How To Calculate the Ontario and Toronto Land Transfer Tax

The Ontario Government Land Transfer Tax applies to all residential real estate property in Ontario.  In the case of new homes purchased from the builder, the tax is payable on the amount before GST.  The tax is payable upon closing and is calculated as follows: 0.5% on the first $55,000 of the purchase price, plus; [...]

Get To Know Toronto – Let’s Go To The Ex!

The CNE officially opens Friday, August 20th and runs until Monday, September 6th.  Located in the heart of downtown Toronto it’s billed as one of North America’s most popular annual exhibitions, this year’s Ex-perience promises to deliver fun for everyone. Concerts will include performers like Kim Mitchell, Classified, Bedouin Soundclash, Down with Webster and a [...]

Century21 Award Winner: Individual Sales Performance

  Century21 just honoured me with an “Outstanding Achievement Award of Excellence for Individual Sales Performance.”  Thank you to all of my clients for making it happen.  I look forward to working with you again and appreciate all of your business and continued client referrals. Join me on twitter, facebook or linked in for updated [...]

Top 5 Rookie Design Mistakes

• Hanging art work too high is a common mistake for many homeowners. You shouldn’t have to look up to see the “focal point” of your art piece, which is where the artist intended to draw the eye. In most paintings, the focal point is the centre of the painting. In order to determine your focal [...]

Mortgage Tips & Advice

Many of my clients ask me for mortgage advice and opinion on selecting the right mortgage when preparing to make an offer to buy a new or resale home or condo.  I’m always happy to lend a hand in pointing out the basic differences in mortgage options which I’ll share with you now.  Conventional versus [...]

Get To Know Toronto – Taste of the Danforth

Greektown hosts the annual Taste of the Danforth festival for three days, August 6-8, 2010. This event brings the delectable cuisine out of local restaurants and into the streets. Listen to Greek bands while getting your fill of authentic souvlaki, stuffed grape leaves, grilled lamb and moussaka. Taste of the Danforth is a celebration of [...]