a lot of people tell me that i talk a lot.

which makes it difficult for me to write blogs.  I'd much rather talk then type.

however, i have to tell you about an amazing new listing I have in Trinity Bellwwoods. and yes that means its in the 2nd coolest neighbourhood in the WORLD http://www.vogue.com/slideshow/1080625/fifteen-coolest-street-style-neighborhoods/

Welcome home to 50 Shannon Street

Perched high on the north side, this Open Concept Victorian has mountains...

With Easter behind us, and our hopes dashed for a Raptor playoff run, it’s time to concentrate on the task at hand, get that house all gussied up for the Spring market. There are flowers to plant and porches to paint. Curb appeal, after all, is the name of the game.  As if but a dream, the real estate market is back in full swing.

Freehold home listings saw a 16% increase last week with the biggest gain happening in the East and West core, particularly in the first time buyer segment...

go ahead, ask me if I know where taylor creek park is?

or where mortimer avenue turns into lumsden avenue?

or what elementary school your children will attend if you lived on Cedarvale Avenue?

because i know these answers and likely quite a few more about the east end...hey maybe i should change my brand from west-end-girl to east-end-girl? naaaaaaaah...

i have more clients today than ever before who are seeking out east york or east of the dvp to lay their roots.

in fact...

one week before the Fall market is supposed to start and you guessed it, i'm in a bidding war.  which was no surprise considering the low list price was designed to attract many...many buyers.

and last night was no exception.

so i got my skiis shined up and grabbed a stick of juicy fruit...oh wait that's a gum commercial...but i did suit up and got my game face on for a friendly night of competition.

competition is not new to me, i grew up playing sports and unlike todays...