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12 Secret Cognac Travel Destinations 2018
The first month of the year has already flown by. We’re well into February, and if you’re anything like us, then thoughts of summer and travel are coming to mind.
Why not plan a trip to the Charente, the French Cognac region? It’s an undiscovered, non-touristy, stunning part of South West France. You can visit the most amazing Cognac gems, unknown little producers, and other incredible sights. Enjoy amazing food, drink the best wine, and sample the most diverse range of Cognac you’ve ever seen.
Most Recent Market Watch
February , 2018 -- Toronto Real Estate Board President Tim Syrianos announced that Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 4,019 residential transactions through TREB's MLS® System in January 2018. This result was down by 22 per cent compared to a record 5,155 sales reported in January 2017.
The number of new listings entered into TREB's MLS® System amounted to 8,585 – a 17.4 per cent increase compared to 7,314 new listings entered in January 2017. However, it is important to note that the level of new listings was the second lowest for the month of January in the past 10 years. http://www.trebhome.com/market_news/market_watch/
January 2018 Market Stats
Toronto home sales fall sharply in January
Home sales in the Toronto region fell sharply in January compared to the booming market a year ago, but the condominium sector remained strong as buyers chased a declining number of available units listed for sale.
The Toronto Real Estate Board said the total number of homes sold in the Greater Toronto Area fell 22 per cent in January compared to a year ago as the volume of new listings climbed by 17 per cent. The number of active listings at the end of the month rose 136 per cent compared to the same time last year, TREB said.
Thinking of becoming a landlord? Here's what you need to know
Being a landlord isn’t without its challenges, but covering one’s bases in the following ways is bound to yield quality tenants and rents.
Every real estate professional understands the importance of location, and so should every landlord. Steve Arruda, a sales agent with Century 21 Regal Realty, has been a landlord for 18 years and advises taking one’s time performing due diligence on prospective neighbourhoods.
REAL ESTATE What you get for $1 million in five different Toronto neighbourhoods
What you get for $1 million in five different Toronto neighbourhoods
The Top 10 New Restaurant Openings in Toronto
New restaurants in Toronto are right on their grind at the beginning of 2018. We’ve got new places that are open late, open early, and more spots than ever to get our favourites, like pizza, BBQ and sandwiches.
Here are my picks for the top restaurants that opened Toronto last month.
https://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2018/02/new-restaurants-toronto-january-2018/
Mayonnaise Isn’t Just For Sandwiches – Here’s 12 Surprisingly Clever Uses For Mayo
Who knew a simple blend of eggs, oil, and vinegar could accomplish so much?
Mayonnaise is delicious. We use it as a spread on sandwiches, we add it to our salad dressings, and it tastes great with some canned tuna. But as it turns out, mayonnaise is way more versatile than we’ve been giving it credit for.
Mayonnaise is so much more than just a sandwich spread – these 12 surprisingly clever uses for mayo will change the way you think about this common condiment.
In the Flu Battle, Hydration and Elevation May Be Your Best Weapons
According to the misery map of influenza activity in the United States, there’s a good chance that you or someone you know has experienced, or will experience, the agony of this year’s strain, H3N2.
The map, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shows that it is a particularly wicked and widespread virus. And the current flu vaccine seems to be mismatched to the virus — in Australia, where flu season comes earlier, it was estimated to be only 10 percent effective. http://nyti.ms/2B05uBp
What to do on Family Day in Toronto
There’s plenty of great activities to do this Family Day, February 19 in Toronto! Check out some of our picks for Toronto Family Day events and festivities below.
The Most Beautiful Indoor Spaces in Toronto
From classic theaters to new museum spaces to libraries and public spaces Toronto offers a grand array of indoor architecture.
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