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The 10 Most Popular Kitchen Photos of 2019 – Houzz
See the details, colors and materials found in the kitchen photos that captivated Houzz users most this year In looking at the most popular kitchen photos uploaded to Houzz in 2019, it’s clear that quartz countertops, Shaker-style cabinets and large islands are major design favorites. Those elements are featured in almost every kitchen in the […]
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These home renovations offer the best financial – and emotional – return on your money — The Globe and Mail
Dream kitchens and luxurious bathrooms are often the go-to renovations for homeowners looking for the best return on investment, but experts suggest the biggest bang for their buck might be as simple as replacing a garage door. Renovations in Canada are big business, with Canadians spending about $6.3-billion on residential renovations in August, 2019, alone, […]
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The Toronto Zoo is getting a massive lights show this winter
Courtesy, BlogTO The Toronto Zoo is giving residents yet another instagrammable experience to add to our holiday bucket lists. This winter, zoo patrons will be able to venture through the Lumina Night Walk, a 1.5-km light show — expected to take 45 to 60 minutes to navigate — complete with projections, storytelling, music, sound and other multimedia effects. The […]
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“To those who would ask why the word ‘person’ should include females, the obvious answer is, why should it not?”
Quote from: October 18, 1929, Lord Sankey, Lord Chancellor of Great Britain October 18 is Persons Day in Canada! Famous 5 Foundation: ‘Persons’ Case 90th Anniversary, October 18th, 2019. Nellie McClung, Henrietta Muir Edwards, Irene Parlby, Louise McKinney & Emily Murphy will be celebrated in Olympic Plaza, Calgary. Persons Day Courtesy of Government of Canada […]
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I’m in the news again! Semi-detached home in The Pocket draws four bids and sells $431,000 over asking
Sydnia Yu, Toronto Special to The Globe and Mail Published September 28, 2019 102 Earl Grey Rd., Toronto Asking price: $999,000 Selling price: $1,430,000 Previous selling price: $374,000 (2004) Taxes: $4,517 (2018) Days on the market: Six Listing agent: Sandra Pate, Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Johnston and Daniel Division The action A […]
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Danish bank launches world’s first negative interest rate mortgage
Jyske Bank will effectively pay borrowers 0.5% a year to take out a loan Jyske Bank is the first mortgage lender to offer a negative rate. Some banks are considering moving to negative rates on deposits. Photograph: Alamy A Danish bank has launched the world’s first negative interest rate mortgage – handing out loans […]
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I’m in the News again!
LOW ASK FOR RIVERDALE SEMI PAYS OFF WITH BIDDING WAR DONE DEAL Sydnia Yu , Toronto, Special to The Globe and Mail 971A Logan Ave., Toronto ASKING PRICE: $999,900 SELLING PRICE: $1.3-million TAXES: $4,147 (2018) DAYS ON MARKET: Six LISTING AGENT: Sandra Pate, Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Johnston and Daniel Division THE ACTION […]
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Buyer Guides – This seller’s guide to home showings will help you get your space buyer-ready Michelle McNally Apr 10, 2019 Photo: James Bombales Sandwiched between two detached homes on a quiet residential road in Oshawa is Durham Region’s first tiny house, and one of the smallest homes in Canada. At just 253 square feet, […]
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No Time to Declutter the Whole House? Try These 6 Ideas Instead – Make a fresh start by tackling a few tasks that will revitalize your home and your spirits
January can inspire a lot of energy and goal-setting — sometimes, with goals that can be difficult to accomplish, given our schedules. Many of us, for instance, don’t feel we have the time to tackle a whole house declutter. If that describes you, that’s OK! Undertaking just a few projects to pare back your possessions […]
Read MoreWelcome to CondoNow’s New Condos to watch for in 2019
It is hard to believe, but another year has come and gone, which means it is time to look ahead to the new year and what 2019 has in store for GTA new construction condos. Prime Condos CentreCourt Developments Inc. and Centrestone Urban Developments Inc Location: Jarvis and Gerrard CentreCourt Developments has joined in on the transformation of […]
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