Get First Dibs on New Townhomes in Riverside, Leslieville and The Beach!

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New restaurants, cafes and shops are transforming Queen East at a rapid pace, so it’s no wonder that developer Urbancorp is bringing a trilogy of new home communities within steps of this trendy and hip street - Welcome to The Neighbourhoods of Queen Street East.

Each new community will offer its own individual personality in three distinct neighbourhoods that continue to be hot spots for homebuyers and urban dwellers: Riverside, Leslieville and The Beach. And here’s the best news… the LiveinTO Real Estate team is giving you the opportunity to view and purchase these… Read the rest

Market Update: June 2011

Greater Toronto REALTORS reported 10,046 sales in May 2011 – up six per cent compared to May 2010. This result was the second best on record for May under the current Toronto Real Estate Board service area. The number of new listings in May, however, were down 15 per cent compared to last year with 16,076 listings in May 2011 compared to 18,940 listings in May 2010.

Properties listed in May 2011 were on the market for 23 days and sold for an average price of $485,520 – up nine… Read the rest

Perk up in Riverdale!

Healthy Eating at Riverdale Perk

It’s no big secret, I have an affinity for Withrow Park. It’s a great hideaway from the bustling city, and no wonder, at 21 acres, this public space is equipped with an ice rink, tennis courts, soccer field, baseball diamond, it’s a playground for many dogs in the neighbourhood and from Carlaw Avenue the park has great views of the city’s skyline. But just south of this serene environment lies something that is unknown to most people outside of the Riverdale area — Riverdale Perk, a laid-back cafe/restaurant serving up… Read the rest

The Taste of the Danforth

The annual Taste of the Danforth festival, in its 17th year, kicks off in Greektown on August 6-8. This multicultural event, which is arguably Canada’s largest street festival, welcoming over 1.2 million visitors, brings Greek, Thai, Indian and many other tasty cuisine out of local restaurants and into the streets. Enjoy live entertainment by artists like Jesse Labelle and Alyssa Reid or appearances from last season’s ‘So You Think You Can Dance, Canada” competitors, all while getting your fill of authentic souvlaki, grilled lamb and loukoumades (honey puffs) — a… Read the rest