June 1, 2012

President’s Toronto SUN Column: TREB Announces Commercial Building Awards

Canada has received high marks in a number of studies conducted by various international consulting firms that include Forbes, FutureBrand and Reputation Institute. 
May 31, 2012

Bamboo Flooring is good for the environment via Homelife

Bamboo Flooring

Bamboo floors are increasingly being used as an alternative to laminate and hardwood flooring. Modern engineering techniques allow bamboo to be formed into a wide array of beautiful presentations that have nothing to do with bamboo’s tiki lounge image of the past. Colour, finish options and durability are similar to traditional wood floors.

How do they do it?

Bamboo is cut and laminated into sheets and planks. This process involves cutting stalks into thin strips, planing them flat, boiling and drying the strips which are then glued, pressed and finished into luxurious flooring. The quality of bamboo laminate varies between manufacturers and the maturity of the plant from which it was harvested. The sturdiest products fulfill their claims of being up to three times harder than oak hardwood but others may be softer than standard hardwood.

Other reasons to consider Bamboo?

Bamboo is good for the environment. Bamboo is actually a rapidly growing grass and not wood. It can be harvested every five to seven years unlike most hardwood species used for flooring that reach saleable size in fifty to one hundred years. Bamboo also regenerates itself without needing to be replanted and requires minimal use of pesticides or fertilizers.

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May 29, 2012

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May 25, 2012

President’s Toronto SUN Column: Serving Others Is The Highest Honour Of All

One aspect of being a REALTOR® that never ceases to inspire me is the window I’m given into my clients’ hopes, challenges and interests. Throughout the years I’ve collected a wealth of knowledge on various cultures, causes and pastimes. Like you, Greater Toronto REALTORS® lead lives that are far from one-dimensional.