RESOURCES / LINKS

FINANCING

• CMHC Mortgage Calculator
  
  
• Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  
  
• Royal Bank of Canada Mortgage Centre
  
  
• TD Canada Trust Mortgages
  
  
• BMO Bank of Montreal Mortgage Solutions
  
  
• Scotia Bank Mortgage Centre
  
  
• CIBC Mortgages
  
  
• Understanding Title Insurance (.pdf format)
  Provided by First Canadian Title & The Financial Services Commission of Ontario
  
  
• Top Benefits of Title Insurance (.pdf format)
  Provided by First Canadian Title
  
  
• Financial Tools
  Various Online Calculators To Help With Financial Planning
  Provided by Chartered Accountant, Leo Sperduti

BUILDING, RENOVATING & MAINTAINING

• Renovation Planning (CMHC)
  
  
• ecoENERGY Government Grants and Rebates for Home Renovations
  Exhaustive list put together by Carson & Dunlop, outlining the various rebates & grants available to homeowners undergoing renovations.
  
  
• Energy Conservation - Searchable Incentives Guide
  (Ontario Ministry of Energy Website)
  
  
• Home Improvement Costs for 2007 (.pdf format)
  Ball park estimates for repairs and/or improvements to a typical three bedroom home in Southern Ontario (provided by Carson & Dunlop & Assoc.)
  
  
• Estimating & Budget Guide (.pdf format)
  Typical Costs of Residential Construction and Home Remodelling, Courtesy of Baker Street Home Inspectors (August 2007)
  
  
• Replacement & Repair Cost Guide (.pdf format)
  Typical Costs of Residential Construction and Home Remodelling, Courtesy of National Home Inspection (2009)
  
  
• "Carson & Dunlop Reports"
  Articles provided by Carson & Dunlop Home Inspections about home ownership covering topics from the basement to the rafters, including furnace maintenance, wiring issues, pests and more!
  
  
• FAQ: Underground Oil Tanks
  Provided by the The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA)
  For inquiries, please visit their website at www.tssa.org or call toll-free line 1-877-682-TSSA (8772)
  
  
• Health Canada Advisory: RetroFoam Insulation
  February 3, 2009: Health Canada is informing consumers that RetroFoam of Canada Incorporated imported and illegally sold RetroFoam insulation in Canada. For additional information, please call 1-800-443-0395.
  
  
• Vermiculite Insulation and Asbestos (.pdf format)
  Canadian Real Estate Association brochure, published June 2007
  
  
• Urban Planning (City of Toronto)
  
  
• City of Toronto Development Applications Status Web Site
  Site provides information on project data, approval process status, public meeting dates, and the assigned planner’s name and phone number.
  
  
• "Residential Character Preservation Guidelines For House Renovations, Additions & In-Fill Development In The Community Of Leaside" (.pdf format)
  Developed by: City of Toronto Urban Development Services, City Planning Division
  In Consultation with: The Leaside Character Preservation Advisory Committee
  
  
• Belyea Bros. Heating & Cooling
  "Experts in Heating & Cooling Older Toronto Homes"

HOME INSPECTIONS

• Ontario Association of Home Inspectors
  
  
• Peter Yeates Inspections
  
  
• Guardian Home Inspectors
  
  
• Baker St. Home Inspection
  
  
• Carson & Dunlop & Assoc.
  
  
• Brian Hardie, Elements Home Inspection
  
  
• Aetna Pest Control (Termite Inspections)
  
  
• The Home Energy Audit / Ontario Home Energy Savings Program
  Ministry of Energy's website providing information about the Ontario Home Energy Savings Program & how to book your Home Energy Audit.

GTA SCHOOLS

• Toronto District School Board
  
  
• Toronto Catholic District School Board
  
  
• (Search) Ontario Private Schools
  
  
• Manor Montessori School
  
  
• Leaside Children's House Montessori
  
  
• Mrs. Park's Nursery School
  
  
• Children's Garden School (Preschool/Nursery School to Grade 3)

PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT RESOURCES

• Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC):
  ---> Understanding Your Assessed Value
  ---> What to do if you disagree with Your Property’s Assessed Value
  ---> Instructions for Filing a Request for Reconsideration (RfR)
  ---> MPAC Forms Available for Download
  ---> "About My Property" a secure, online service that provides property owners with convenient access to basic property valuation information.

TORONTO'S LAND TRANSFER TAX

• Toronto/Ontario Land Transfer Tax Calculator
  
  
• City of Toronto's Municipal Land Transfer Tax Information

  RECREATION

• Toronto Parks and Recreation
  
  
• Toronto Public Libraries
  
  
• Leaside Curling Club
  
  
• Leaside Hockey Association
  
  
• Leaside Girls Hockey League
  
  
• The Leaside-East Toronto Soccer Club
  
  
• Leaside Atom Baseball (ages 9 to 11)
  
  
• Leaside Baseball Association (ages 11 and up)
  
  
• Leaside Lawn Bowling Club
  
  
• Leaside Badminton Club
  
  
• Ontario Tennis Association -- Toronto, Central-East Tennis Clubs
  
  
• Leaside Garden Society
  
  
• Sunnybrook Stables
  
  
• Leaside Music Studio Specializing in Early Childhood Music Education
  
  
• The Early Dance Centre Fun and educational dance classes for children with creative inclinations
  
  

YOUR GOVERNMENT

• Leaside Property Owners Association
  
  
• South Eglinton Ratepayers' and Residents' Association (SERRA)
  
  
• The City of Toronto
  
  
• The City of Toronto - 311
  More than just a phone number, 311 Toronto provides access to a wide range of online services, including self-service requests and tracking. You can also contact 311 by e-mail or fax.
  
  
• Mayor of Toronto - Rob Ford
  
  
• Toronto City Councillor, Ward 16 Eglinton-Lawrence - Karen Stintz
  
  
• Toronto City Councillor, Ward 22 St. Paul's - Josh Matlow
  
  
• Toronto City Councillor, Ward 25 Don Valley West - Jaye Robinson
  
  
• Toronto City Councillor, Ward 26 Don Valley West - John Parker
  
  
• Toronto City Councillor, Ward 27 Toronto Centre-Rosedale - Kristyn Wong-Tam
  
  
• Toronto City Councillor, Ward 29 Toronto-Danforth - Mary Fragedakis
  
  
• City of Toronto Wards Map - Find the Ward you live in!
  
  
• Elections Ontario - Find your Electoral District!

TORONTO REAL ESTATE BOARD STANDARD FORMS

Standard Forms Explained In Plain Language

              

The commonly-used real estate forms available for download below offer clause-by-clause plain language explanations of the legal terminology used throughout them. Understanding what you are signing is essential to having a successful transaction.

• Agreement of Purchase and Sale (.pdf format)
  
  
• Agreement of Purchase and Sale Condominium Resale (.pdf format)
  
  
• Agreement of Purchase and Sale - Commercial (.pdf format)
  
  
• Listing Agreement (Authority to Offer for Sale) (.pdf format)
  
  
• Confirmation of Co-operation and Representation (.pdf format)
  
  
• Seller Customer Service Agreement (.pdf format)
  
  
• Buyer Customer Service Agreement (.pdf format)
  
  
• Buyer Representation Agreement (.pdf format)
  
  

ONTARIO REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION BROCHURES

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• The South Bayview Bulletin
  
  
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• Toronto Archives -- East York Records (Research Guide)
  
  
• The Town Crier Online
  
  
• The Little Dollhouse Company
  
  
• The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors • Information about Richard Byford's designation: "M.R.I.C.S."
  
  
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