Passing a Streetcar in Toronto

George O’Neill discusses how to safely pass a streetcar on the right-hand side.  Note that if the doors are about to open, or are open, you must stop and let the people in or out.  If you have never ridden on a streetcar you should do so.  It is a great way to get around… Play Video

Following a Streetcar Along Queen St in Toronto

Just for fun.  I’m following the 501 TTC streetcar along Queen Street East toward The Beach.

Toronto Real Estate Market Watch Report – January 2009

  The Toronto Real Estate Board today released the market statistics report for January 2009.  As expected, volumes are down, prices are down and time to sell is up.  However, there were still 2,670 single family homes sold across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) in January. Toronto Vital Statistics: * Median Price across GTA dropped… Play Video

SOLD: 5 Crossovers St, Toronto

Sold, semi-detached in great Upper Beach Estates neighbourhood.     Check out all property details at:   www.GeorgeONeill.ca            [googlemaps http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&t=h&s=AARTsJrT8scBeSZNGM6KyAphkfT-hh49NA&msa=0&msid=113212377682778949597.000459bad7c44b16ac315&ll=43.686432,-79.297771&spn=0.014896,0.027466&z=15&output=embed&w=640&h=480]

Helping a FSBO

Earlier today I noticed this semi-detached property is still for sale.  It is listed with Property Sold.ca, a For Sale By Owner (FSBO) website. Last year when I saw the listing I contacted the owner to see if he was interested in letting me come take a look, since at the time I had a… Play Video

I Took the Plunge!

Okay, I finally decided to modify the way my Toronto Beaches real estate blog is structured relative to my website. First, I have moved my Toronto Real Estate Musing blog outside of my website.  I did this for two reasons.  First, I wanted individual blog posts to be fully searchable by individuals as well as… Play Video

93 Balsam Ave For Sale

This is a one-of-a-kind, gorgeous Beach home.  An open house is scheduled for this Sunday, from 3-5pm.  If you are in the area, I suggest you check it out. For property specifications, click on this link. George

ELO – Hold on Tight

In real estate, like any other interest or career, it is important to have dreams, and to pursue those dreams vigorously.   I think Hold on Tight by ELO is a great song, and a reminder to stay the course to pursue our dreams.  Honda is currently using this song on the new Accord commercial. Hold on tight to… Play Video