Recent Blog Posts by CENTURY 21 Leading Edge Realty Inc.

Jane’s Walk – A Second Look at Regent Park

May 5, 2012 – There’s no bigger change happening in Toronto right now than the sweeping re-development of Regent Park, so it’s no surprise Daniels Regent Park Revitalization tour was one of the most popular Jane’s Walks  this year. With Phase 1 of the revitalization now complete and Phase 2 underway, this year’s Jane’s Walk toured the newest developments ...

One Park Place by Daniels

The One Place to be in Downtown East.   Introducing the newest addition to the neighbourhood that's attracting attention from around the world - One Park Place.  Located in the heart of Downtown East, this is the place to be in Toronto.  One Park Place will be surrounded by new shops, a lush six-acre park and right next to the Regent Park Arts & Cultural Centre ...

Local at Fort York Condos by Onni

Onni’s master-planned Fort York community of 1,200 homes is Toronto’s newest up-and-coming neighbourhood.   Local at Fort York Condos is presented by Onni Group of Companies. Local consists of a 13-storeys tower and some townhouses in podium. It’s located at Iannuzzi Street, Bathurst St and Fort York Blvd, just South of Historic Fort York. Local is part ...

Massey Tower by MOD Developments

Location, Location, Locaton ~ At the center of Yonge & Dundas   Massey Tower is a new condo project by MOD Developments currently in pre-construction at 197 Yonge Street across from the Eaton Centre. It was the Canadian Bank of Commerce building, which was originally built in 1905 and has sat vacant since 1987. ERA Architects will be overseeing the restoration of ...

Open Houses in Toronto, Markham, Oakville, Ajax – April 14 & 15, 2012

  House hunting this weekend? Here's a list of Century 21 Leading Edge Realty open houses for this weekend...      Saturday, April 14, 2012 Toronto | 16 Shropshire Drive   North York | 123 Laura Road   Markham | 5 Sir Ector Court   Ajax | 61 Lincoln Street   Oakville | 1065 Rebecca Street   ...

Open Houses in Toronto & Markham – April 7 & 8, 2012

House hunting this weekend? Here's a list of Century 21 Leading Edge Realty open houses for this weekend...  Saturday, April   Sunday, April      TORONTO 6 Chartland Blvd 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM MARKHAM 27 Wilson Street 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM UXBRIDGE 23 Fred Barnard Way 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Open Houses in Toronto & Markham – March 31 and April 1, 2012

House hunting this weekend? Here's a list of Century 21 Leading Edge Realty open houses for this weekend...  Saturday, March NORTH YORK 37 Four Winds Drive, #85 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM 123 Laura Road 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM MARKHAM (Whitchurch-Stouffville) 15235 Mccowan Road 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM 50 Ina Lane 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM 274 Penndutch Circle 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Sunday, April ...

TAO CONDOS by SigNature Communities

A tranquil lifestyle in the center of Richmond Hill     REGISTER NOW Scheduled to officially launch in April, TAO CONDOS by SigNature Communities is a new boutique condominium located in Richmond Hill. Close to everything, yet far from anything like it, Tao Condos is being designed by Graziani + Corraza Architects, with the guidance of Feng Shui master Paul Ng to ensure ...

Consumers Need to Join Realtors in the Fight to Protect the Privacy of All Ontarians.

Fighting For Your Right To Privacy The Competition Bureau is taking action that would force the Toronto Real Estate Board to abandon the safeguards in the MLS® System and make personal information freely available on the Internet, such as personal financial information including mortgage details and much more. Some information on MLS® is publicly available through REALTOR.ca. However, TREB ...

Open House List for March 24-25, 2012 – Toronto, Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Richmond Hill, Brampton

Century 21 Leading Edge Realty Open Houses for the Weekend of March 24-25th, 2012 Saturday, March 24, 2012   Sunday, March 25, 2012 1:00 PM - 4:00PM TORONTO - 55 Park Hill Rd VIEW PROPERTY DETAILS 2:00 PM - 4:00PM TORONTO - 16 Shropshire Dr VIEW PROPERTY DETAILS 2:00 PM - 4:00PM TORONTO - 9 Westgate Cres VIEW PROPERTY DETAILS 1:00 PM - 3:00PM RICHMOND HILL - 21 Macgregor ...

Open House List for March 17-18, 2012 – Toronto, Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville

OPEN HOUSES Saturday March 17th, 2012   2:00-5:00pm 2 Northside Road (Markham) VIEW PROPERTY DETAILS SALES REPRESENTATIVE Winnie Lui, winnie.lui@century21.ca 416-494-5955  2:00-4:00pm 115 Waite Crescent (Whitchurch-Stouffville) VIEW PROPERTY DETAILS SALES REPRESENTATIVES Beverley Gonsalves, Beverley.Gonsalves@century21.ca Sean Gonsalves, Sean.Gonsalves@century21.ca 905-471-2121 ...

Open House List for March 10-11, 2012 - Toronto, Markham, Brampton and Clarington

It's almost the weekend so don't miss out on any of our Leading Edge Realty Open Houses in Toronto, Markham, Brampton and Clarington! Most open houses are hosted between 2pm and 4pm but the times can vary so if there is a property you want to see call the listing agent directly to confirm the time. OPEN HOUSES for Saturday March 10th and Sunday March 11th TORONTO    March ...

How can the new MLS® HPI help you make one of life's most important decisions?

The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB), along with 4 other major Real Estate Boards and the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) will be implementing a new system called the MLS® Home Price Index (MLS® HPI).   This index is comprised using data from the Multiple Listing Service® and allows you to see trends in home prices for a specific type of house ...

Home Inspections: the lowdown

What is a home inspection? A home inspection is  visual investigation of a home’s structure and components to find malfunctioning or unsafe issues within. Typical components to be inspected Heating system            Central air            Interior plumbing Electrical                      ...

Choosing an agent

Choosing the right agent is almost as important as choosing the right house. The right agent will have the  experience, strategies, personality and taste that will further your goals. Choosing one with a style that harmonizes with your own will make the house-hunting and/or selling process much more enjoyable and productive. Ask questions: Before hiring an agent, be sure to ask pertinent  ...

Condos attracting those near and far

The booming condominium market in the GTA has been fueling real estate sales for years, providing buyers with options for investing and living.   TD Canada Trust’s 4th Condo Poll revealed that the low maintenance of condos compared to homes is the biggest motivation for those buying condos, making up 36 per cent of their decision-making power, while affordability comes in second at 24 per ...

Choosing art for your home

Adding a splash of colour to your home in the form of art can be both inspirational and an easy way to change up the look of each room. There’s a quote by Roy Adzak about the individuality of art; “Good art is not what it looks like, but what it does to us.”  Art is choice, and more often than not an expensive one at that, and can change the vibe of your space. Make sure each ...

Consumer Debt

If Canada’s household debt were evenly divided up between all Canadians, a family with two children would collectively owe $176,461. A bit of scary information, isn’t it? This statistic was recently revealed in a study conducted by the  Certified General Accountants Association of Canada. Household debt, defined as the outstanding balance of household credit, including consumer credit ...

The Power of Smell

Smell is the only one of our five senses that is directly   hardwired to our brains and  connected to our memories and emotions. The “smell to sell” is commonly used in real estate to help potential buyers feel at home in your home. Often scents such as fresh baking and flowers will trigger warm feelings and move the purchase of your home along more quickly. Scent is also ...

Baby Boomer Mortgage Lag

According to the  TD Canada Trust Boomer Buyers Report, more than half (56 per cent) of Canadian baby boomers have not paid off their mortgages. TD polled 1,000 boomers born between 1946 and 1964 for the Boomer Buyers Report conducted in October 2010. Of those who have not paid off their mortgage, one third have paid off more than 75 per cent of their mortgages while another quarter of the boomers ...

Give Your Neighbourhood a Facelift

The snow is gone and the flowers are blooming. Your neighbourhood is starting to flourish as the buds burst and the green grass grows, but there’s something getting in the way of its natural beauty. The winter’s litter has been uncovered after many months of snow. Garbage is strewn about in ditches, rivers and parks. Sadly, it happens to every neighbourhood. But there’s no reason ...

Price Check Please

Scanning bar codes are no longer only for grocery stores and check out counters.  It has been creeping in to the real estate business, yes I am talking about QR Codes (Quick Response Codes).  It was created in 1994 by Denso-Wave (Toyota subsidiary) and was commonly used in Japan.  Smart phones are getting smarter.  Down load an app and point and scan. Presto, a url link/website ...

Spring Cleaning

It’s scary, but it’s a necessity. During the colder months, we tend to let household clutter and stuffiness build up in our homes, making them less enjoyable, increasingly stressful environments and cabin fever inducing. As the season of fresh, new beginnings, spring has, over time, been linked to  cleaning, getting rid of clutter and starting anew. So, in the spirit of the season, ...

Living in Legacy - One of Markham's Premiere Communities

One of the prettiest neighbourhoods in Markham...Well-established with tree-lined streets, a fantastic 9 hole golf course, an outstanding school, trails, a community centre and a short walk to Starbucks? This is Legacy! Located in the Boxgrove area, the neighbourhood of Legacy is situated between Markham Rd. and old 9th Line on both the north and south sides ...

The Benefits of Outdoor Living

Get outside and live a little. The desire to extend the home into the great outdoors has been growing for years and doesn’t appear to be slowing down any time in the near future. According to  Canadian Home Trends Magazine, 48 per cent of home renovations planned by its readers are focused on the patio, deck or outdoor space. Thanks to weather-resistant furniture, appliances and fabrics, ...