THE RAPP REPORT Anita "RAPPS" It Up
Casa Loma Transformed into a Huge Haunted House
How many times have you thought Casa Loma would make an epic haunted house? Now your nightmaresdreams are finally coming true because Liberty Entertainment Group (which runs Casa Loma) has transformed Toronto's only castle into a bona fide Halloween attraction.
RECENT MARKET WATCH
Sales Growth Continues in September
October 5, 2016 --Toronto Real Estate Board President Larry Cerqua announced that Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 9,902 sales through TREB's MLS® System in September 2016. This result was up by 21.5 per cent compared to September 2015.
For the region as a whole, strong annual rates of sales growth were experienced for all major home types. The pace of detached sales growth was slower in the City of Toronto and the number of semi-detached sales was down compared to last year. In both cases, the year-overyear dip in new listings was likely the issue.
http://www.trebhome.com/market_news/market_watch/Insights: Real Estate in Ontario
Highlights
- Residential sales up 13.8% in September 2016 compared to a year earlier.
- New listings in Ontario numbered 31,156 units in September 2016, a decrease of 7.7% compared to last year.
- The provincial average price of homes in September 2016 rose 19.6% compared to a year earlier.
- There were just 2.1 months of inventory at the end of September 2016.
Major Mortgage Policy Changes
While the details are still trickling in, The Minister of Finance potentially dropped a bombshell on the Toronto real estate market as of this morning. While their press release was vague, we understand the changes to be as follows:
REFERRALS
The Fall Market is upon us. We are hopeful that more listings will come out to help satisfy the many buyers. REFERRALS are the most important part of my business. I greatly appreciate any referrals from your family, friends and associates.
I thank you for your past and future business and I am always available with expert advise.
The Dirty Dozen and the Clean Fifteen foods
The dirty dozen and the clean 15 refer respectively to the fruits and vegetables that are the most and least contaminated by pesticide use, according to the Environmental Working Group.
To-Dos: Your October Home Checklist
The leaves are falling, the farmer’s markets are bustling and the cozy comforts of home beckon — it must be October. Make the most of this month’s bountiful harvest, get some exercise raking leaves in the brisk air and button down your house in preparation for winter. Then sit back, relax and warm your hands around a mug of hot apple cider. Fall is here.
October Events
This is an exciting time of year in Toronto as arts productions move into high gear and the NBA and NHL start their seasons.
Here are just a few of the many big events coming up and for a full range of goings on, check out our calendar of Toronto events.
Festival of Authors
IFOA presents the finest international novelists, poets, playwrights, short story writers and biographers, and provides Canadian writers with an internationally-recognized forum in which to present their work.
Halloween on Church Street
Church Street celebrates Halloween like no place else – becoming known as the biggest Halloween party in North America.
http://www.blogto.com/slideshows/church-street-halloween-block-party-2013/1953/
The Royal Winter Fair
Once a year, the country comes to the city bringing along regal horse shows, entertaining dog shows, food demos and everything in between.
10 Minute Home Repairs You Can Do Yourself
(NC) No matter what your level of expertise, there are plenty of small fix-ups you can do around your home with relative ease. It's always advisable to call in an expert for large-scale home repairs, but more minor projects are a great way to keep your home in top shape for your family and potential buyers should you ever decide to sell.
COCONUT OIL
Coconut oil has a multitude of health benefits, which include but are not limited to skin care, hair care, improving digestion and immunity against a host of infections and diseases. The oil is used not just in tropical countries, where coconut plantations are abundant, but also in the US and the UK. People are discovering the wonders this oil can create and it is again gaining popularity throughout the world. Let us see how many of these benefits you are aware of.
"Pantsuit" Flashmob for Hillary
On Sunday Oct 2, 2016 over 200 pantsuit wearing Hillary supporters gathered together to perform a dance founded in unity, love, and inclusivity. A joyful treat !!
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Royal Lepage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage
Email: arapp@royallepage.ca
Website: www.anitarapp.com
Location: 55 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON, Canada
Phone: 416-921-1112
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