Posts tagged ‘The Danforth’
Danforth Holiday Cheer Event 2011
Tweet I haven’t talked much about my involvement with my local Business Improvement Area on The Danforth. In January 2011 I was elected by my fellow business counter parts on The Danforth to sit on the Board of Directors as Treasurer for the BIA and most recently I have also assumed the roll as Co-Chair. [...]
If Greece Came To Me For A Mortgage…
Tweet For more than 20 years our office has been located on the Danforth, an area of the city best known for it’s Greek cuisine and culture. Although the Greek influence in the neighbourhood has started to fade in recent years, some old Greek families and businesses hold on to the traditions of a homeland [...]
Mortgage Interest Rate Review – Dec 1st 2010
Tweet Mortgage interest rates have increased this week over last week due to an increase in bond yields. While mortgage rates have jumped about 20 points they still remain at all time lows. Contact a Toronto mortgage broker like myself to get yourself the best rates available. 2.65% – 1 Year Fixed 3.49% – 3 [...]
Si Espresso Bar & An Offer I Could Refuse
Tweet Last week I went to one of my favorite local coffee shops, Si Espresso Bar on Broadview at Danforth. My friend and owner Egidio (“Edge” for short) served me up one of his authentic Italian espresso shots to kick start my day as the warm morning sun shone through the large front windows and [...]
Monday Mortgage Minute – Interest Rates July 5th 2010
Tweet All signs are pointing to lower fixed rate mortgages again for the 3rd time this year. Bond yields are low and as a result we are seeing fixed rate mortgage prices dropping just a little bit further this week. The Bank of Canada has also dropped its benchmark qualifying rate for high ratio mortgages [...]
Mortgage Insight From The Foutainhead?
Tweet I’ve recently picked up the classic novel The Foutainhead by Ayn Rand (1943). Reading it this afternoon I came across an unusually insightful quote by one of the lesser characters in the book; Kent Lansing. “When facing society, the person most concerned, the person who is to do the most and contribute the most, [...]
Toronto Interest Rates Have Changed For The Better!
Tweet In a complete U-turn from the attitude and expectations of last week, one of our lender partners Merix Financial has announced a slew of competitive rate cuts. The mortgage interest rates have come down and I am happy to be able to offer you the following: -Fixed 5 year 3.75% (for closings before Feb [...]
Dough Bakery at 173 Danforth
Tweet Its not always about boring interest rates and mortgage stuff! Meet my neighbours downstairs. Dough Bakery opened autumn 2009 and ever since then the smell of freshly baked bread has filled my office driving me crazy when I’m hungry. Co-owner Benita talks about the concept, the menu and their amazing refurbished authentic espresso machine. [...]
