What’s so important about yearly maintenance of heating equipment and why do it when it’s not even winter yet? The main reason is the security of knowing your furnace was checked out by a professional, making it ready for action. You don’t want to face an unexpected breakdown in the middle of a deep freeze. […]
The Cabbagetown Tour of Homes is Back!
Contributed by Gilles Huot, Cabbagetown Preservation Association. After a hiatus in 2016, the Cabbagetown Tour of Homes is back. The now biennial event will take place on Sunday September 17, 2017, from 12:00-noon till 4:00 pm. Ticketholders will once again have the chance to see the interiors of some of the most amazing homes […]
Kimberley Ezeard, explores her experiences in selling and buying Cabbagetown real estate
Cabbagetown: a Village of Diversity and Inclusiveness As well as assisting people who are already long time residents of our great neighbourhood to up-size, down-size or right-size, I have the pleasure of selling or leasing into the area people who are attracted to Cabbagetown not just because of our beautiful architecture, gorgeous gardens and […]
Design Build that Shines
When David Chmelnitsky tries to decide which room is his favourite in the beautiful contemporary home he shares with his wife Jenine and daughters Julia and Kate he can’t choose between two enticing spaces. On the ground floor, open from front to back, a wall of glass overlooks trees and greenery. A lower level with […]
The Genius of Tasso Baking
Contributed by Duncan Fremlin, Broker , RE/MAX Hallmark Realty Ltd., www.morethanahome.ca In my years as a Realtor in downtown neighbourhoods like Cabbagetown (2017 will be my 30th), I’ve had many opportunities to sit with buyers and listen to them dream about their perfect home. Before talking about the number of bedrooms they need, they […]
Mouthwatering kitchens
Contributed by Kathy Flaxman It’s fall, and those of us who bake are ready to roll. Mouthwatering kitchens are a feature of any beautiful home and Weenen General Contracting Limited clients have every type in the spectrum, allowing for every taste and preference. Often today the style is contemporary and sleek. Shannon Soro, an interior […]
THE SUMACH BY CHARTWELL NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN REGENT PARK
Contributed by Carol King The opportunities for becoming part of the revitalized Regent Park community in downtown Toronto keep expanding. In June, CHARTWELL Retirement Residences (TSX: CSH.UN), Welltower Inc. (NYSE:HCN) and The Daniels Corporation unveiled plans and broke ground for ‘The Sumach by Chartwell.’ This new 12-storey urban rental residence for active retired adults is […]
ONLINE RESOURCE GUIDES RESIDENTS OF HERITAGE PROPERTIES
Contributed by Jamie Bechard The Cabbagetown Heritage Conservation District Committee unveils its new preservation tools for property owners and developers of heritage buildings. The revamped website, www.cabbagetownhcd.ca, now offers a robust set of resources to assist in the conservation of Cabbagetown’s architectural depth, richness and sense of time and place. “The new website is […]
Cars and Festivals…Not Exactly A Match Made In Heaven
Contributed by Duncan Fremlin Each Thursday, in anticipation of weekend road closures, if you have to drive a car around town to make a living, you’ll likely make a point of listening to the radio or checking the City of Toronto web site. We (I’m one of them) are anticipating road closures. You can […]
Your condo should match your lifestyle
Contributed by Mark Daye — There are many reasons why condominium living has become a popular choice for a lot of people. The right condo in the right location can be an affordable and time-saving choice of home. Living at a downtown location close to work with most of the traditional maintenance taken care of […]
