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Yard Sale for the Cure

2006-04-18T15:17:00.000-04:00

Brooklin is hosting a Yard Sale for the Cure Event for Breast Cancer Research on Saturday May 27, 2006.

You can register for the event by making a small donation of $15 online at www.yardsaleforthecure.com, all proceeds go to the cause, and receive your yard sale kit which includes a t-shirt, balloons and a lawn sign, and you're all set!

Kits can be conveniently picked up at the new RE/MAX SPIRIT OFFICE in Downtown Brooklin. More info about the event: Yard Sale for the Cure

Ontario Property Assessments = too much tax

2006-03-29T13:05:00.000-05:00

CTV did a report last night regarding the way in which MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corporation) has been assessing properties for calculating taxes in Ontario. You have until the 31st of March to file a complaint about your tax assessment for 2006 but the Premier of Ontario is considering an extension. I live in Brooklin, does anyone else find the property taxes a little high here? Read the full story. Click here to view the Government of Ontario web site for more information.

Green Homes Are Good

2006-03-15T12:50:00.000-05:00

Check out my post on Greenthinkers called Building Green for More Green.

Greenthinkers is an eco-blog that discusses all things environment.

New Listing in Brooklin

2006-03-15T12:37:00.000-05:00

Just a quick note to inform you of a new home listing I have in Brooklin. It's an immaculate home in the northeast part of Brooklin. Check it out.

In case you are not familiar with the Village of Brooklin, it is a great community in the north part of Whitby.

be sure to check it out and my others in my Featured Listings section of my web site or search local homes right now.

Stunning Brooklin Home For Sale

2006-01-16T01:03:00.000-05:00

Check out my new listing in Brooklin.

• Bright, Open Concept.
• Warm Neutral Decor.
• Gourmet Style Eat-in Kitchen with Upgraded Dark Maple Cabinetry and Breakfast Bar.
• Maple Hardwood.
• Family Room has Gas Fireplace with Mantle.
• Big Master Bedroom with Walk-in Closet and Full Ensuite with Soaker Tub.
• Great Community
• Huge backyard (approx. 47' wide)
• Short walk to Park with playgym
• Relax and Welcome Home!

$297,000

Contact Tara D'Oliveira at Re/max Spirit Inc. to set up a viewing 905-655-1144!

New Restaurant for Brooklin

2006-01-12T16:18:00.000-05:00

I was excited to see that the new Shoelesss Joe's opened for business recently. It came as a surprise, no 'Grand Opening". The food was great and the wait staff is very friendly, my baby boy loves them! It's a great place for family, business meetings and hanging out at the bar. This is great for our town.

Do you heat your home with electricity?

2005-12-16T23:21:00.000-05:00

Good news! Hydro One has teamed up with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) to provide financial incentives for energy-efficiency upgrades to low-income Hydro One customers who heat their homes with electricity. It could be an average of 30% savings on heating bills. This is also great for those considering the purchase of a home that has electric heat. Often, these homes are much more affordable for first time buyers. Read the full article.

Carnwith Dr. & 12 Road Almost Open

2005-12-04T20:13:00.000-05:00

Good news for residents of Tribute's Village of Brooklin. The new road opening Hwy 12 up to Carnwith Drive looks like it is almost complete.

This should ease traffic in some parts of the nearby neighbourhood and create a safer left-turn alternative onto Hwy 12 instead of making the turn from Columbus Rd.

Thinking of becoming an investor?

2005-11-07T22:53:00.000-05:00

Invest in Durham Region. The Durham communities of Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa are all in top ten best areas to invest in real estate in Ontario according to a Toronto Sun article on November 6.

Have you seen this Richmond Hill Condo with Rooftop Terrace?

2005-10-11T23:09:00.000-04:00

Beautiful 2-Storey Town Style Home. Entertainer's Dream: Huge Private Rooftop Terrace with Gorgeous View Over U Of T Observatory. 2 Big Bedrooms & Lots of Closet Space. 2 bathrooms. 3rd Floor Loft/Den. Extra Large Living & Dining Area. Good Size Kitchen.Open Concept, Spacious & Bright. Best View! Attractive Hardwood Laminate. Central Air. Appliances Incl. Bright Underground Parking. Beautiful Unit Facing Out Of The Complex. Fabulous Area Next To Yonge Street. Relax & Enjoy BBQ's On Your Very Own Sundeck!! Inside photos

Town of Richmond Hill - Fall Tree Planting Events

2005-10-07T21:02:00.000-04:00

This is a great time of year to think about doing something for your community that the whole family can enjoy. Why not plant trees! Check out the fall schedule. If you take part in the event, please add a comment (below) about your experience.

More Trees in Brooklin

2005-10-06T17:23:00.000-04:00

If you live in Tribute's Village of Brooklin you may have noticed that they have (finally) added curb trees! New trees were put in along both Carnwith Dr. and Croxall Blvd.

See map

Shoeless Joe's Restaurant in Brooklin

2005-10-02T14:32:00.000-04:00

In case you were wondering what that restaurant-looking building going up in Brooklin at 7 & Baldwin was...I can confirm it is a Shoeless Joe's. The Shoeless Joe's web site and the frequent appearance of Shoeless Joe's trucks on site have let the cat out of the bag!

It will be a welcomed addition to Brooklin!

Famous Babies

2005-09-28T14:23:00.000-04:00

This is a note for all the new parents in Durham Region.

Famous Players at the Oshawa Centre has Famous Babies every Tuesday at 1pm. Famous Babies allows moms & dads to bring their babies with them to the movies.

They show normal movies (not kids or baby movies!) and there are lots of other parents and babies so you don't have to worry about disturbing anyone. You're all in the same boat.

I've been a few times and to be honest it's not much different than going to any other movies. The babies are actually pretty quiet for the most part!

Tickets are only $5 per adult. Arrive early to avoid elevator lineups.

Home in Brooklin

2005-09-26T22:29:00.000-04:00

Hi all! Beautiful new listing in Brooklin. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. Hardwood. Gorgeous Kitchen with front facing windows. Huge Master with sitting area. Ensuite bath has oval soaker tub and separate shower.

View this home.

Thank you for visiting!

2005-09-26T22:14:00.000-04:00

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Welcome!

2005-09-23T00:04:00.000-04:00

Welcome to Tara Talks. Tara Talks is part of the tarahome network.

My name is Scott and I am with Chartsengrafs Media. We are helping Tara run this site. We also help her with her real estate marketing.