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Wintertime Home Advice – Part Two (Also Printed in February Snap South Simcoe) (via Ask Realtor Steve)
Posted by on February 3, 2011
Every winter people look for ways to improve their home efficiency to reduce heating costs. Last month I discussed heating systems and insulation. This month I will quickly touch on weather proofing and occupant lifestyles. Weather Proofing Advice: Gaps in the building envelope allow warm air out and cold air in. On a cold day [...]
Wintertime Home Advice – Part One (Also Printed in January Snap South Simcoe Paper) (via Ask Realtor Steve)
Posted by on January 5, 2011
Every winter people look for ways to improve their home efficiency to reduce heating costs. This month I will quickly touch on the heating system and insulation. I will try to stay away from common advice but some things are worth repeating. Next month I will discuss weather proofing and occupant lifestyle. Heating System Advice: [...]
CMHC Housing Start for November
Posted by on December 11, 2010
CMHC November Housing Starts in Toronto View more documents from Steven Silva.
What is Tarion? As seen in the December Snap South Simcoe Paper (via Ask Realtor Steve)
Posted by on December 5, 2010
Well it is official, I'm Published in the paper world too. My first article on What Is Tarion was printed in the December Paper of Snap South Simcoe. Here is the article: New Homes in Ontario basically fall under two categories. Homes built for personal use and homes built for sale to customers. Both must [...]
Moving North of the 416? I suggest Bradford
Posted by on November 23, 2010
In Bradford prices have gone up by 17% in the past year. In Bradford, you can find an all brick, 3+1 bedroom raised bungalow with two kitchens for under 289,900 (PRICE REDUCTION!)
Toronto Real Estate Board News Release 16 Sept 2010
Posted by on September 17, 2010
According to the Greater Toronto REALTORS, 2,623 sales were reported through the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) in the first 2 weeks of September 2010. Last year during the same time period there were 3,361 sales reported (a 22% decrease). While September and August were lower in sales this year, the year-to-date sales are up around [...]
How to end a Tenancy Agreement
Posted by on August 11, 2010
When the Tenant and Landlord agree to end a Tenancy, Use the N11 Form approved by the Landlord and Tenant Board. As a landlord, I have had my share of problems, I cannot stress how important it is to use this simple form. The N11 form can save thousands of dollars. Here it is: (You [...]
Quick Tips for Keeping Your Home Cool During The Summer Heat
Posted by on July 7, 2010
I write this during a heat wave here in Southern Ontario. Here are three quick tips to help feel cooler you more comfortable during this heat during the night. Close Your Bedroom Doors: Hot air rises and the cool air conditioned air flows out of ducts along floors and down stairs. So one way to [...]
Contractors “Green Book”
Posted by on June 10, 2010
In the World of Construction the Green Book (also known as the Construction Bible) refers to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations. I’ve included a copy of just the Occupational Health and Safety Act here:
Toronto 311; Telephone Access number
Posted by on May 18, 2010
From “http://www.toronto.ca/311/about.htm” 311 is the largest, most exciting customer service improvement undertaken by the City of Toronto since amalgamation. 311 improves accessibility to non-emergency City services and information, and will increase the City’s effectiveness in responding to public inquiries. Not sure how to report a pothole? Need to request pick-up of an old appliance? Looking [...]
Set Fines Given out By the Ministry Of Labour
Posted by on May 10, 2010
On Ontario Construction Sites many fines are preset at the back of the Green Book (Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations). For example: A person walking onto a construction site without a Hard Hat and Safety Boots would be fined $195 dollars for each offence and the Construction Site super could be charged [...]
A guide to Toronto’s area codes: with the new 365, the city’s phone-based social hierarchy is evolving
Posted by on May 1, 2010
Here’s a fun article by Toronto Life: A guide to Toronto’s area codes: with the new 365, the city’s phone-based social hierarchy is evolving Each area code in Toronto comes with a slew of stereotypes that—rightly or wrongly—are circulated with remarkable persistence (see Wikipedia’s “905 in popular culture”). When the GTA gets the new 365 [...]
Competition Bureau misguided about MLS (April 30, 2010)
Posted by on April 30, 2010
I found this excellent article by Mark Weisleder at yourhome.ca here. The article has been reproduced here for you to read. “SPECIAL TO THE STAR Buying a home is a lot different than buying an airline ticket. Yet if you read the complaint by the Competition Bureau against the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), you [...]
