Chestnut Park Blog

• Twenty Questions with Stefan Brogren, King of Canada’s Degrassi Franchise About His Trinity Bellwoods Neighbourhood - Tuesday February 21, 2012
  You probably remember him as ‘Snake from Degrassi‘ and boy has he probably heard a lot of that, but as the only actor to appear in every season of the Degrassi franchise, Stefan Brogren has become a straight up Canadian …
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• Chestnut Park Talks to Brett Sherlock, VP and Head of Christie’s Canada About How the Famed Auction House Can Assist Real Estate Downsizers - Friday February 17, 2012
  As the spring rolls around, and we come creeping out of hibernation, thoughts will inevitably turn to the hot topic captivating many homeowners, is it time to downsize? With a home full of family momentos, grown children’s boxes of who-knows-what, and …
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• New to the Neighbourhood: Mrs. Bridal Boutique on Davenport joins the ever growing bridal community in Yorkville - Wednesday February 15, 2012
  It was a hunt that spanned from Ossington to Leslieville, but when Michelle Gunn and Kelly Power discovered 164 Davenport, a narrow three-storey Victorian with high ceilings and sun-drenched windows, it was without a doubt, their address. Had someone whispered …
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• Chestnut Park Guest Blogger and Interior Design Expert, Anne Hepfer is Singing the Blues - Tuesday February 14, 2012
  It’s that time of year when most of us are feeling the winter blues, yes; even despite the unprecedented amount of blue-sky days we have had this season. Dreaming of jetting off to warmer weather and sunnier skies? Our guest …
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• Toronto Market Update – January 2012 - Monday February 13, 2012
  The first month of 2012 began strong reporting 4,567 residential properties sold, an 8.8 percent increase compared to the 4,199 properties reported sold in January 2011. January’s result could have been even stronger if there was a sufficient number of available properties …
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• Property, Then and Now: the Yorkville Branch, Toronto’s Oldest Library, Has Seen an Evolution of the City From Classic Novels to the Digital Age. - Friday February 10, 2012
  Flashing back to 1903, New York’s Andrew Carnegie funded a series of four new Toronto Public Library branches with a budget of $350,000. Designed in a classical Beaux Arts style by architect Robert McCallum, the Yorkville Branch (in what was …
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• Collingwood Market Update – January 2012 - Thursday February 9, 2012
  The warmer temperatures experienced throughout the Georgian Triangle this winter appear to reflect the heat being generated by the real estate market in the area. According to the statistics released by the Georgian Triangle Association of REALTORS® (“GTAR”) for the month of …
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• 8 Romantic Ways to Spend Valentine’s Day in Some of Chestnut Park’s Favourite Neighbourhoods - Wednesday February 8, 2012
  Valentine’s Day is upon us, and whether you are just bursting with excitement about all the red hearts and bite-sized chocolates flying around town, or only mildly amused with the idea of expressing one’s love on a designated day, take …
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• Property Voyeur: a Peaceful Blue Mountain Retreat for the Hiker, Biker, Skier or Weekend Host in You - Monday February 6, 2012
  Fox Hill Farm at 615802 3RD Line in Blue Mountains, ON is the exact place you see when you close your eyes and imagine a happy home in the country. This gorgeous four bedroom, three bathroom property – surrounded by lush …
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• Comparing Collingwood’s Top Private Ski Clubs: Which One is Right for Your Family? - Friday February 3, 2012
  Owning a property in the Collingwood area means breathtaking views of Georgian Bay, a tranquil blanket of white snow, and the perfect proximity to Southern Ontario’s ski mecca. For residents and regulars alike, a membership at one of the area’s …
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