The Home News West Toronto MAR 2018

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FEATURE LISTING 350 Willard Avenue, Toronto ON PAGES 8 + 9

311 Roncesvalles Avenue Toronto, ON M6R 2M6 416.588.8248

toronto west, high park, roncesvalles village, parkdale, bloor west village, junction

SOLD

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madison avenue

wallace avenue

annex

bloordale

SOLD*

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grove avenue

manitoba street

greenwood avenue

beaconsfield

mystic pointe

leslieville

(416) 588-8248

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www.kerbler.com

*Represented Purchaser

Nutan Brown’s

WALL OF FAME ...helping you is what I do

There is no denying that buying your first home can be a daunting experience. We were nervous, had many questions, and were not exactly sure what we wanted. After meeting Nutan and chatting with her over coffee, we immediately felt a sense of comfort. It was clear that she had the experience and expertise that we were looking for in a real estate agent. She understood our wants and needs as a newlywed couple looking for a home to make our own together. While Nutan was quick to demonstrate her knowledge of the Toronto market and guide us through the process, what we came to appreciate most about Nutan was that she let us make our own decisions without any pressure. She took the time to check-in with how we were feeling throughout the entire process, tailoring our search as our wants inevitably changed. We felt that Nutan really got to know us, pointing out things about the neighbourhood and houses that reflected both our tastes and values.

Nutan is not afraid to put in the hard work, research and time to lead you to the home of your dreams. She was always willing to work around our busy schedules and took every opportunity to show us homes we wanted to see. We joked with Nutan that we were starting to see her more than our own family. Luckily for us, Nutan’s positive energy was a pleasure to be around, and the investment of her time and effort paid off.

In fact, it was Nutan’s intuition that actually led us to our dream home. We would have never thought we could make it work, but she seized the opportunity to make that dream into a reality. Nutan advocated for us using tenacity and determination, while always maintaining her sense of warmth, friendliness and professionalism.

We can truly say that we love our new home, and we are so thankful that Nutan never let us settle for anything less that our vision. We knew that there would be a special feeling when we walked into “the one,” and there is no doubt that our home gives us this feeling of joy. Thank you, Nutan, for everything you have done for us!

Sincerely, Sarah & Kevin Buying or Selling a home is a very personal decision. It involves weeks, even months, working with your real estate representative, building a relationship based on trust, confidence and exceptional service.

Thank You For The Opportunity!

Nutan Brown

National Chairman’s Club 2008-2016, Top 1% in Canada*

Sales Representative

2017

*2008

- 2017

* Based on Gross Earnings

Office: 416-233-6276 Direct: 416-606-1581 nutan@royallepage.ca • 5110 Dundas St. W.

www.nutanbrown.com

Independently owned and operated

ENERGY • COMMITMENT • RESULTS **Please visit www.nutanbrown.com to see this featured testimonial and many others from current and past clients, to make your real estate decisions with complete confidence**

ISSUE 03 • 2018

PRESIDENT James BAKER james@thnmedia.com CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jason STACEY jason@thnmedia.com ADVERTISING SALES Marianne KENNEDY marianne@thnmedia.com

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CREATIVE PRODUCTION Tim FRANKIW tim@thnmedia.com Dereck ADDIE dereck@thnmedia.com

3 WAYS TO CREATE A HANDS-FREE HOME

WEB DESIGN Vaughn JOSEPH vaughn@thnmedia.com ADMINISTRATION Diana LYNAS diana@thnmedia.com PRINTING BCIS Canada

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MOVING? HOW TO

FIND THE RIGHT

NEIGHBOURHOOD

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Casey ELOGIO casey@thnmedia.com

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MICHAEL INWOOD

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LIVING ROOM

DINING ROOM

EXTERIOR

BATHROOM

$1,750,000

350 WILLARD AVENUE, TORONTO Spectacular new 2,500 Sqft open concept home In prime Bloor West Village! The best materials & great workmanship!

This home includes 3+1 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and a finished basement. More features include 10 ft ceilings with pot lights, designer kitchen with Quartz counters & centre island, breakfast bar, top of the line stainless steel appliances, walk out to the large deck and landscaped yard + drive + garage! Enjoy the dream master retreat with a 5 piece ensuite & walk-in closet. Steps to coveted Bloor stores, restaurants & subway.

Runnymede PS and Humberside CI minutes away!

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HANDSFREE HOME

Remember the days when you struggled at your front door, juggling bags of groceries and your keys? Homes have now become smarter, more energy efficient and even intuitive, making hands-free a reality.

Automatic environment monitoring, access to lights and appliances from anywhere in the world and voice-controlled gadgets are just some of the ways home life is evolving. Our homes are an extension of our lifestyles, with increased capabilities to seamlessly connect 24/7 at the touch of a wireless American Standard Avery Selectronic® Touchless Kitchen Faucet

Amazon Echo

CLEAN-UP TIME. button. Here are a few examples of smart home advancements bringing us one step closer to a connected and hands-free space: In the kitchen. Technology has brought hands-free faucets, helping families avoid unnecessary accidents, making cleaning easier and reducing the spread of germs and messes. Companies such as Canaroma are also finding ways to integrate this new touchless technology into stunning design, making it beautiful to look at.

CALL HOME. Long gone are the days where you physically dial a phone. For example, new home systems now offer the ability to call mom simply by saying “call mom.” Products such as Amazon's Echo and Alexa and Google Home are making connecting hands-free simple. Using VoIP - voice over internet protocol - you can now call your contacts and you don't even have to wait for them to get the technology or a Google account to answer.

You're not alone when it comes to despising cleaning.

Fortunately, hands-free options can provide a tidy home without lifting a finger. From air purifiers that automatically scan your environment for airborne allergens and pollutants, to high-tech robotic vacuums that trap dust and dirt and spontaneously move away from objects in their path, coming home after a long workday to a spick-and-span environment can be your reality.

We're moving towards to a truly intuitive lifestyle. Companies such as TA Appliances, Teletime and Appliance Canada are taking us one step closer to a hands-free world. The next generation of smart home products will continue to expand our ability to connect to contacts, appliances and other smart-home devices anywhere in the world and on vocal demand.

Find out how you can integrate technology into the design of your space and live hands-free at the National Home Show, presented by RE/MAX on March 9-18th at the Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place. Find more information at www.nationalhomeshow.com. THN www.newscanada.com

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1,938 square feet + balcony luxury condo, Old Mill subway and Humber River right at doorstep! 2 bedrooms, library, large kitchen, 2 parking. Walk to the Kingsway shops and dining to the west and Bloor West Village to the east! This is a walkers, bikers, joggers, nature lovers, and city lovers paradise! Lambton Kingsway JM School District! 10 minute subway ride to Yorkville and city nightlife!

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Urban setting in the Kingsway, steps to subway and shops, dining, pubs, cinema!

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21st Annual

Art Show & Sale April 7th, 2018

The Art Show & Sale is an annual fundraising event that supports those in need in our community. It is also a unique opportunity for emerging and established local artists to display and sell their work in a community atmosphere.

KingswayLambton.ca/ArtShow

Over 35 Years of Success Selling Toronto TOP 1% in the City of Toronto for Sales Volume 2016 & 2017* *MLS sales according to IMS Inc.

Local Real Estate Stats for Detached Homes for Q4 2017 Community Name

# of Homes Sold Average Price

Days on the Market

High Park-Swansea

25

$ 1,621,845

29

Roncesvalles

5

$ 1,441,800

3

Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction

17

$ 1,172,212

23

High Park North

16

$ 1,336,118

15

Junction Area

9

$ 1,038,278

11

Lambton Baby Point

12

$ 1,433,500

16

Runnymede-Bloor West Village

26

$ 1,291,410

31 Data taken from Toronto Real Estate Board MLS

FREE PROPERTY EVALUATION AT NO COST OR OBLIGATION Proud Sponsor of Women’s Shelter Foundation

Actively Serving the Community Since 1988!

Direct: Office:

416-762-2020 416-762-8255

miketurk7@gmail.com www.miketurk.ca

Royal Lepage Real Estate Services Ltd, Brokerage

2320 Bloor Street West, Toronto

Not intended to solicit parties already under contract with a Realtor.

lifestyle

SEARCH THE STREETS.

MOVING? How to find the right neighbourhood he search for the perfect house begins with the search for the perfect neighbourhood, which can be daunting. Searching for something so open-ended and with so many variables can be an overwhelming task, but it doesn't have to be. You just have to know where to start your search and where you can take it from there. Get ready to find that dream neighbourhood.

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SEARCH YOURSELF. You can't really know what to look for in a neighbourhood until you know exactly what you want. Make a list, take your time. Write down the things that really matter to you.

Decide priorities. Order your list from most to least important. Moving in with your partner? Have them do the same, and see where your priorities line up and where you diverge. Now that you know what you want, it's time to go get it.

Don't underestimate the importance of this step. You really can't know a neighbourhood until you've walked its streets at several different times of day. Get a feel for the level of traffic and noise, decide if you're okay with it. See how the streets feel. Are they lit enough at night? Would it be nice to go for a run through your neighbourhood?

Make sure you visit each of your candidate neighbourhoods.

SEARCH THE STATS. While you hunt at street level, make sure you take your research to a bird's-eye view at the same time. You would be amazed at the kinds of things you can learn about a neighbourhood just from its census data.

How old are people there? How many kids are in the neighbourhood? How many people are home owners? How much are the average monthly costs to live there? What languages are spoken in the neighbourhood? Combine your research with your street-level hunting and you'll soon find yourself walking through the perfect neighbourhood for you and your family.

Find more info at www.statcan.gc.ca/census. www.newscanada.com

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Daiva DALINDA

LDalinda@Dalinda.net

DDalinda@Dalinda.net

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For Sale and Sold FOR SALE

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59 WARREN CRES The Valley

120 EVELYN CRES High Park

221 MAPLEGROVE Bradford

119A THE QUEENSWAY Swansea

Super charming and very spacious 3+1 bedroom, 2 bath detached home with an income suite!

Amazing opportunity to build your dream home on this beautiful 104x43 ft lot with a private drive!

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Gorgeous 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo townhouse within walking distance of High Park, the Lake, Bloor West & Roncesvalles.

Listed By: Jennifer Percival Broker of Record

Listed By: Wendy Hammond, Broker & Jennifer Percival Broker of Record

Listed By: Indre Valadka Paz Sales Representative

708 Annette Street

416-760-7290

Listed By: Wendy Hammond Broker

www.pageandpercival.com

Not intended to solicit those currently under contract with a brokerage. Listed properties may no longer be available for sale by print & distribution dates.

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TANYA SIDOROVA Sales Representative

MICHAEL INWOOD Broker, B.Comm

Please call us today for a Free Evaluation of Your Home

416.262.6061 sidorovainwood.com info@sidorovainwood.com

FOR SALE $1,750,000

Proudly Serving

ETOBICOKE, RONCESVALLES, BLOOR WEST VILLAGE, HIGH PARK, SWANSEA, JUNCTION & BABY POINT

for over 27years!

FOR SALE $1,149,000

FOR SALE $1,290,000

BLOOR WEST VILLAGE

BLOOR WEST VILLAGE

49 Ardagh Street

497 St. John’s Street

FOR SALE $1,199,000

FOR SALE $689,000

COMING SOON • Call for Details

120 Evelyn Crescent

441 Jane Street #111

89 Clendenan Avenue

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62 Keele Street

103 Gothic Avenue

350 Willard Avenue

BLOOR WEST VILLAGE

HIGH PARK

BLOOR WEST VILLAGE

HIGH PARK

BLOOR WEST VILLAGE

HIGH PARK

359 Pacific Avenue

HIGH PARK/THE JUNCTION

RE/MAX PROFESSIONALS INC., BROKERAGE

INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED. *NOT INTENDED TO SOLICIT BUYERS AND SELLERS CURRENTLY UNDER CONTRACT WITH A BROKER