 I was very pleased to attend the
key handover ceremony this week for six families who have just moved into their
new homes. These were built by Hanitat for Humanity and I was one of many
volunteers who had the priviledge of helping to build these homes over the past
winter. Habitat builds affordable homes for families who would otherwise nevr
have the opportuniy of home ownership. It was a great feeling to meet these
families and share in their joy.
In this issue, we talk about how
smart homes are making our lives easier, safer and more comfortable. This month
we highlight how innovative networking technology provides the homeowner greater
convenience and control over their daily lives.
We also discuss why it's
important to have your air conditioner serviced on a regular basis.
Also, please have a
look at two beautiful properties that we are featuring this
month.
Thanks so much for checking out
this month's newsletter. Let us know if you have any questions or comments
regarding the articles or real estate in general -- it would be great to hear
from you!
Sincerely,
Armand
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| Strong Toronto Sales and Price Growth in May |
 There were 10,850 homes sold through the Toronto MLS
System in May 2012, an 11 per cent increase over the 9,766 sales in May 2011.
Sales growth was strongest in the ‘905’ regions surrounding the City of
Toronto.
This pattern continued in the first half of June. Total GTA
sales were flat while sales in the 416 area code were -8% vs a very strong
performance in June 2011. By comparison, 905 area sales were +6% in the 1st
half of June.
“Sales growth in the ‘905’ area code was stronger than
growth in the City of Toronto across all major home types. While lower average
prices are certainly one factor that has contributed to this trend, recent
polling also suggests that the City of Toronto’s land transfer tax has also
prompted many households to look outside of the City for their ownership housing
needs,” said Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) President Richard
Silver.
Prices continue to remain very solid, +8% on average over the the
May /June period. The average selling price in the GTA is now
$516,834.
Please conatct me if you would like to have a detailed report
for your neighborhood.
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| Fabulous Opportunity in relaxing
Niagara-on-the-Lake |
Live in a beautiful home -- on your own
private vineyard -- and make
money!
Exquisite House:
This is a beautiful, custom built, 3600 sq. ft. home featuring
excellent architecture and superb workmanship. Have a look at the video tour and
feature sheet for a more detailed description. Click on the links
below.
Just sit back and relax:
Entertain while
the expert vineyard staff looks after all of the day to day details for
you.
Great Income from the Vineyard:
The property includes17.43 acres of vineyard that grows exceptional
quality Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot and Gamay Noir grapes. All planting
stock was imported from France. Income from the sale of the grapes is
significant. Contact me for full details.
Click
here for Feature Sheets
Click here for Video
Tour
Please contact Armand
Gilks for more details.
Offered at
$2,225,000
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| Wonderful Waterfront |
100 Ft Of Waterfront On The
Most Pristine Boating Bay On Lake Simcoe.
One Hour From
Toronto.
Private dock & boathouse. Updated & renovated
brick ranch bungalow features a wrap around deck with plate glass railings
overlooking the water. Beautifully landscaped including a new 7 foot cedar
hedge along the front property line.
Open concept living, dining
room & kitchen. Large family eating area off the kitchen that opens to the
deck. 3 bedrooms on main level, plus a 4th bedroom and 2nd kitchen on lower
level. Fam Room With Gas F/P Opens To 4 Season Garden Room With Lakeview.
Ample parking plus an oversized heated double car garage.
Boathouse with
boat storage, marine railway & cradle system. Sleeping quarters above with
rough In for 4-piece bath. Gas fireplace & walkout to the deck overlooking
the water. There is also a large concrete sunning pad and a 30 ft cedar dock,
new in 2010.
Please click
here for more information and pictures.
Offered at
$1,250,000
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| Home is Where the Hard Drive Is |
 Imagine arriving home after a
hard day's work and instead of agonizing over what to cook for dinner, your
refrigerator offers you an array of delicious recipes based on what's inside!
Then just for good measure, it detects food that's about to
expire!
Smart homes allow devices to
communicate with one another in order to complement your daily routines. You
can program your blinds to slowly open in the morning while at the same time the
bathroom floor warms up and when you're done in the shower, your coffee will be
ready and waiting!
Smart features such as voice
command systems help support independent living for the elderly and disabled.
Having the know-how to sense scenarios such as the homeowner falling means help
will arrive quickly as it automatically calls emergency services as well as
other emergency contacts. This provides peace of mind for both the homeowner
and their family members.
Intelligent homes also provide
exceptional security as lights and blinds can be enabled remotely and your
smartphone can even notify you if someone's lurking around your property! These
features are especially beneficial for those who own vacation properties.
Keyless entry systems that use fingerprint sensors can also trigger certain home
appliances and devices depending on who enters.
Intelligent climate and light
control saves energy and lowers bills so your home will be both the smartest and
eco-friendliest on the block. The heating and cooling system can even create
climate zones specific to individual family members preferences and can monitor
how much electricity homeowners use in order to find ways to save even more
energy.
A smart home is like a personal
assistant who handles all the odds and ends such as preheating your oven for
your arrival home! You can now relax if you're not sure whether or not you set
the alarm as you know it'll be taken care of. This type of technology is no
longer for just the rich and famous. It's a major selling point and the higher
your home's IQ, the higher the resale value will be!
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| Don't Get Left Out In the Heat |
 If
something's going to go wrong with your A/C, it'll likely happen at the
beginning of a heat wave. You'll roast for days until a technician’s able to
come out and when they do, the repair cost will make your blood
boil!
A neglected air conditioner
isn't as efficient or reliable so it's important to have it serviced every so
often in order to ensure optimum performance. The service check will include
cleaning the unit coils, checking the amp draw of the compressor, adjusting the
belts and topping up the fluid.
Regularly servicing your air
conditioner will prevent wear and tear plus it will increase the efficiency of
your unit which in turn will reduce your electricity bills. Don't let it slide
again this year! Schedule your check-up today and avoid being left out in the
heat.
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