Your Urban Toronto Realtor
February 8th, 2012 
April Esteves
Sales Representative
416.587.6429
april@aprilesteves.com


Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage
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West-end Toronto Hip Lofts & Condos

West-end Toronto Hip Lofts & Condos

 

Be original and live in a Loft converted from a warehouse, factory or church!

Winter in High Park

Winter in High Park

 

Beautiful time of year for a winter stroll through the nature trails!

 

West Toronto Railpath

West Toronto Railpath

Grab your running shoes, bike or rollerblades and explore the urban West Toronto Railpaths!

High Park Real Estate

High Park Real Estate

Call "High Park" Home!

CHOOSE YOUR WEST END TORONTO HOOD!

CHOOSE YOUR WEST END TORONTO HOOD!

Bloor West Village   High Park       Swansea Village 
Bloor West Village  High Park  Swansea Village 
Roncesvalles  The Junction  Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson 
Roncesvalles Village  The Junction  Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson Junction 
Brockton Village  Stonegate-Queensway  Mimico 
Brockton Village  Stonegate Queensway  Mimico by the Lake 
Baby Point  The Kingsway  Sunnylea 
Baby Point Tennis Courts  The Kingsway  Sunnylea 

WEST END TORONTO CONDOS AND LOFTS

High Park Condos Bloor West Condos King West Village Lofts
High Park Condos and Lofts Bloor West Condos and Lofts King Street West Condos and Lofts
Queen West Lofts Liberty Village Mystic Pointe
Queen Street West Condos and Lofts Liberty Village Condos and Lofts Mystic Pointe Lofts
Choose your High Park Condo or Loft!

Choose your High Park Condo or Loft!

CONDOS AND LOFTS IN HIGH PARK, BLOOR WEST VILLAGE & RONCESVALLES

Urban Chic Lofts!

Urban Chic Lofts!

Urban Lofts in vibrant west end Toronto hoods!

Bloor West Village

Bloor West Village

 Village Life - "Big City Style"

Baby Point

Baby Point

BEAUTIFUL HOMES IN A TREED ENCLAVE!

Hip Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson Junction

Hip Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson Junction

Hip Hood for trendsetters!

STONEGATE QUEENSWAY

STONEGATE QUEENSWAY

Large yards and lots of greenspace!

Mimico by the Lake

Mimico by the Lake

It's so cool...

Living close to the lake!

West end Toronto Real Estate Hoods

West end Toronto Real Estate Hoods

Hip and Fun...Choose your Home!

Bloor West Village, Swansea, High Park, Roncesvalles, The Junction, Brockton Village, Sunnnylea or Mimico!

West end Toronto Lofts

West end Toronto Lofts

an Urban Vibe - Toronto lofts

Liberty Village

Liberty Village

 Liberty Village

Live, Work and Play!

Swansea Village

Swansea Village

 Winding treed streets...ponds and lots of parks!

Shopping in The Junction

Shopping in The Junction

Vibrant and artsy Junction hood!

High Park

High Park

High Park...something for everyone!

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SELLING YOUR TORONTO PROPERTY FOR THE FIRST TIME?DECEMBER REAL ESTATE STATS FOR SWANSEA-HIGH PARK, RONCESVALLES & SOUTH PARKDALEDECEMBER REAL ESTATE STATS FOR RUNNYMEDE-BLOOR WEST VILLAGE, HIGH PARK NORTH, LAMBTON BABY POINT, JUNCTION AREAS, DOVERCOURT-WALLACE EMERSON JUNCTION
The first time you sell your Toronto house or condo, can be a daunting process. From the beginning to the end, there are many details that you’ll want to cover to ensure a smooth and profitable sale. Many potential Sellers underestimate DECEMBER 2011 vs. 2010 AVERAGE SOLD PRICE: $579,399 vs. $524,389 DAYS ON MARKET: 20 vs. 24 % SOLD OF LIST PRICE: 101% vs. 99% SALES: 25 vs. 35 NEW LISTINGS: 29 vs. 15 ACTIVE LISTINGS: 75 vs. 48 DECEMBER 2011 vs. 2010 AVERAGE SOLD PRICE: $505,122 vs. $469,274 DAYS ON MARKET: 20 vs. 30 % SOLD OF LIST PRICE: 101% vs. 99% SALES: 46 vs. 33 NEW LISTINGS: 37 vs. 37 ACTIVE LISTINGS: 77 vs. 68
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DECEMBER REAL ESTATE STATS FOR MIMICO, NEW TORONTO, ALDERWOOD, LONG BRANCHDECEMBER REAL ESTATE STATS FOR SUNNYLEA, THOMPSON ORCHARD, SPRINGBROOK GARDENS, NORSEMAN HEIGHTS, HUMBER BAY, SPRINGBROOK GARDENSNEW MORTGAGE LENDING RULES WILL SAVE BUYERS $$
DECEMBER: 2011 vs. 2010 AVERAGE SOLD PRICE: $400,097 vs. $359,141 DAYS ON MARKET: 32 vs. 38 % SOLD OF LIST PRICE: 98% vs. 97% SALES: 65 vs. 58 NEW LISTINGS: 101 vs. 56 ACTIVE LISTINGS: 296 vs. 1DECEMBER 2011 vs. 2010 AVERAGE SOLD PRICE: $689,648 vs. $537,793 DAYS ON MARKET: 21 vs. 35 % SOLD OF LIST PRICE: 101% vs. 98% SALES: 21 vs. 30 NEW LISTINGS: 15 vs. 23 ACTIVE LISTINGS: 29 vs. 73 There’s no reason to panic! Many are asking how the latest changes to mortgage lending will affect the Toronto real estate market! Our American cousins to the south have gone through an ugly housing
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Looking for a Green Condo?STAGE AND SELL YOUR TORONTO PROPERTY!Buyers look at West End Toronto for Great Real Estate Value!
For the eco-conscious condo buyer, choosing a building can be challenging. Many of the restored and renovated old factories and buildings are becoming transformed into lofts and condos. It’s a great As the Toronto real estate market goes through its shift towards becoming a balanced market, Sellers will find more competition from other similar properties trying to get the attention of the perspective buyersThe Toronto real estate market has been brisk and competitive for quite a few years now. Some would-be buyers that have postponed purchasing to save for a larger down payment, have found themselves priced out of the market in many of the areas that they were originally interested in.
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TIRED OF PAYING RENT?Making your next move "Green"WHEN YOU BUY A CONDO!
With interest rates sitting so low, now is an ideal time for those renting to strongly consider embarking upon home ownership. Historically, everyone will agree that When you find the time has come for you to make a change from where you’re living, whether it be to a tiny first bungalow, upsizing to make room for a growing family or downsizing and looking for a different Insurance. What happens in your specific condo corporation depends on the corporation's insurance; a copy of the
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OFF TO THE MARKET... IN TORONTO!THINKING GREEN?YOU'VE JUST FALLEN IN LOVE...AND NOW WHAT?
Living in Toronto offers various features that appeal too many, ranging from the beautiful urban neighbourhoods to There is a rising awareness and concern about our PLANET and how environmental issues affect every aspect of our lives. How and where we work, play and From your first glance at the photo you’ve known this is it! Now you’ve taken the big step and walked through the front door, and
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Life in West End TorontoAttention All Tree Lovers!Look At Your Trees!
Urban Toronto is a mega city known for its unique neighbourhoods and personalities. West of Yonge Street, Toronto has an ever-changing personality as it bends and twists from I have always been in love with towering trees and greenery. Even though I'm living in urban Toronto, this has been important to my surroundings. My yard has numerous trees and I've enhanced my mini-forest planting new trees and shrubs through a fabulous city program called When trying to decide which property to buy, the outside appearance of the house or what's known in real estate lingo as "curb appeal", often is a
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IMPORTANT HST INFO REGARDING REAL ESTATEGREEN UP YOUR HOME AND SAVE $1st Time Real Estate Buyers!
Beginning July 1, 2010, there will be sales tax in Ontario of 5% + 8% = 13% (12% in British Columbia) replacing the former 5% GST (Goods and Services Tax) and the former 8% PST (Provincial Sales Tax). 1) HST and Mortgage Brokerage Fees (to arrange a mortgage, if one uses a In our desire to both save money and reduce our energy costs, (with the average home consuming around Buying your first Real Estate purchase can feel both exciting and daunting at the same time. The entire process can seem overwhelming with all the legal details and paperwork that has to be dealt with, along with the most important
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1st Time Buyers - House or Condo in Toronto?DOWNSIZING YOUR REAL ESTATE FOR UPSIZING FUN!HISTORIC ANNUAL STATISTICS FOR TORONTO SINCE 2000
When the day finally arrives that you find yourself leaping into “Toronto” home ownership, whether it be a condo or house, you’re going to want to be prepared for the days ahead of your “buying journey".Baby Boomers are seeing a shift in the type of housing they have envisioned living in, after retirement or becoming empty nesters. Many are retiring much YEAR SALES AVERAGE $ 2000 58,343 $243,255 2001 67,612 $251,508 2002 74,759 $275,231 2003 78,898 $293,067 2004 83,501 $315,231 2005 84,145 $335,907
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