It's holiday time once again. I love to make flooded, fancy cookies. We had a large family gathering so it was a perfect reason to treat the family to shortbread and gingerbread snowflake and star shaped cookies.                                                                                                                                    12/06/2014

$2,275.000.   Fabulous NEW semi-detached home in the heart of Toronto. Has all the bells and whistles of a new home with outstanding design and elegance. The quality of craftsmanship and detail is throughout this home. Upscale gourmet kitchen and spa like bathrooms. Hardwood floors throughout. Private drive and backyard. 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, main floor family room and finsihed basement   11/21/2014

  Asking $2,2895,000.00                   An intimate & luxurious  detached home  located In heart of Toronto, St Clair and Avenue Rd. This Beautiful Home Offers Elegant Design, Luxury & Craftsmanship + Attention To Detail.You Will Find Only The Finest Features & Finishes. Upscale Gourmet Kitchen & Spa inspired baths and outdoor terraces Ideal for entertaining.  Close to private and public schools and transportation.You Will Be Impressed. 3 bedrooms 4 bathrooms Eat-in kitchen Main Floor family room Finished basement Private drive and back yard.                                                                                                                                                      11/21/2014

  Specials:   Deposit Structure: 15%, 5% on Occupancy! $5000, Balance of 5% in 30 days 5% in 180 days, 5% in 370 days, 5% on occupancy.   FREE Assisgnment FREE right to Lease during Occupancy CAPS: $5,000, $6,500, $7,500. PARKING: $25,000 Special and available for every suite!   Stunning Finishes: One piece Quartz Backsplash in the Kitchen Soft close. Hardwood throughout. Integrated Appliances 9 foot ceilings Option to have shower instead of tub/shower at NO additional cost Large windows that open   6500 square foot gym Outdoor pool with a retractable roof for use in the winter. Guest Suites Party Room Full time Concierge   Towns   $989,900 6 08 SKYTOWN S 1830 3B+D 3 T - 300 $989,900 6 09 SKYTOWN S 1830 3B+D 3 T - 300 $989,900 6 10 SKYTOWN S 1830 3B+D 3 T - 300 $749,900 6 12 SKYTOWN S ... 11/21/2014

  Get priority access to the best available suites before it is opened to the public. Email anne@annelok.com to request for floorplans and brochures. Worksheets and suite selectons are being submitted now!   SPECIALS Deposit Structure: 15%, 5% on Occupancy! $5000 at signing Balance of 5% in 30 days 5% in 180 days, 5% in 370 days, 5% on occupancy.   FREE Assignment FREE right to Lease during Occupancy CAPS: $5,000, $6,500, $7,500. PARKING: $25,000 Special and available for every suite!   Stunning Finishes: One piece Quartz Backsplash in the Kitchen Soft close. Hardwood throughout. Integrated Appliances 9 foot ceilings Option to have shower instead of tub/shower at NO additional cost Large windows that open   6500 square foot gym Outdoor pool with a retractable roof for use in the winter... 11/21/2014

♥GREAT WINTER HOMES SPECIAL!♥   Maricopa 3Beds 2Baths  Home for Sale in Rancho El Dorado  $139,000   41682 W Warren Lane 3Beds/2Baths  1480 SqFt of living space MLS# 5122381   You will love this kitchen that has loads of counter space, beautiful oak cabinetry and new white appliances with island.        A MUST SEE! This won't last long!!! Maricopa 3Beds 2Baths  Home for Sale in Rancho El Dorado     Enjoy this completely landscaped backyard with tons of pavers and raised beds along the walls.  Very private lot with no homes directly behind. INQUIRE ABOUT THIS WONDERFUL HOME TODAY!     To Get a FREE and complete list of beautiful Homes for Sale in Maricopa AZ,   visit my website, www.FindMaricopaHomes.com    Thank you for reading this page about  Maricopa 3Beds 2Baths  Home for Sale in Ra... 11/13/2014

*GREAT WINTER HOME FOR SALE*   PebbleCreek Heated Pool Home for Sale in Goodyear AZ! This back yard is a private oasis! Enjoy a fabulous private outdoor living space from the large NE facing patio. Beautiful heated pool, covered patio, spa with Ramada, & lush landscaping is ready for you to enjoy. Must See! Two bedrooms, den & GREAT Room floor plan is decorated with neutral color palette. Kitchen features Stonette counters, pantry, & breakfast island. Master suite has French Door entrance to patio & offers: large shower, dual sinks, & huge walk in closet. Additional features: laundry room with additional storage cabinetry, plantation shutters, custom media center designed to hold a large flat screen TV, New A/C (2011) extended garage with golf cart parking area, & refreshed front landsc... 11/09/2014

October 2014 Housing figures for Toronto Real Estate and MoreToronto Real Estate Board President Paul Etherington announced that Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 8,552 sales through the TorontoMLS system in October2014. This result represented an increase of 7.7 per cent compared to October 2013. New listings werealso up on a year-over-year basis, but by a lesser 3.4 per cent.“Strong growth in sales was evident across all major home types during the first full month of fall. Thissuggests that there are a lot of households across the Greater Toronto Area who remain upbeat aboutthe benefits of home ownership over the long term, whether we’re talking about first-time buyers orexisting home owners looking to change their housing situation,” said Mr. Etherington.The average selling pr... 11/05/2014

    260 Sackville St 1103, Toronto, ON M5A 0B3 $394,900Condominium2 Bedrooms1 BathroomInterior: 743 sqftMore Photos and Additional Info Photos                 Interested? See more information or schedule showing For more information, contact 416-922-5533 ANNE LOKHomelife/Realty One Ltd. BrokeragePhone: 416-922-5533 Listing agent/broker: Homelife/Realty One Ltd., Brokerage Equal Housing Opportunity RealBird ID: 367060     10/31/2014

We can have a truly open and transparent system that has the consumer's confidence. Not harboring secrets - which is really just a simpler, easier-to-execute conception of “transparency” - can be really powerful.  We have all heard the phrase The truth will set you free.   I am a Realtor with Re/max Specialists here in Toronto I have been practicing real estate sales for over 25 years now. I love what I do  I enjoy providing real estate services to my clients because I feel that I provide them with much more than just buying and selling advice or real estate opinion. I go well beyond that.... Being able to provide them with a common sense approach... Its really important for me to maintain long term relationships with my clients. We find that within our Accredited Senior Agent group we ... 10/30/2014

The L-Tower at 8 The Esplanade, Toronto, ON                             The L-Tower is nearing completion. Some pre-construction buyers have been given the keys to their new units already, and are in the process of moving in and taking possession as part of the Initial Closing, with Final Closing to come later. It is a great location just East of Yonge Street and South of Front St E; very close to Union Station and St Lawrence Market. Also, within walking distance to the Financial District, and other Downtown areas.     10/25/2014

FREE  Toronto Power Of Sale Real Estate Seminar!!!  You Will Gain Insider Secrets To Purchasing Power Of Sale Properties $$$$ Thousands Of Dollars Below Market Value!!!    Seminar Available Dates:Pickering: Saturday October 25, 2014 @ 10am Mississauga: Saturday October 18, 2014 @10am Admission: FREE FREE Offers: * Get A FREE Power Of Sale and Distress Sale - Home Buyer’s Guide For Newbie’s.* Get A FREE Power Of Sale and Distress Sale List Of Homes and Condos With Pictures and Detailed Description.Price Range From $159,000 - $849, 900!!!   Register Today @ :www.bankforeclosurehouseprices.com      Our FREE Power Of Sale Real Estate Seminar Will Teach You How To:* Purchase a house or condo with *zero down payment. * Move from renting, to first time homeowner to Real Estate Investor in as l... 10/02/2014

Newer three bedroom condos have been in demand in Toronto for growing families, work from home couples and buyers who just want a more carefree lifestyle without ongoing chores and maintenance. It also offers a more affordable price point compared to freehold property.When I was doing an open house over the weekend for a 3 bedroom condo, one couple who is currently living in a freehold home expressed that a condo space is not so bad, without having to deal with ongoing repairs, half finished renovation, crumbling walls from 100 year old structures, and unknown challenges of a retrofit. Sometimes even just hanging a picture on the wall of a Victorian home can open up a can of worms.Although the steeper gains in freehold ownership  may seem attractive to home buyers, they also command a h... 09/22/2014

When you mature you have family obligations weddings and University expenses.  You did your job.  Now look around and say;  How many rooms do I need to heat and light?   We need to do some serious planning and in doing so, I need to ask you some personal questions so that I can better help you.     Why did you buy your present home? How many rooms in your house regularly do you use? If your home was suddenly GONE! would you rebuild? What are your TOP 5 retirement lifestyle goals?  Is a large family home one of them? How long do you want your income to last?   In answering these questions and more; we can        1) Connect with you to better understand your circumstances 2) Do research for your options 3) Communicate these solutions 4) WIFM?  I Write the business.     #Callme #yyz   #tr... 09/20/2014

    Home staging in Toronto we are called in quite often to suggest ways to market an investment property. Investors ask is it worth it to stage all three floors? Do we work with what is there? Do we bring in rental furniture? How much should an investor put into staging a property to market it to a buyer? This is the latest investment property that we staged for sale.  It is a typical older home a few decades old in Toronto that has been converted to three apartments. When we arrived we determined  what we could use in the apartment on the first floor that belonged to the owner on the main floor and what they had to use on the basement floor. Then we arranged for rental furniture for the second floor as it was vacant. The owner wanted to know if they should rent furniture or not. We su... 09/18/2014

  “The sales result for the first two weeks of September showed strong growth for most major home types, indicating that home buyers continue to find homes that meet their needs and budgets. With a lot of buyers active in the marketplace relative to the number of homes for sale, average selling prices were up strongly for most low-rise and high-rise home ownership options,” said Mr. Etherington.  The average selling price for September mid-month sales was $555,890, which represented an increase of 8.1 % compared to the average price for the first two weeks of September 2013. Average price growth was strongest for single-detached and semi-detached homes.  The average year-to-date selling price was up by 8.5 % year-over-year to $562,244.  “Average prices in the low-rise market segments, i... 09/16/2014

  TORONTO, September 4, 2014 – Toronto Real Estate Board reported 7,600 sales through the TorontoMLS system in August 2014. This result was up by 2.8 % compared to 7,391 transactions reported in August 2013. Year-to-date sales through the end of August amounted to 65,454, which represented an increase of 6.5 % compared to the same period in 2013.   Looking forward to the fall market demand for ownership housing will remain strong. Home buyers will continue to benefit from a diversity of affordable home ownership opportunities throughout the GTA. The fact that sales were up for all major home types in August suggests that first-time buyers and existing home owners remain very active in today’s marketplace.   The average selling price in August 2014 was $546,303 – up 8.9 % in comparison t... 09/04/2014

Toronto, ON  -Berczy Park  -Sept 2014 pictures   Towards the end of 2013, I wrote a blog post on Berczy Park ..... and here are some follow-up pictures. as there was a request for updates from a comment.         Today being a holiday, part of the long, Labour Day Weekend, there was time to meander around and take pictures. It was a hot sticky day, luckily no rain in the afternoon and therefore it was a good opportunity to take pictures. By this time, the crowds had dispersed following the Labour Day Parade in Toronto. 09/01/2014

The demolition of the third Dickinson Tower from the original five towers in Regent Park Phase 3 of 5 15 year redevelopment is underway. Proposed Phase 3 will make way for market condos and rent-geared-to-income housing, as well as a brand new 2.8 acre sports athletic ground integrated as part of the 69 acre revitalization.               There were two opposing views as to whether one of the remaining apartment towers at 14 Blevins Place should be preserved or torn down when the City decided not to designate the buildings as part of the heritage inventory. The modernist highrise apartments were designed by Peter Dickinson in the 1950s, and won the Massey Medal for Architecture in 1961. Each unit was self contained and extended two storeys with an internal staircase to the upper bedroom ... 08/27/2014

My strong, beautiful and gracious baby is 9! Can't believe she is already nine - what a journey, what a fun-filled journey it's been so far! All the best to you Alissa, all that your little heart desires - best friends, fun, success, achievements, super powers and super abilities. Your life is just starting - live it with your heart! Being a Real Estate Agent with Sutton Group Summit Realty is so much fun!Being a Mom is even better!www.MarinaG.ca 08/26/2014