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Spooky Spots To Eat and Halloween Guide
Toronto ghost hunters have long since held the belief that this Jarvis street institution is haunted. Legend holds that after Lillian Massey, the young daughter of Hart Massey, died in the home, the family’s maid became so grief-stricken over the death that she hung herself in the main foyer of the house. Visitors have reported ghost sighting, sounds and unnatural events in century home. See for yourself—if you dare!
For more Spooky Spots and their stories.....click below for HALLOWEEN GUIDE.
http://www.toronto.com/guides/halloween/articles/spooky-spots-to-eat-for-halloween/
The Housing Market Correction No One Noticed
Canada Emerges From “The Housing Market Correction No One Noticed”
Did you notice that the period between the second half of and the first half of 2013 saw the most significant housing correction since 2008? Phil Soper, the president of Royal Le Page believes that the majority of people missed seeing it entirely!
While prices continue to rise, sales by volume were down significantly until this summer, when things just exploded. Why? We can point to any number of reasons – Statscan reports that 59,000 new jobs were created in August, mortgage rates continue to be low or perhaps a large number of people thought it was time to move! When it comes to detached and semi-detached homes, there has long been a dearth of listings available.
If you read my post on Toronto’s two markets, you’ll see it even more dramatically here – single family homes increased in value by between 4 and 5%, but condos only appreciated by .3%… and you may be surprised by what’s happening in St. John’s!
Click here for the full article
Just Floored.... bottle caps, belts, salami patterns, all make great floors
Bottle caps, leather belts, and pennies are just a few of the unusual flooring materials that creative do-it-yourselfers have decided to use to add beauty and interest underfoot. Which one is your favourite.
This month's Sports Report
November 1st and 2nd the crème-de- la-crème of thoroughbred horses will compete at Santa Anita in the 2013 Breeders Cup Championships. Over $20 million in purse money will be distributed over two days, making it a sports event that you will not want to miss.
For updates and selections follow www.toptrackselections.com.
The Maple Leafs started their season on a positive note winning 6 of their first 7 games. Newly acquired Jonathan Bernier has done a stellar job in net as he and James Reimer battle for the top spot between the pipes. Later this month Toronto will head west to face a trio of Canadian teams (Vancouver, Edmonton, and Calgary). The baseball playoffs have been exciting to this point with 2 of the 4 opening round series going a full 5 games. The final four teams are fighting for a spot in the World Series. Boston, led by former Blue Jay manager John Farrell looks to complete their worst-to-first turnaround. In the NFL, Broncos’ quarterback Peyton Manning has been on fire leading Denver to an unbeaten start.
Jason Magder was a sports reporter at The FAN 590 for nearly a decade. In 2007, he made the switch to becoming a mortgage agent with Northwood Mortgage. Some of Jason’s clients include first-time buyers and self-employed buyers. To reach Jason, email him at jmagder@northwoodmortgage.ca or call 647-299-4273.
Preparing your home for Winter: Inside and Out
Getting ready for Winter - YUK - some helpful information...... click below
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/October-Newsletter.html?soid=1101626841890&aid=8w5luQ_Sw_Q#fblike
Winter is coming - Save on Energy!
When it comes to budgeting for home maintenance, you can expect to spend about an average of 3% of the home’s value annually. So next time you’re faced with a major repair bill for a furnace or roof replacement, you may want to read this article. You will feel better knowing that you’re not trying to find a boiler that will heat 775 rooms.
It’s estimated that repairs to Buckingham Palace will cost roughly $82 million (always allow 10 per cent for unexpected finds, like knob and tube wiring or the remains of former monarchs, which can cause delays). The repairs will take approximately 10 years and it’s unknown whether the Windsors will be taking out a line of credit to cover the cost or whether the government will be helping out.
Homeowners here in Ontario can take advantage of some government rebates: click here to download coupons for energy saving products, including LED lights, programmable thermostats and more.
Hate scraping off ice?
Ice Proofing the Car Windows with 2/3 Vinegar 1/3 water! Just spray on windows and ice will melt away! Totally making a bottle of this for this winter!
Best 2013 Toronto Restaurants according to the Huffington Post.......
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/10/02/best-toronto-restaurants-list-2013_n_3991185.html
You heard it here first, BROOKLYN TAVERN, Queen Street in Leslieville opening in mid November, will definitely be in the next TOP TEN NEW restaurants in Toronto.
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