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ISSUE 01 • 2015

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PRESIDENT James BAKER james@thehomenews.ca

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RE/MAX West Realty Group Ltd., Brokerage

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2902 South Sheridan Way Suite 203 Oakville, ON L6J 7L6

Bosley Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage

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Sutton Group - Old Mill Realty Inc., Brokerage

Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage

Tanya Sidorova Team Sutton Group Realty Systems Inc., Brokerage

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3 5 1 WA L L A C E AV E N U E # 1 6 2 Welcome to the Brownstones on Wallace Ave in the heart of the Junction Triangle! This three-bedroom/two-bath unit has been fully renovated and updated with a great attention to detail: oak hardwood floors, all new light fixtures, custom blinds, an open concept living/ dining room, and a modern kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast bar. The master bedroom’s wall-to-wall closets (with closet organizers!) will give you ample storage space, and the bedroom is large enough for a king sized bed. The south-facing terrace is a perfect place to relax and to grow a small garden. Ample parking for your visitors. Steps to TTC, the GO Train, shops, restaurants, and more!

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2 4 E L M G R O V E AV E N U E Stunning detached Victorian home in the best pocket of South Parkdale, recently ranked the 2nd hippest neighbourhood in the world by Vogue magazine! Get ready to fall in love with this unique home’s charm and character: high ceilings, hardwood floors, stained glass windows, crown moulding, original woodwork, main floor powder room and more! Enjoy the summer months on the front porch, drinking lemonade under the old elm tree. Entertain your guests in the dining room, or in the updated kitchen that has white cabinets, granite countertops, a breakfast bar and a walkout to a large private fenced yard with an easy-tomaintain, beautiful perennial garden. This home has the perfect family-friendly atmosphere: three large bedrooms, a quiet sitting area for reading or crafts, a spacious second floor 4-piece bath and a third floor master suite with a large 4-piece ensuite. Parking for two cars, and steps to Queen Street West, The Drake Hotel, trendy shops, restaurants and more!

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2 6 3 F R A N K L I N AV E N U E Junction Triangle Victorian! This perfect starter home is located on a family-friendly street, sits right across from a park, and has lots of details to love: hardwood floors, an open concept living/dining room, a large kitchen with a commercial grade gas stove and a pantry for extra storage, three spacious bedrooms and a third floor loft space (perfect for an office or sitting room), a 4-piece bathroom with a claw tub, a large fenced-in yard with a built-in fireplace. Updated wiring and plumbing too! Steps to the local library, farmer’s market, great restaurants, shops and more!

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n keeping with my habit of matching my partnerships with my outlook, I decided to align my business with Bosley Real Estate. That’s where you find me today –helping people like you to find the homes of their dreams, or sell their houses for top dollar.

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Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage

The Babiak Team Sells The West End! Best Wishes For A Happy New Year

10 Brule Gardens $2,300,000

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The 23 Towns at Baby Point Starting at $499,000

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CLEVER TIPS

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xercise is a key component in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. If you are new to daily workouts, or if you are just looking to ramp up your existing routine, there are a few things you might consider to achieve success.

“Two of the most important first steps are to set a realistic goal followed by a plan to achieve that goal,” says Stephanie Dupuis, National Director of Personal Training with GoodLife Fitness Clubs. “Being realistic will help make a positive impact on your overall health, but it also needs to fit into your existing lifestyle. The goal should be something you can commit to.”

When getting started on a fitness program, don’t overdo it. Tackle one lifestyle change at a time. “If you haven’t been involved in exercise, your first lifestyle change can be as simple as exercising two to three times per week.

Once you have been exercising for a month incorporate another change into your routine. Your next lifestyle change can be as simple as increasing the amount of water you drink daily,” suggests Dupuis. However, she stresses that your changes should be gradual. “Changing your health and fitness is a lifelong journey and you have time to make changes.”

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Regardless of your exercise experience, incorporating a warm up into your routine is vital, Dupuis says.

Your warm up and cool down are important for safety.

A warm up doesn’t have to be long–it can be five to ten minutes. That short warm-up will increase blood flow to your muscles and help reduce your risk of injury.”

After your workout, a proper cool down is equally important. Dupuis recommends, “Gradually reduce the intensity and speed of your activity in preparation for stopping your workout.” A proper cool down allows your heart rate to return to normal and can help prevent you from feeling dizzy or fainting.

When you first begin working out it’s not uncommon for your muscles to ache a little bit–not severe or sharp pain, but a small amount of tension. Soreness comes from using muscles that haven’t been used in a while. It’s normal to feel some soreness 24 to 48 hours after exercising. It will go away. To sooth sore muscles Dupuis suggests that you keep moving the day after you work out. Even going for a walk can help. Remaining still will cause soreness to set in.

Most importantly, remember that everyone starts somewhere.

If you need help, don’t be afraid to reach out to a professional.

Dupuis advises, “Work at your own level and incorporate things you like into your workout. Exercise should be fun.” THN www.newscanada.com

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$1,399,000 New absolutely stunning detached home. Modern floor plan. Almost 3,200 sq ft + 1,700 sq ft fin’d bsmnt. 4-bdrms & 5 stunning baths. Private drive & b-i oversized grg. Over $300,000 in upgrades; mahogany drs, walnut built ins & staircases, premium hrdwd flrs. Roberto Cavalli marble tiles in baths. Caesarstone, Indiana limestone exterior. Dream kitchen and more...

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LISTED $1,299,000 SOLD FOR $1,250,000

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Updated huge Victorian with 5 apartments. Finished basement. Lane drive and 2 large garages.

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