Episode 393 – It is Cooler In The Beach!

Episode 393 - It is Cooler In The Beach!

George O’Neill is driving along the 401 Highway in Toronto, heading back to The Beach. But before he goes back, George shows us the temperature in mid-town Toronto, which is 36.5 *C, a very hot and humid day in Toronto. But, the good news is that back in The Beach, the temperature drops to (only!)… Play Video

Episode 392 – Why Some Properties Sell Faster Than Others.

Episode 392 - Why Some Properties Sell Faster Than Others.

Wonder why some properties sell faster than others?  George O’Neill explains the reasons. At O’Neill Real Estate we focus on the three P’s of Marketing: Price, Promotion and Property, all of which must be in balance to address current market conditions. Price – It is important to properly price the property you are selling, to… Play Video

Episode 391 – Property Management By Walking Around

Episode 391 - Property Management By Walking Around

George O’Neill is visiting one of the houses his firm manages in the Upper Beach Estates. Our approach in managing a vacant property is to visit the property at least once a week and walk through the entire property, every room on every floor. We check all the doors, windows and especially anywhere there could… Play Video

Episode 390 – How’s The Real Estate Market?

Episode 390 - How's The Real Estate Market?

George O’Neill talks about the behaviour of the Toronto real estate market when summer rolls in, and he states that the market does normally slow down.  The number of transactions slows and this often affects the pace of price change.  When it comes to residential real estate George does not advise clients when buying or… Play Video

Episode 389 – Morning bike ride at Tommy Thompson Park, Leslie St. Spit.

Episode 389

Episode 389 of the Toronto Real Estate Musing video blog. We are at Tommy Thompson park, Leslie St. Spit with George O’Neill on Canada Day. It’s just a 30 minute bicycle ride from The Beach, and it is a great place to come out and enjoy the view of Lake Ontario and Cherry Beach, near… Play Video

Episode 388 – The Annual Fireworks Display at Ashbridges Bay on Canada Day 2011.

Episode 388

Episode 388 of the Toronto Real Estate Musing video blog. It’s July 1, 2011 and George O’Neill is celebrating Canada Day in Ashbridges Bay in The Beach, watching the Annual Fireworks Display with thousands of people attending the event. This is one of the many events held at Ashbridges Bay, a waterfront park located at… Play Video

SOLD: 261 Cedarvale Avenue, Upper Beaches / Danforth, Toronto

261 Cedarvale Avenue

Affordable detached 2+1 bedroom home in the Upper Beaches / Danforth area of Toronto. Many recent upgrades include kitchen and gorgeous bath on main level. Basement potentially could be used as an in-law suite with private entrance, and it has its own kitchen and a full four piece bath. Exterior Features Solid brick home with… Read More

Parking in The Beach: “You’re an arrogant pig”

Episode 382 - Parking in The Beach You're an arrogant pig

Episode 382 of the Toronto Real Estate Musing video blog. Parking can be a sensitive topic in Toronto, and is even more so on The Beach’s long, narrow residential streets. When George O’Neill parked his Smart car a few days ago, he received a little note on his windshield. Here’s an excerpt of what it… Play Video

Tired of talking to real estate robots? I am!

Episode 381 - Tired of talking to real estate robots I am

Episode 381 of the Toronto Real Estate Musing video blog. Do you ever get automated phone calls or emails? How do they make you feel? George O’Neill thinks they’re simply a waste of time – for both the sender and the recipient. We visited an open house a few days ago, and I just received… Play Video

The key to a great property manager – it’s the little things

Episode 380 - The key to a great property manager - it's the little things

Episode 380 of the Toronto Real Estate Musing video blog. What is the key to a good property manager? George O’Neill believes it’s the small touches that come from years of experience. One little tip I picked up over the years is to install a permanent exterior lockbox at each property we manage. It takes… Play Video