THE RAPP REPORT Anita "RAPPS" It Up
LIFETIME AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Thank you so much for your referrals and business in 2015. With your continued loyalty and support I received my Lifetime Award of Excellence. The LIFETIME AWARD OF EXCELLENCE is presented to members attaining President’s Gold or higher awards for
ten out of fourteen consecutive years.
RECENT MARKET WATCH
January , 2016 -- The second best sales result on record for December capped off a record year for TREB MLS® home sales in the GTA. Toronto Real Estate Board President Mark McLean announced that there were 4,945 sales reported in December bringing the 2015 calendar year total to 101,299 – a substantial 9.2 per cent increase compared to 2014 as a whole. Strong annual sales increases were experienced for all major home types last year.
"Home ownership is a quality long-term investment that families can live in while the value increases over time. A relatively strong regional economy in the GTA coupled with low borrowing costs kept a record number of households – first-time buyers and existing homeowners alike – confident in their ability to purchase and pay for a home over the long term," said Mr. McLean.
RATE TRENDS: BANKS VS. MONO-LINE LENDERS
In response to numerous questions received about the direction of rates recently, The Lang Team has included an overview of what they believe is happening in the current rate environment and where we are headed.
Top 30 Mac and Cheese in Toronto by Neighbourhood
The mac and cheese you'll find at Toronto restaurants is an upgrade on the classic Canadian comfort food. Find it on pub menus as the main event, as a staple side at barbecue joints, and jazzed up with all sorts of flourishes at dedicated mac and cheese specialists.
Our friends Cindy and Dave at the Brooklyn Tavern were picked for Leslieville. Don't miss out, give them a try.
http://bit.ly/1ZcjQpxGreat Tip For Removing Mold
You can remove mold completely wit a common household product that using hydrogen peroxide. It’s used as a first-aid staple, but it also has many household uses that can save you money in the long run.
FREE TORONTO FROM THE OMB---TOWN HALL MEETING
The Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) is a quasi-judicial, un-elected and un-accountable provincial body that has the final say on all planning decisions in the province of Ontario. The tribunal's powers to overrule decisions made by our elected municipal representatives are anti-democratic and often lead to planning decisions that support the interests of the development industry over those of our communities and our city's Official Plan.
On Tuesday, January 26 at 7pm Councillor Josh Matlow will be hosting a town hall meeting to discuss - and take action on this important issue facing our community and city. The meeting will take place at North Toronto Collegiate Institute in the Commons area (ground floor, north end).
We can all make a difference by contacting our MPP.
http://joshmatlow.ca/issues-and-policies/free-toronto-from-the-omb.html
COOL KITCHEN IDEAS
21 genius kitchen designs you’ll want to re-create in your home . Everything from hidden ovens and wine dispensers to living walls with fresh herbs.
BEST WINTERLICIOUS DINNER MENUS
It is that time of year again, time to scour through all the menus and find the best spot to dine during Winterlicious. The discounted menus are definitely aplenty, but we managed to narrow down the best Winterlicious dinner menus. From the casual dining experience to the true gourmet meal, here the best bets for dinner this Winterlicious
Winterlicious starts on Jan 29 - and restaurants are already taking reservations: Best Winterlicious Dinner Menus http://ow.ly/X7Dav
BEST NEW CAFES FOR 2015
The best new cafes in Toronto are on the cutting edge of coffee trends. They can be found in some unexpected and wonderful places; inside a used bookstore, at the back of a luxury clothing shop or even in a shipping container in a former loading dock. In keeping the independent spirit alive, they all have their own unique vibe.
Here are the best new cafes in Toronto that opened in 2015.
8 of the most ridiculously expensive home sales of 2015
This mansion outside of Paris sold for $301 million, making it the most expensive home sale ever.The newly-built Chateau Louis XIV is an opulent villa on a 56-acre plot of land between Versailles and Marly-le-Roi in France. It was purchased, according to Bloomberg, by a Middle Eastern buyer who paid 275 million euros ($301 million). If true, that would make it the most expensive home sale of all-time — never mind 2015. The house has its own aquarium, theater, wine cellar, moat, and a fountain covered in gold leaf. For more on the over-the-top luxury, check out the guided video tour. Check out the other 7 mansions.
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ON THE LIGHTER SIDE.. YOU MAY ENJOY THIS
When your Dad dances better than you do....
CONTACT INFORMATION
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Royal Lepage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage
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Location: 55 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON, Canada
Phone: 416-921-1112
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