A very belated Happy Father's Day - it was a hectic weekend, what with Taste of Little Italy and I had two open houses.


Summer is officially here, which means it's ice cream season, and my local favourite, Death in Venice, is my go-to for unusual flavours, but there's no shortage of terrific treats in the city. My favourite flavour is Tiger Tail, which we always enjoy at the cottage, but you should be able to find it in the city now.


You'll find a list of the city's best ice cream parlours below, along with a wonderful feature on the St. Lawrence Hall Ballroom, one of the city's hidden treasures. This would make a great venue for a wedding or another occasion - it would be perfect for a special dance, which is something you know I love to do.


Now is also a perfect time for a road trip, whether you're checking out local markets, small towns or just need a short getaway. My favourites in the past have included Tobermory and the 1000 Islands. What are your favourite road trips?


You know I’m always happy to speak about the market, and what’s happening now is that we're seeing sales go up, but not the number of listings, which has resulted in prices increasing over the past few months, despite higher interest rates. If you're considering making a move, please get in touch. I think it will be a busy summer market, and I have three listings to share!


This weekend I am holding open houses at two of my listings, check them out below!


One open house will be at a beautiful traditional 3-storey Victorian home in the coveted family-friendly neighbourhood of Roncesvalles Village, where we'd be neighbours! The other open house is at a wonderful one bedroom plus den condo in the Arch Lofts Church conversion in the heart of the Junction.

As always, any referrals you may have are greatly appreciated. Please forward this to any friends or family who may be considering buying or selling in the coming months!


Take good care, hope to see you soon, and toodle loo for now.


Suzanne

Suzanne Manvell, 
Sales Representative
Your Agent For All Seasons And All Reasons of Your Life
Royal LePage Real Estate Services, Brokerage 
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12 of the Best Ice Cream Parlours to Try in Toronto This Summer

So, here’s the scoop. Toronto is home to a ton of delicious ice cream joints. Now that the weather is getting warmer by the minute, you'll want to try them all. These are some of the best spots for ice cream in Toronto that are sure to impress!


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5 Ontario Road Trips From Toronto You Need to Take in the Early Summer

Road trips from Toronto are the perfect way to escape the city's hustle and bustle, while exploring Ontario's natural beauty at your own leisure. Early summer is one of the best times to plan a getaway, before the peak of the season when places get too crowded.


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Hidden Toronto: St. Lawrence Hall Ballroom

Toronto's majestic St. Lawrence Hall at the corner of King and Jarvis is truly a sight to behold. 


In a city populated by towering skyscrapers, an elegant mid-19th century building is hard to come by, but its careful preservation over the years has made it an increasingly precious landmark in Toronto.


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Bank of Canada Increases Interest Rate

The Bank of Canada (BoC) has hiked its key interest rate to 4.75% from 4.5%, with the Bank Rate at 5% and the deposit rate at 4.75%. The BoC said that though consumer price inflation is coming down globally, underlying inflation remains stubbornly high.


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Featured Listings

V304 - 245 Perth Ave

$799,000


Welcome to this rarely offered 1-bed + den in the stunning Arch Lofts Church Conversion. Located in a prime area near UP Express, TTC, shops, cafes, and restaurants in Bloordale, The Junction, Roncy, and High Park. We are taking offers on Monday, June 26th.


Open house this Saturday and Sunday from 2pm-4pm!


Full listing

125 Macdonell Avenue

$2,399,000


This 3 storey, semi-detached, beautifully restored Victorian has all the modern conveniences, with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and a finished basement nanny suite.


Open house this Saturday and Sunday from 2pm-4pm!


Full listing

11 Sedgeway Heights, $1,280,000


This beautiful 2 storey, 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom home includes the potential for a nanny/in-law suite! Well located on a family-friendly street in the convenient and well appointed neighbourhood of Vellore Village.


Full listing

SOLD!

92 Gladstone Avenue


Sold above asking! Happy buyers + happy sellers = good real estate!

Market Report

The Greater Toronto Area housing market continued to improve from a sales perspective in May 2023. Unfortunately, the supply of homes for sale did not keep up with the demand for ownership housing. Sales as a share of new listings were up dramatically compared to a year ago. This is a clear signal that competition between buyers increased substantially compared to last year, resulting in the average selling price reaching almost $1.2 million last month.


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