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When Property Values Are Underwater

March 5, 2009 By Leave a Comment

George O’Neill discusses what it means when property values are underwater.  He outlines the three conditions that must be present for this to occur.  If you have any questions or comments please send an e-mail to George@GeorgeONeill.ca or leave a comment on this blog post.

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Zoocasa Is Ramping Up

March 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment

George O’Neill recently met with Darrell Cox, General Manager of Zoocasa in Toronto and shares thoughts from that meeting.  Zoocasa is a real estate search site that was “soft-launched” in September last year.  The aim is to be the source for real estate related information for buyers.  Currently listings are being populated, and additional features… Play Video

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Seller Tips for an Effective Open House

February 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment

George discusses 4 tips you should know as a seller to ensure your Realtor is running an effective open house for you. Please excuse the poor zoom in this video as George is still getting used to his Flip Mino.  He promises to improve If you have any comments on this topic please e-mail George… Play Video

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Passing a Streetcar in Toronto

February 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment

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

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Following a Streetcar Along Queen St in Toronto

February 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment

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

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Toronto Real Estate Market Watch Report – January 2009

February 5, 2009 By Leave a Comment

  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

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SOLD: 5 Crossovers St, Toronto

October 20, 2008 By Leave a Comment

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]

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Helping a FSBO

August 8, 2008 By 2 Comments

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

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I Took the Plunge!

August 8, 2008 By Leave a Comment

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

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