Articles, News, and Announcements

Market Watch ~ February 2009

February 9, 2009 - 12:49pm

   

Market Watch is a district by district sales report, a breakdown of statistics for the GTA, and published by the Toronto Real Estate Board.  Find the full report here. Read more

MPAC Issues 2009 Assessments

February 9, 2009 - 12:27pm

Many Ontario property owners have received their 2009 property assessment from MPAC. The base date of valuation used for 2009 assessment is January 1, 2008. The 2008 value will form the basis of assessment from 2009 to 2012. Increases in value above the 2005 values will be phased in over the four (4) year assessment cycle (25% per year). Read more

The Toronto Consort

February 9, 2009 - 12:07pm

The Toronto Consort is Canada's leading chamber ensemble specializing in the music of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and early Baroque. Some of Canada's leading early music specialists have come together to form the Toronto Consort, whose members include both singers and instrumentalists (lute, recorder, guitar, flute, early keyboards and percussion).

On this site you can find all about Toronto Consort.

Legal Tips

February 8, 2009 - 1:44pm

Notwithstanding the increasing reliance on title insurance in purchases of real estate, all buyers are well advised to secure either an up-to-date survey from the vendor or a new survey of any property being purchased; ideally, well in advance of closing so that the buyer's lawyer has an opportunity to review the survey for possible easements, encroachments and other title issues.  Read more

Karen Visser ~ Artist

February 7, 2009 - 12:42pm

Karen Visser, longtime Russell & Ward Realty client and established artist, has been painting for a number of years, and we are excited to offer this link to her work.  Read more

The Annex: The Story of a Toronto Neighbourhood

February 7, 2009 - 11:59am

The Annex is an area of much interest to home buyers in Toronto.  Close to many amenities, including the very deluxe, the area has long been a desirable location.  The story of how the Annex came to acheive its remarkable and harmonious architectural flair is told in "The Annex: The Story of a Toronto Neighbourhood.Read more