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Real Estate Market in Toronto

david.cheung@century21.ca — Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Greater Toronto Area Realtors have just released the latest sales report for April 2013. Last month, 9,811 transactions were reported through the TorontoMLS system, which marks a 2.1% decrease in sales compared to April 2012.

On the other hand, a number of other sales indicators were in positive territory on a year-over-year basis. The number of new listings put on the market 18,270 (up 10.9%), the number of active listings 20,866 (up 13.5%), the average selling price $526,335 (up 2.0%) and the average days on the market (DOM) 23 (up 10.1%).

According to Toronto Real Estate Board president Ann Hannah:

Despite the headwinds we have experienced in the housing market this year, April sales came in quite strong in comparison to last year. As we move through the spring and into the second half of 2013, the demand for home ownership should continue to firm-up relative to last year… It is realistic to surmise that some households, who originally put their decision to purchase on hold, are once again looking to buy.

If you are looking to put your property on the market or to buy or sell your home, contact a Century 21 King’s Quay real estate expert today!

Victoria Day - Weekend Fireworks, Events & Store Closings

sharon.hunt@century21.ca — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Things to do and see in and around Toronto

In a few short hours the season’s first long weekend, and unofficial start of summer, begins. This year, Victoria Day falls on May 20, and it’s looks like we’ll have some great weather to get outside and enjoy some fun events happening in and around the city.

Victoria Day Fireworks at Ashbridges Bay Elena Elisseeva / Shutterstock.com

Fireworks

Friday, May 17, 2013

» Queen Victoria Park, Niagara Falls, ON [10:00pm]
Three shows, Friday, Saturday and Monday. Arrive early to catch the free Coca Cola concerts at 8 p.m. Free admission.

Saturday, May 18, 2013

» Blue Mountain, Collingwood, ON [9:30pm]
Enjoy fireworks, plus a day of live music, face painting, scavenger hunts, hiking, gondola rides, Grove Dancing and the 5th annual Rusty’s Rib Eating contest.

Sunday, May 19, 2013

» Canada's Wonderland, Vaughan, Ontario [10:00pm]
Wonderland’s fireworks show features over 4000 explosions set to a soundtrack of great music! Show free with park admission.

» Dundas Driving Park, Hamilton, ON [9:30pm]
Presented by the Dundas Valley Sunrise Rotary Club and free for all. Rain date will be Monday May 20, 2012 at 9:30pm. Free admission.

» Ballantrae Community Centre, Whitchurch-Stouffville [9:30pm]
Free admission.

Monday, May 20, 2013

» Ashbrige's Bay, Toronto, Ontario [9:45pm]
The City of Toronto will host a spectacular show with over 2,000 fireworks complete with a grand finale! Get there early for parking and a good spot. Free admission.

Victoria Day Weekend Events

Toronto International Circus Festival, whattodotoronto.com

» ROM Friday Night Live [May 17]
Dance, celebrate and explore the Museum like never before.

» Queen Victoria’s Secret Brewer’s Backyard [May 20]
A beer and food event at the Brick Works, with offerings from Great Lakes, Niagara’s Oast House, Granite and Left Field breweries.

» Artfest at the Distillery [May 18-20]
Outdoor exhibition featuring 85 top artists & artisans from across Canada, gourmet foods, live music and more. FREE admission.

» Toronto International Circus Festival [May 18-20]
Acrobats, jugglers, marionettes, unicycles, daredevils and clowns featured in an Alice in Wonderland inspired performance by The Circus Academy.

» Pirates and Princesses at Black Creek Pioneer Village [May 18-20]
Fairytale inspired entertainment and activities for children.

» Toronto Zoo Giant Panda Exhibit
Meet Er Shun and Da Mao, two giant pandas from the Chongqing Zoo, China.

What’s Open & Closed

CLOSED • LCBO and Beer stores • Government offices • Libraries & schools • Banks will be closed • No garbage pick-up • No mail delivery
OPEN • TTC, holiday schedule • GO Transit, Sunday schedule • Eaton Centre, Square One, Vaughan Mills, Bramalea City Centre and Pacific Mall and more • Tourist sites: Toronto Zoo, ROM, Ontario Science Centre and more

Happy Long Weekend!

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Fore! The Kids

pamela.prescott@century21.ca — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Third Annual Bradford Children's Charity Fund Golf

Tournament

Century 21 Heritage Group Ltd.'s 3rd Annual Children's Charity Fund Golf Tournament recipient for 2013 is Talon Collett.

Talon is a vibrant 6 year olf boy who has faced a challenge in his life called Acute Lymphoblastic Lukemia. Diagnosed on September 11, 2009, Talon has endured regular chemotherapy treatments that have needed to be administered on a daily basis orally and in the form of injections.

Although the chemotherapy treatments have currently ceased, they have left Talon with a weakened immune system, as well as other parts of his body. Talon often experiences numbing in his hands and feet, making mobility a challenge; decreased muscle control, particularly affecting his eyes and vision; thin membranes in the ears, which causes sporadic ear bleeds, and back pain from the lumbar punctures where chemotherapy was administered to aide in recovery. Doctors have told the Collett family that Talon needs to be re-socialized and taught to be a child again.

Aside from all of the challenges and changes that Talon has endured, he is looking forward to re-socializing and getting back to a regular life.

Talon enjoys video games and has a special interest in space and the universe; the sea and sea creatures. He also enjoys singing karaoke with his younger sister Tempest (3 years).

As a result of Talon's diagnosis of Acute Lymphoblastic Lukemia he now also reqires the aide of certified professionals:

A Physical Therapist (P.T.) and Occupational Therapist (O.T.) to assist, develop, maintain, and recover his daily living skills.
An Applied Behavioural Therapit (A.B.A.) and Speech Pathologist, to assist him with his High Functioning Autism (H.F.A.)
And a Neurologist and Psycologist to aide him with Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (P.T.S.S.) and Autism (H.F.A.).

These therapies come at an excessive cost to the Collett family. they require any support possible to help Talon work his way towards the life of an average 6 year old boy. Your support this year would mean so much to the Collett family and Century 21 Heritage Group Ltd. at this year's 2013 Bradford Children's Charity Fund Annual Golf Tournament.

This year the Golf Tournament will be held at The Highland's Golf Club in Bradford, Ontario. Come and join us for a game of golf, lunch and dinner. Other ways to support include, but are not limited to, prize donations and hole sponsorships. Please contact the Golf Tournament Co-ordinator Luis Moniz* with interest.

For additional information and sponsorship

opportunities please contact Luis Moniz* at

905 775 5677 ext. 5367

*Sales Representative

Plein Air Art Challenge on Victoria Day

david.cheung@century21.ca — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

If you have an appreciation for artistic creations, then come watch great art in the making at the Plein Air Art Challenge on Victoria Day, May 20^th from 12:30pm to 5pm.

This is the first painting competition organized by the Ontario Plein Air Society. It is a free event that will take place at Varley Art Gallery (216 Main Street Unionville), where artists will be competing for a chance to win cash prizes and a People’s Choice award.

After the painting session, all paintings will be put on display at the gallery and be up for sale.

While you’re there, enjoy free horse and carriage rides and live entertainment. Also make sure to check out the stores along Main Street; in celebration of women from May 9 to 20, many stores will be offering promotions on various women’s items, including apparel. Fill out a ballot for a chance to win a $200 shopping card!

Ample parking is available free-of-charge behind shops and restaurants.