the bathtub and shower. It is safer and healthier than those unsanitary, unhealthy , germ-infested, mouldy rubber bathmats. Throw them away.


Here is your solution and saves you money. You no longer have to replace rubber mats every few months because Invisible Bathtub Mat® last for years.


It is safe and meets Health Canada Standards.


Watch the video Invisible Bathtub Mat® Video



Great as gifts and for your family

ORDER FROM Invisible Bathtub Mat® -click on the link below, go to Invisible Bathtub Mat® Residential and on the right side of the page click on "BUY NOW"

Invisible Bathtub Mat® Website

Invisible Antislip Prevention for Bathtubs: Invisible Bathtub Mat®


Invisible Bathtub Mat® is all about reducing slips and falls in the bathtub and shower. It is safer and healthier than those unsanitary, unhealthy , germ-infested, mouldy rubber bathmats. Throw them away.


Here is your solution and saves you money. You no longer have to replace rubber mats every few months because Invisible Bathtub Mat® last for years.


It is safe and meets Health Canada Standards.


Watch the video Invisible Bathtub Mat® Video



Great as gifts and for your family

ORDER FROM Invisible Bathtub Mat® -click on the link below, go to Invisible Bathtub Mat® Residential and on the right side of the page click on "BUY NOW"

Invisible Bathtub Mat® Website