4 Old Burnhamthorpe Rd. Etobicoke

For Sale - 4 Old Burnhamthorpe Rd Etobicoke / Toronto  $639,000

This fabulous 3-bedroom 4-level side-split home has tons of room for a family to enjoy. The extra large eat-in kitchen has plenty of space for casual dining along with counter space for the cook. The combined living room and dining room provides maximum flexibility. With a main-floor den and a lower-level family room with fireplace there is no end of places to relax in this home.Large enclosed backyard. Spacious Lot. Hardwood flooring. Private driveway. Includes Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Vent hood, Washer/Dryer, All window coverings and light fixtures. Recent furnace and bathroom updates.

Virtual tour for 4 Old Burnhamthorpe Rd

Going the extra mile!

Find out why Ralph's Etobicoke real estate practice took him all the way to Ottawa this week, in order to sell a home back in Toronto.  In this video blog post he describes going the extra mile in the name of good customer service

The Masters Condo

Find out about condo suites for sale at the Masters Condo in Etobicoke from Ralph Evans.

Located at:
     - 284 Mill Rd
     - 288 Mill Rd
     - 296 Mill Rd
     - 300 Mill Rd
A unique condo community located on the western edge of Toronto in the Markland Wood Community of Etobicoke.

Reselling a Condo Suite

For whatever reason, people may be looking to sell a condo suite shortly after buying it.

Some possible scenarios:

• Lock-in a quick profit, be reselling at a higher price
• A change in your personal situation such as a job transfer to another city, a job loss, or perhaps family changes makes this property no longer needed or suitable to your needs
• Change of mind
• Discovering a problem with the property that makes it unsuitable to your needs

In this blog post, Ralph Evans examines how soon after buying a condo suite, it is possible to resell it

March 2013 - RE/MAX Fast Facts

Did you ever wonder about the website statistics from RE/MAX?

Have a look at the numbers for our Canadain site remax.ca for February 2013

That's some 1.8-Million web views in a month!

Etobicoke Seniors Team

Considering the thought of making a move can be overwhelming for many Etobicoke Seniors.  We are all guilty of accumulating belongings and paper.  After living in the same home for a few dacades, the amount of that stuff becomes a block to being able to move forward. 

For some seniors, there is an involved and supportive family who are ready and able to lend a hand, sorting through papers and finding new homes for all your belongings.  However, often the family support network is dispersed to far away cities or just too busy with their own lives to have the time to commit to helping their parent pack-up and make a move.

Selling a home is about a whole lot more than signing a contract and placing a sign on the lawn.  A tremendous amount of effort needs to go into preparing that home before the selling process begins.  That involves not just cleaning but also reducing the amount of "stuff" in the home. 

"We all live with a certain amount of clutter.  We surround ourselves with things that make us feel good.  Our collections and soveniers from vacations. For the few days your home is on the market, we want to turn your home into a fantasy dream home, someone else will want to live in"  - Ralph Evans

What he has found is that often it is the belongings in the house that are holding the senior back from moving forward to a better living space.  There inability to process all that stuff forces them to remain living in a less than ideal setting.

That's why Ralph Evans has teamed-up with some local business partners, to offer a unified and comprehensive solution.  Together with Karen Pivnick a Seniors Move Manager and Karen Rodricks from RBC Dominion Securities, Ralph created The Seniors Team. 

Karen Pivnick's business TopCat Relocation Transition Services helps seniors to downsize.  Processing all your files with you.  Determining what old financial records can be shredded and what needs to be retained.  Organizing the photo collections you'd like to take with you.  Assisting in the furniture selection you'd like to keep and then finding places to donate or sell the remaining pieces to.  Then assisting with packing, moving day and being with you to unpack and get established into your new home.

Karen Rodricks' task is to build a secure investment plan from the proceeds of the home sale to assist in paying for the senior's ongoing needs.  Each plan is uniquely built to complement any existing portfolio and is tailored according to each individual's specific needs.

Contact Ralph Evans at 416 577-5486 or visit them online at www.SeniorsTeam.com

Map of Etobicoke

Are you looking for a map of Etobicoke?  You've come to the right place!

Feel free to access these useful resources from my website:

You can get a map of Etobicoke showing the real estate districts and Etobicoke neighbourhoods as defined by the Toronto Real Estate Board.

Etobicoke Map

Etobicoke Business Network

Being in business for yourself doesn't have to mean being in business by yourself!  If you are the owner of a small to medium-sized business in the Etobicoke area, you owe it to yourself to find out about the Etobicoke Business Network.

Ralph Evans is the organizer of this community group.  He says "It is all about forging strong business relationships and creating vibrant connections in the Etobicoke business community."

The goal is to provide a place that enables participants to make the right connections to grow their businesses and have healthy, strong business networks, without the high fees associated with some of the other networking groups one finds today.
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Regular events are held in the Etobicoke area. A monthly gathering is being held at a local pub  It is also possible for local businesses to host an event at their place of business.

"You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want." - Zig Ziglar

Participants need to remember the word "work" is found in "Networking".  You can't expect to just show up once and receive a lot of referrals.  Over time, getting to know the other members builds trust. The better other members know you, the more comfortable it is for them to refer business to you. Sometimes there is the opportunity for members to do business directly with one another.  However, of greater value is to be referred by a member to an ongoing stream of clients!  In my real estate practice, my clients need services like movers, real estate lawyers, mortgage brokers, home inspectors, home staging advisors, renovators and so on.  I have come to know and trust several individuals providing these services that I am comfortable referring to my clients.

Some members have gone on to form partnerships and joint ventures, or bringing an associate in on a client assignment.  Another key benefit is to simply have a support network of other people experiencing many of the same business challenges, whom you can use for a sounding board.

The group is organized through meetup.com.  Check out the Etobicoke Business Network here!

Etobicoke Social Meet N Greet

One of the many hats I wear is that of organizer for the Etobicoke Social Meet N Greet Group.  The purpose of the group is simply to have some fun in the Etobicoke area and beyond.

I created the group as an opportunity to get out and interact socially with others in the Etobicoke Community. We strive to offer an open and welcoming experience for all participants - singles, couples, friends, young and old. Whether you are new in town or a long-time resident, this group is welcoming place for everyone.

Events include visiting local restaurants, pubs, wine tasting, theatres, exhibitions, walks, movies, business networking, sporting events, community events and community service.

The group is organized through the meetup.com website.  Participants can create their own profile on meetup for free and join our group for free.  Many of the outings and events are free or of minimal cost.  Participants purchase their own tickets for shows, movies, museums and so on.

Check out the group and see the list of upcoming events we have planned!

A Return to Blogspot

It really is hard to keep up with all the different social media platforms one gets involved with!

 I thought it was time to return to this blog hosted on Google's blogger platform. In addition to all the other places I am writing, i thought this too could be a useful place to contribute some content.

I started blogging here here on July 4th, 2006. At the time my primary website was more static in nature and didn't allow for articles to be contributed. I stopped using this site once I moved my Etobicoke Real Estate website to the WordPress platform. Maybe I should have deleted this site completely at that point. However I imported this blog into my WordPress site and many of the articles had links or images still hosted here. So, I decided to leave this alone. Over time, I did notice in my Google Analytics results that I was still getting visitors to my website coming from here.

As time goes by an abandoned site starts to reflect badly on its owner. People think perhaps you've dropped off the edge of the planet, or something. So today I am happy to announce my return to the Blogger platform.

I plan to write articles here that touch on all my different business interests. My involvement with the Etobicoke Business Network, the Etobicoke Social Meet N Greet, and Agent Social Marketing. Wish me luck!

Toronto Condo Assignments

I am representing the future owner of a yet-to-be-built condo at the South Beach Condo project at Etobicoke / Humber Bay. Even though the suite will not be completed until next spring, they are looking to sell now.

How can they do that, if the suite is not yet theirs? Well, it is a bit complicated. They are selling their interest in the contract to purchase the suite from the builder. In real estate speak that is called and assignment.

Here is the details about their South Beach Condo Assignment.

This site gives you more information about Toronto Condo Assignments

Let me know if you are interested in this suite at South Beach Condo, or if there is another assignment you are interested in.

-Ralph
Etobicoke Real Estate

June market

August 5, 2010 -- Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 6,564 sales in July – a 34 per cent dip from the record 9,967 sales reported in July 2009. New listings, at 10,825, dropped to the lowest level for the month of July since 2002.
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Done deal! Coffee shop owners jump for joy! Moving business to 1349 Queen St. West

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What is this view worth to you?

Wow! What a view right into the Toronto Rogers Centre, from the 36^th floor of 5 Mariner Terrace!  Two bedrooms plus den suite.  Contact me for details.

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Etobicoke Real Estate Remains Strong

The Etobicoke and Toronto real estate market has been going strong since the start of the year. The number of properties now on the market is up sharply from earlier in the year and we have shifted from a sellers-market into the beginning of a balanced-market. Bank of Canada is widely expected to raise the overnight rate and in turn signal a rise in borrowing rates generally. Banks have already made upward adjustments in their mortgage rates. The Greek financial crisis may cause the Bank of Canada to defer this adjustment, or keep it to a very modest increase.

Here are the official comments from the Toronto Real Estate Board:

May 5, 2010 -- Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 10,898 sales through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in April, representing a 34 per cent increase compared to April 2009. There were also 20,683 new listings in April – a 59 per cent annual increase. Both the sales and new listings results amounted to new records for the month of April under the current Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) boundaries.


“The GTA resale market is functioning properly. Sales were high as buyers continued to take advantage of affordable home ownership opportunities. Listings grew as home owners reacted to strong sales and price growth,” said Toronto Real Estate Board President Tom Lebour. “More balanced market conditions will result in sustainable rates of annual price growth in the second half of 2010.”


The average price for April transactions was $437,600 – up 13 per cent compared to the average of $385,641 recorded in April 2009.

“Home sales continue to be driven by many different segments of the market, with sales growth for all major home types in both the City of Toronto and surrounding 905 regions,” said Jason Mercer, TREB’s Senior Manager of Market Analysis. “Home sales will remain strong in the second half of 2010, but will slip from the current record pace as borrowing costs rise.”

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Taking Virtual Tour Photos with Wayne Higgins

Wayne Higgins taking my property photos to produce a great virtual tour

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Kingsway Agent Open House

I was out visiting the agent open houses for newly listed homes today, including this traditional Etobicoke Kingsway home.

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Measure Twice Move Once

Preparing for a client move with Robert Szczypek of Two Men and a Truck

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Reader's Digest names RE/MAX 'Most Trusted Residential Real Estate Brand in Canada'

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Mississauga, ON (May 3, 2010) -- Dedication, skill, and professionalism earned RE/MAX realtors the designation of Most Trusted Residential REALTOR in Canada by Reader’s Digest magazine. Reader’s Digest will unveil its “Most Trusted Brands” list in its May 2010 issue. The magazine commissioned independent third party Harris/Decima to conduct 1,500 online surveys among a random sample of its panel members from October 2 – 15, 2009.

“The results of the survey are proof positive that our sales associates are the best in the business,” says Michael Polzler, Executive Vice President, RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada. “We’ve built a solid reputation based on consistent results. RE/MAX associates sell one in every three homes in Canada and carry more professional designations than any other realtor in Canada. We’re specialists in all niches from residential, recreational, and commercial properties to luxury homes. Our focus has always been service excellence, which includes a serious emphasis on professional development and education. The status quo may work for some, but after almost 40 years in the business, we’re not content to rest on our laurels. “

Reader’s Digest looked at 28 different product categories -- ranging from cereal to residential real estate – and allowed consumers to select the brands that they trusted the most. RE/MAX joins leading brands such as RBC Royal Bank, TD Canada Trust, Air Canada, and Blackberry.

“Our commitment to the communities in which we live and work also runs deep,” says Polzler. “I think that’s something that has always set RE/MAX apart. We’ve been involved in charitable giving long before the terms ‘corporate philanthropy’ and ‘cause marketing’ were common. RE/MAX realtors participate in countless vital programs and causes each year that help the most vulnerable members of our society and strengthen the foundation of neighbourhoods from coast to coast. Their enthusiasm, spirit and dedication to others never fails to inspire.”

Charitable giving is woven into the fabric of the RE/MAX organization. The company and its sales force has demonstrated a strong desire to give back, exceptionally active in both corporate and local charities. Close to $40 million has been raised in support of Children’s Miracle Network since 1992 – which funds research and development, outreach programs and upgrades to equipment and facilities at children’s hospitals and foundations across the country. The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation is also a cause close to the hearts of RE/MAX associates—one that RE/MAX continues to support through its popular Sold on a Cure Program and the annual Yard Sale for the Cure.

Regards,

Ralph Evans,  Sales Representative

RE/MAX Professionals Inc, Brokerage

website  www.RealEstateHelpDesk.ca

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March 2010 Toronto Sales Continue Soaring

Here is the monthly real estate statistical update for March 2010...

The average price of homes in the GTA was up by just 0.7% from the month before, which is some 20% up from the lows of a year ago. But the real story this past month has been the increase in properties being listed for sale. We have been in a strong sellers market since late 2009. Now, the strong real estate market has caused more people to put their homes up for sale. As this trend continues, we will see the market transition from a seller's market to a more balanced market.

However, a further surge from home buyers is anticipated as the mortgage rates are rising slightly from their incredibly low low rates. Even with a rise of 1% to 2% rates remain very affordable from the long term perspective.

So here is what The Toronto Real Estate Board has to say...

April 6, 2010 -- Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 10,430 sales through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in March, pushing total first quarter 2010 sales to 22,418 – the best result on record under the current Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) boundaries. The average price for March transactions was $434,696. The average price for the first quarter was $427,948.

“The strong rebound in the existing home market was one of the initial drivers of economic recovery,” said TREB President Tom Lebour. “While we don’t expect to see the same rates growth moving forward, GTA households will remain confident in ownership housing as a quality long-term investment, especially as economic recovery expands across all industries.”

The annual rate of growth for new listings continued to accelerate in March. The number of new listings grew by 42 per cent compared to March of 2008.

“The average home price in the GTA will continue to grow this year, but the pace will slow as we move through the spring,” said Jason Mercer, TREB’s Senior Manager of Market Analysis. “As growth in new listings starts to outstrip growth in sales, buyers will experience more choice, resulting in more sustainable single digit rates of average price growth.”

Median Price
In March, the median price was $370,000, from the $317,500 recorded during March of 2009.

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Contact me for all your real estate needs...
Ralph Evans, Sales Representative
RE/MAX Professionals Inc., Brokerage
Phone 416 236-1241
Humbertown Plaza - 270 The Kingsway, Suite 200, Toronto ON

Etobicoke Real Estate