A Great Neighbourhood Steps From Bloor St. Shops And Ossington Ttc Station.
Be Sure To Have A Look At The 269 Delaware Ave Virtual Tour!
Visit Ryan Roberts At The Public Open House On Saturday Nov. 7 From 1-3Pm.
For more details Click Here
Thursday, November 5, 2009
269 Delaware Avenue For Sale - Dovercourt Park Home
A Great Neighbourhood Steps From Bloor St. Shops And Ossington Ttc Station.
Be Sure To Have A Look At The 269 Delaware Ave Virtual Tour!
Visit Ryan Roberts At The Public Open House On Saturday Nov. 7 From 1-3Pm.
For more details Click Here
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Eco Home Quick Tip - Solar Panels Explained
What type of solar panels are there?
The term "solar panel" has been used loosely. Each solar panel actually fulfills one of two very distinct roles: it is used either to make electricity (photovoltaic panels or PVCs), or to make hot water (solar thermal water heating systems, solar thermal collectors, or simply solar collectors).
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Ryan Roberts Web Sites
Here are a list of all of my websites, all of which have helpful information about Toronto Real Estate Sales:
www.MyDreamTorontoHome.com
www.Twitter.com/TORealEstate
http://Blog.MyDreamTorontoHome.com
www.RyanRoberts.ca
For Dufferin Grove Real Estate Information (www.DufferinGroveHomes.com)
For Toronto Annex Real Estate Information (www.TorontoAnnexHomes.com)
For Toronto Summerhill Real Estate Information (www.TorontoSummerhillHomes.com)
www.MyDreamTorontoHome.com
www.Twitter.com/TORealEstate
http://Blog.MyDreamTorontoHome.com
www.RyanRoberts.ca
For Dufferin Grove Real Estate Information (www.DufferinGroveHomes.com)
For Toronto Annex Real Estate Information (www.TorontoAnnexHomes.com)
For Toronto Summerhill Real Estate Information (www.TorontoSummerhillHomes.com)
Saturday, October 24, 2009
The Benefits Of Working With Ryan Roberts...
Why have Ryan Roberts help you sell your home?
* Ryan knows the new ways to market homes: Sorry – a sign on the lawn and an ad in your local paper doesn’t work these days. Potential buyers are using sources on the Internet to find their next home. And a simple listing on the Toronto Real Estate Board’s MLS system doesn’t set your home apart.
* Ryan will position your home properly: Different homes suit different types of buyers. Ryan will position it appropriately so that you get the best offers.
* Ryan will negotiate on your behalf: While you will ultimately make the decision on whether to accept an offer for your home, Ryan will work on your behalf to ensure that the offers maximize your home’s value.
* Ryan will help overcome the challenges to completing the sale: When an offer is presented with conditions, it is important to get the conditions addressed as quickly as possible so that the offer is ‘firm’. Ryan will work with the buyer’s representative to ensure a conditional offer is made ‘firm’ as quickly as possible.
* Ryan’s website is well-placed in major search engines like Google, Bing and Yahoo: Most Realtors have a website on which to advertise your property – but if nobody can find it in the major search engines, its like a billboard standing in the middle of the forest. Ryan invests in professional search engine optimization services so that when someone searches for ‘central Toronto homes’, for example, his site is at the top of Google and Yahoo – providing your property with more exposure.
Why have Ryan Roberts help you buy your home?
* You don't pay Ryan, period: When Ryan is representing you, his commission is paid by the seller. His only goal is to represent you in buying the home that is right for you and your family. Put him to work for you -- that's what he's here for!
* Ryan is a full-time Realtor: There are lots of part-time real estate sales representatives in Toronto. Ryan devotes his full working week to his clients and doesn't have to try to work around another job. You get his full attention.
* Ryan will find you the best home: Many of the best homes sell before they are even advertised. When you work with a Realtor like Ryan, you will have the ability to search through all of the homes for sale in the Toronto market -- not just the ones that are left over.
* Ryan uses technology effectively: With near-instant access to new listings as soon as they are input into the Toronto Real Estate Board's Multiple Listing Service (MLS), Ryan has the ability to find you the home that's best for you as soon as it comes on the market -- so that you can move quickly before competition heats up.
* Ryan will negotiate on your behalf to help you get the home you want. He knows when you, as the buyer, have the upper hand in negotiations and, more importantly, when you don't. Each situation requires different negotiation techniques, and Ryan has the experience to navigate these waters effectively to ensure you get the home you want at the best price.
* Ryan is a 'local': Ryan works and lives in central Toronto and knows the pros and cons of each of the communities within. He diligently analyses each area in which he works. He knows the trends, the up-and-coming aspects of the neighbourhoods and what ultimately makes for a good, sound investment.
* Ryan will help you get the home you want: Just about every real estate transaction has challenges. Whether it is a financing issue or a home inspection that's turned up something nasty, there is usually something that makes the situation 'interesting'. With Ryan on your side, he'll help you get through these challenges in a manner that is as stress-free as possible.
Ryan treats each and every client with the utmost respect and appreciates that every individual has his or her own unique needs and wants. He is the consummate professional. Ryan guides and educates his clients and negotiates the best price - - no exceptions. His clients understand every step of the process so that they can make the best decision possible for themselves and their family.
Find out more. Call Ryan at 416-519-4040 and chat about how he can help you reach your real estate goals! Visit Ryan's Website
* Ryan knows the new ways to market homes: Sorry – a sign on the lawn and an ad in your local paper doesn’t work these days. Potential buyers are using sources on the Internet to find their next home. And a simple listing on the Toronto Real Estate Board’s MLS system doesn’t set your home apart.
* Ryan will position your home properly: Different homes suit different types of buyers. Ryan will position it appropriately so that you get the best offers.
* Ryan will negotiate on your behalf: While you will ultimately make the decision on whether to accept an offer for your home, Ryan will work on your behalf to ensure that the offers maximize your home’s value.
* Ryan will help overcome the challenges to completing the sale: When an offer is presented with conditions, it is important to get the conditions addressed as quickly as possible so that the offer is ‘firm’. Ryan will work with the buyer’s representative to ensure a conditional offer is made ‘firm’ as quickly as possible.
* Ryan’s website is well-placed in major search engines like Google, Bing and Yahoo: Most Realtors have a website on which to advertise your property – but if nobody can find it in the major search engines, its like a billboard standing in the middle of the forest. Ryan invests in professional search engine optimization services so that when someone searches for ‘central Toronto homes’, for example, his site is at the top of Google and Yahoo – providing your property with more exposure.
Why have Ryan Roberts help you buy your home?
* You don't pay Ryan, period: When Ryan is representing you, his commission is paid by the seller. His only goal is to represent you in buying the home that is right for you and your family. Put him to work for you -- that's what he's here for!
* Ryan is a full-time Realtor: There are lots of part-time real estate sales representatives in Toronto. Ryan devotes his full working week to his clients and doesn't have to try to work around another job. You get his full attention.
* Ryan will find you the best home: Many of the best homes sell before they are even advertised. When you work with a Realtor like Ryan, you will have the ability to search through all of the homes for sale in the Toronto market -- not just the ones that are left over.
* Ryan uses technology effectively: With near-instant access to new listings as soon as they are input into the Toronto Real Estate Board's Multiple Listing Service (MLS), Ryan has the ability to find you the home that's best for you as soon as it comes on the market -- so that you can move quickly before competition heats up.
* Ryan will negotiate on your behalf to help you get the home you want. He knows when you, as the buyer, have the upper hand in negotiations and, more importantly, when you don't. Each situation requires different negotiation techniques, and Ryan has the experience to navigate these waters effectively to ensure you get the home you want at the best price.
* Ryan is a 'local': Ryan works and lives in central Toronto and knows the pros and cons of each of the communities within. He diligently analyses each area in which he works. He knows the trends, the up-and-coming aspects of the neighbourhoods and what ultimately makes for a good, sound investment.
* Ryan will help you get the home you want: Just about every real estate transaction has challenges. Whether it is a financing issue or a home inspection that's turned up something nasty, there is usually something that makes the situation 'interesting'. With Ryan on your side, he'll help you get through these challenges in a manner that is as stress-free as possible.
Ryan treats each and every client with the utmost respect and appreciates that every individual has his or her own unique needs and wants. He is the consummate professional. Ryan guides and educates his clients and negotiates the best price - - no exceptions. His clients understand every step of the process so that they can make the best decision possible for themselves and their family.
Find out more. Call Ryan at 416-519-4040 and chat about how he can help you reach your real estate goals! Visit Ryan's Website
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
GTA Realtors report mid-October sales and average price stats.
In the first two weeks of October, Greater Toronto Realtors reported 3,631 sales – up 34 per cent compared to the first two weeks of October 2008. The average price for these transactions was up 17 per cent year-over-year to $414,479.
"While demand for existing homes has remained strong, it is important to recognize the context of current statistics. We are now making comparisons to the fall of 2008 when we experienced a marked decline in sales and average price," said TREB President Tom Lebour.
Year-to-date sales, at 69,964 are up six per cent compared to 2008. Average price, at $389,687, is up by two per cent.
"Tight market conditions throughout the GTA will continue to exert upward pressure on home prices in the fourth quarter," explained Jason Mercer, TREB's Senior Manager of Market Analysis. “Expect more listings in 2010 as home owners react to the price gains experienced in the second half of 2009.”
Courtesy of TREB
For information about your neighbourhood please conatact Ryan Roberts Bosley Real Estate Ltd.
In the first two weeks of October, Greater Toronto Realtors reported 3,631 sales – up 34 per cent compared to the first two weeks of October 2008. The average price for these transactions was up 17 per cent year-over-year to $414,479.
"While demand for existing homes has remained strong, it is important to recognize the context of current statistics. We are now making comparisons to the fall of 2008 when we experienced a marked decline in sales and average price," said TREB President Tom Lebour.
Year-to-date sales, at 69,964 are up six per cent compared to 2008. Average price, at $389,687, is up by two per cent.
"Tight market conditions throughout the GTA will continue to exert upward pressure on home prices in the fourth quarter," explained Jason Mercer, TREB's Senior Manager of Market Analysis. “Expect more listings in 2010 as home owners react to the price gains experienced in the second half of 2009.”
Courtesy of TREB
For information about your neighbourhood please conatact Ryan Roberts Bosley Real Estate Ltd.
Compact Fluorescent - Eco Quick Tip
Compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) beat incandescent bulbs by a ratio of 4:1, and replacing a 100-watt incandescent bulb with a 23-watt CFL saves you $76 in electric power costs, plus 980 pounds of CO2 over the life of the lamp.
For more information on how to make your home or condo more eco-friendly visit my website. Every little step helps both the environment and your monthly expenses.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
City of Toronto Launches New Home Renovation Grant Program
The City of Toronto has launched Home Energy Assistance Toronto (HEAT),
a new incentive program offering residents up to $1,000 when they
upgrade their home insulation. HEAT is open to residents of low-rise
residential properties, such as detached and semi-detached houses, and
townhomes, and is designed to encourage Torontonians to undertake
improvements to increase their home*s energy efficiency, reduce
associated greenhouse gas emissions, and save money every month on their
home*s energy bills.
According to research from Ontario Power Authority (2006), residents
who retrofit their insulation and use electricity to heat and cool their
homes will save, on average, more than 2000 kWh of energy, over $150 on
their annual energy bill, and 0.5 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions.
Residents who use gas will save 600 cubic metres, more than $250 on
their annual energy bill, and an estimated 1.2 tonnes of greenhouse gas
emissions from entering the air.
Home Energy Assistance Toronto is a partnership between the City and
the Federal ecoENERGY Retrofit-Homes, and means that homeowners can now
access insulation grants of up to $8,750 in total from all three levels
of government. Residents who undertake other important energy efficient
upgrades (such as improving toilets, doors, windows or heating and
cooling systems) can leverage even more funds - up to a combined
$11,000.
To be eligible, homeowners must follow the steps outlined by the
Federal program, which include the need to hire an Energy Advisor,
certified by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), to conduct a Home Energy
Assessment prior to renovation. For more information on eligibility
requirements, visit http://www.ecoaction.gc.ca/homes.
The advisor begins by conducting a Home Energy Assessment and creates a
personalized Energy Efficiency Evaluation Homeowner Report. This report
states the homes current efficiency rating and features a list of
measures that could be completed to reduce its energy consumption, along
with grants for each listed improvement. Suggested retrofits could
include upgrades to insulation, as well as windows, doors, heating and
cooling systems, plus ways to conserve water.
In total, ecoENERGY Retrofit-Homes offers residents up to $5,000 in
home efficiency grants. Ontario's Home Energy Savings Program then
matches these grants for another $5,000 (maximum). When combined with
HEAT, this means that homeowners can now access up to $11,000 in total
grants when they upgrade their home insulation, and also implement other
important energy efficient upgrades.
HEAT funds are available to residents who fulfill the eligibility
criteria and complete their home renovations between August 6, 2009 (the
date of Councils decision to implement HEAT) and March 31, 2012.
Visit www.livegreentoronto.ca for more information on the recommended
insulation measures for each area of the home.
From Councillor Adam Giambrone e-newsletter for Dufferin Grove Area.
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