Knob and Tube Wiring

Since I practice real estate in the High park, Swansea and Bloor West Village area, I frequently encounter homes with older wiring. This is commonly known as Knob and Tube wiring because of the components it uses.

The best approach for homes with this type of wiring is to upgrade the electrical service panel and replace all the wiring throughout the house. This is not necessarily a requirement and the existing wiring may be quite safe.

Having it inspected by an electrician is always a good idea.

Here is what The Ontario Electrical Standards people have to say about knob and tube wiring

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Ralph Evans, Sales Representative
RE/MAX Professionals Inc., Brokerage

Etobicoke Real Estate

Cell Phones and Driving

A topic near and dear to real estate agents! Yes, we spend a significant amount of our time driving around and talking on cell phones.

In preparation for today's introduction of the ban on cell-phone use, I did purchase a hands-free device.

While there is lots of chatter in the mdeia on this topic, I thought it would be most useful to go to the source, and read what the law actually says...

So here it is...

Ontario Highway Trafic Act - Section 78

Business By Referral

Are you a business owner or sales representative in a company? Would you like to receive more business by referral from other related businesses?

Let me tell you about the group I belong to, the Etobicoke Business Network.

We meet weekly, in the Etobicoke area, for breakfast. We don't just go for the food, but rather to learn about the details of each other's businesses - so that we can actively look for opportunities to make business referrals to one another.

Let me know if you'd like to come as a guest to a future meeting!

5 Mariner Terrace

I'm representing the owner of this fabulous condo in the sale of their suite...

Have a look at the virtual tour pictures for this property. 5 Mariner Terrace 1907

Here is the description for this suite...
Premium North-West Facing Corner Suite, One Bedroom Plus Den. Living Room Features Wrap Around Floor To Ceiling Windows, Separate Den With Its Own Window. Kitchen Also Has Its Own Window. Outdoor Balcony With Amazing City Skyline View. Includes Membership In The Incredible Cityplace Superclub Fitness Facilities With Large Pool, Gym, Indoor Running Track, Spinning, Golf, Tennis, Squash & More!!
Ensuite Laundry, Stainless Steel Fridge, Stainless Steel Gas Stove, Built-In Dishwasher And Microwave, Granite Breakfast Bar, Custom Roller Blinds On All Windows.

I am very familiar with all the condo buildings at CityPlace in downtown Toronto, but this building has always been one of my favourites in this neighbourhood.

Are you looking for a modern professional real estate agent that can help you to buy or sell a condo property? I am here to help!

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Ralph Evans, Sales Representative
RE/MAX Professionals Inc., Brokerage
ralph@RealEstateHelpdesk.ca

Toronto Condo Help

Office 416 236-1241

Strength of Toronto Real Estate

Toronto real estate statistics published today by the Toronto Real Estate Board shows the continuing strength of the market


TREB members reported 8,196 residential house and condo sales during the month of September 2009 with an overall average selling price of $406,877. That price is 10.4% higher year-over-year from where we were in September 2008, just as the financial world was crashing. This is also 4.9% higher than the August 2009 figure of one month ago. So this shows the impact the fall market has had on real estate activity and the continuing strength of the real estate market.

TREB then expects 2009 to turn out to be among the best years on record for the Toronto real estate market - an incredible turnaround from the buyers market that we experienced through last winter.

Want to see more market statistics or help buying and selling real estate? I am here to help!

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Ralph Evans, Sales Representative
RE/MAX Professionals Inc., Brokerage

Etobicoke Real Estate