http://elli2008.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Elli Davis en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 11:45:13 GMT 2010-01-07T11:45:13Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971771 To understand the innovation and change that the mortgage business in Canada underwent, we first must make sense of the changes that happened in the housing market. The business was influenced by many . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 21:20:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971771 Elli Davis 2010-01-01T21:20:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977912552 Among all the government actions taken in Canada to improve last year’s real estate decline, the tax credit was one of those most accentuated. In parallel to the USA tax incentive plan, the Canadian . . . Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:48:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977912552 Elli Davis 2009-11-22T15:48:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977904581 At the end of October the Bank of Canada advertised it was to hold interest rates at the current level of 0.25%. Many professionals agree with the Bank of Canada's announcement. The low figures have . . . Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:47:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977904581 Elli Davis 2009-11-17T11:47:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977869556 As in most of the countries worldwide, Canada has executed a special set of policies to cope with the economic slowdown. These policies whilst known under many different names worldwide, in Canada it . . . Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:34:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977869556 Elli Davis 2009-10-25T22:34:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977859060 Triumph is down to careful planning when considering staging a garage sale. Preparation the key to success: To start with, are there a few of you wanting to sell merchandise or is it just you? Check . . . Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:43:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977859060 Elli Davis 2009-10-18T20:43:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977854745 As our car approaches the Regal Heights Bistro on St. Clair just east of Dufferin, the windshield wipers slap at driving rain that's turned this stretch of Corso Italia into a churning sea of gravel and . . . Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:39:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977854745 Elli Davis 2009-10-15T13:39:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977853060 Quince is one of the Toronto must-try places - a Mediterranean-inspired bistro with reasonable prices and fresh, innovative flavors. It has been rated as extraordinary by the Eye Magazine and after getting . . . Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:36:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977853060 Elli Davis 2009-10-14T14:36:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977829510 Do you find yourself going to your icebox several times a day during the summer? Is your house so unbearably hot that you dream you lived in Iceland? Every summer, this is a common scenario that impacts . . . Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:26:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977829510 Elli Davis 2009-09-28T18:26:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977822076 A new barbecue called Stockyards is in the area. It has been granted faultless 5's by NOW magazine. When you hear about new barbecue's your first thought is to be wary. I'm no different particularly as . . . Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:28:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977822076 Elli Davis 2009-09-22T17:28:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977820371 If you are a homeowner thinking of selling the property, or on the other hand a buyer seeking the perfect home for you and your family, you might be interested in the latest TREB report and the August . . . Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:59:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977820371 Elli Davis 2009-09-21T11:59:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977799109 The characteristics of a common condo purchaser was the topic of our previous article. Today we will look at the characteristics of a typical house owner. A house is Susie's preferred possibility. . . . Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:00:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977799109 Elli Davis 2009-09-03T21:00:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977797070 What are you scouting for? A house or Condominium. Specifically for first time consumers, this can be a hard question because each choice has its advantages and disadvantages. In this statement we have . . . Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:13:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977797070 Elli Davis 2009-09-02T13:13:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977789966 A report focusing on the Canadian real estate market conditions of 2008 and the 1st half of 2009 was recently released by The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. It is focused predominantly on the . . . Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:33:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977789966 Elli Davis 2009-08-27T15:33:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977770865 Once your bid for your dream home has been accepted, there is still so much to do before you can call the house trully yours. After your offer has been accepted, the next thing to do is to meet with . . . Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:19:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977770865 Elli Davis 2009-08-12T15:19:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977767998 We can say without any doubts that city transportation system is one of the elements that helps to create the city image. Population explosion in the last four decades, multiplying almost five times since . . . Sun, 09 Aug 2009 12:38:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977767998 Elli Davis 2009-08-09T12:38:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977747513 In 2007, when we faced the US property bubble burst, all the Canadian property market participants started to inquire: "How will the circumstances in property market in Toronto or Canada be progressing . . . Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:45:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977747513 Elli Davis 2009-07-23T11:45:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977735558 As a realtor in Toronto I travel a lot through Toronto every day and sometimes I can see people wearing these face or surgeon masks. There's about 70,000 ordinary influenza patients a year in Canada, . . . Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:54:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977735558 Elli Davis 2009-07-12T22:54:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977722330 Have you ever wondered what it really is that can explain the changes in property prices? In this article, I will go throught the main causes for the property prices´ shifts. I am writing from many . . . Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:04:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977722330 Elli Davis 2009-06-26T18:04:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977720078 If you are planning to purchase a home you always wanted, we will give you some advice on how to be successful. As I have more than 25 years of experience of selling Toronto luxury homes , so  I . . . Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:39:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977720078 Elli Davis 2009-06-24T10:39:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977707302 Reverse mortgage: are you considering it? Even thought I’m no financial advisor, as I’ve been selling Toronto condos for many years, every day I deal with people who know somebody that just . . . Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:18:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977707302 Elli Davis 2009-06-10T18:18:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977704019 I am happy to announce we run ellidavis.tv - site of video testimonials fromour clients. In the time of youtube an other video services, this is just another natural step for every professional.   . . . Sun, 07 Jun 2009 15:20:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977704019 Elli Davis 2009-06-07T15:20:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977683721 Our team in Toronto real estate is always busy, however, we always find time to enjoy some culture! Summer in Toronto has never been boring.As every year, Toronto offers thousands of diverse events . . . Fri, 15 May 2009 22:22:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977683721 Elli Davis 2009-05-15T22:22:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977667588 When considering buying a new condo, you should be aware of many pros and cons. I have prepared this short video for those who are about to buy a condo in Toronto, but also for anybody, who may be dealing . . . Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:05:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977667588 Elli Davis 2009-04-27T22:05:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977665232 Toronto is lately believed to be the next Dubai. How can this be true? Statistics say that in 2025 Canada will be a leading oil-producing country and maybe more needed for the “oily-hungry” United States . . . Fri, 24 Apr 2009 23:29:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977665232 Elli Davis 2009-04-24T23:29:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977594705 Canadian biggest city can be nicknamed "The Condo Capital of North America" Really, you can hardly find richer variety of condo living in this part of world. Lets visit ten most important condo . . . Sat, 14 Feb 2009 20:04:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977594705 Elli Davis 2009-02-14T20:04:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977551919 No matter if you are buyer or seller, probably you will choose a real estate agent to help you with this deal. There are several ways how to choose one. Let's say you are going to sell some Toronto . . . Sat, 03 Jan 2009 11:41:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977551919 Elli Davis 2009-01-03T11:41:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977509123 All quiet on the Toronto front. Almost. Generally, collapse still hasn't appeared (if you have read my prediction on Toronto condos site about the future of Canadian real estate, you shouldn't . . . Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:00:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977509123 Elli Davis 2008-11-17T17:00:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977439177 Cooling, or falling? That's usual question, when it comes to  Canadian real estate. Home buyers are hoping to get some bargains and home sellers are frightened they will lose thousands of dollars . . . Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:05:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977439177 Elli Davis 2008-09-04T12:05:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977408021 While I am in the real estate business , I am always curious about the news from US market. Everybody knows, what's going on there for more than one year. Falling prices, 2.5 million people facing . . . Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:52:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977408021 Elli Davis 2008-07-28T12:52:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977397416 Over-improving and overselling are the overbearing banes of the Toronto home-selling process. A careful balance must be struck between attending to the needs of the prospective buyer and not losing out . . . Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:43:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977397416 Elli Davis 2008-07-14T10:43:47Z