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Real Estate Advertorial Shining a light on solar shades From blinds and curtains to shutters and drapes, there's no shortage of materials that can be used to enhance the look of your windows. One practical op- tion is to install solar shades. Here are some of the benefits of this roll-up window covering. • They protect against harmful rays. Solar shades are made of a tightly woven fabric designed to block out the sun's UV rays. The perforated material allows you to safely enjoy natural light in your home. • They offer privacy with a view. Solar shades provide a decent view of the outdoors while preventing others from seeing into your home. They also reduce glare. • They help conserve energy. Solar shades help keep your home cool on hot days, thereby reducing the strain on your air conditioner. This lowers your energy bills and helps protect the environment. Solar shades are available in a range of opaque- ness levels, allowing you to select a loose or tight weave depending on what you use the space for and how much light you need. Visit the stores in your area to find the right product for every window in your home. (NPT) in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, A pr il 8, 20 21 | 18 Which of These cosTly homeseller misTakes Will you make When you sell your oakville home? Oakville - A new report has just been released which reveals 7 costly mistakes that most homeowners make when selling their home, and a 9 Step System that can help you sell your home fast and for the most amount of money. This industry report shows clearly how the traditional ways of selling homes have become increasingly less and less effective in today's market. The fact of the matter is that fully three quarters of homesellers don't get what they want for their homes and become disillusioned and - worse - financially disadvantaged when they put their homes on the market. As this report uncovers, most homesellers make 7 deadly mistakes that cost them literally thousands of dollars. The good news is that each and every one of these mistakes is entirely preventable. In answer to this issue, industry insiders have prepared a free special report entitled "The 9 Step System to Get Your Home Sold Fast and For Top Dollar". To order a FREE Special Report, visit https://www.gtahomesoldguaranteed.ca/ seller_mistakes or to hear a brief recorded message about how to order your FREE copy of this report call toll-free 1-888-343-6354 and enter 1000. You can call any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Or Just text SLIP1113 to 555000 Get your free special report NOW to find out how you can get the most money for your home. This report is courtesy of James Stanley, Realtor®, RE/MAX Aboutowne Realty Corp., Brokerage 1235 N. Service Rd. West. Suite 100, Oakville, 905 842-7000. Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract. Copyright © 2021 Extending Toronto's Downtown Core To The East Sales Representative Royal LePage New Concept T: 416-449-7600 | C: 416-882-8048 W: www.urbancondogroup.com/prime-condos From industrial warehouses to motel strips, Parklawn and lakeshore, Liberty Village, the Distillery District, and all share similar pasts, they were all once underserved pockets of Toronto that were ripe for major revitalization and intensification. These neighbourhoods called for a transformation that would breed new opportunities that would open the door for investors, and home- buyers to buy properties at the ground level. Whether you are an investor or end-user, if you could turn back time, you'd probably wish you could have invested in these neighbourhoods before they became what they are today, correct? Just like you wish you could have purchased amazon or google stock 15 years ago before it took off. When investing in any asset class whether it is real estate, stocks, or a business, it is all about the right timing and identifying early leading indicators that signal growth opportunities. What if I told you that I have identified the biggest opportunity to invest in the new extension of Toronto's Downtown core, "the East Core" today! An opportunity to invest at the ground level and see your investment appreciate as the area regenerates. Let's start by understanding the downtown core and the "east core". If we were to draw a map and divide Yonge, west of Yonge to University and Bloor to Front Street we'd end up with the Financial District, Discovery District, Entertainment District, and Tech District, the economic engine of Toronto. "The East core" would naturally be east of Yonge to Jarvis and Bloor to Front. Both the "east core" and the downtown core, offer the most valuable element in any piece of real estate in which is location. They are both equal distance to major institutions such as Universities, Transit, and Employment, yet the "east core" offers one exceptional advantage over the downtown core and that is affordability. Affordability is the #1 deciding factor when people search for real estate. Price point means everything. Developers are no different. They are also price-sensitive to the land acquisition and development costs. With costs rising and issues with land scarcity in the core, developers must seek development opportunities to the east of the downtown core where it is still affordable and the city is investing in the growth through revitalization plans. In recent years the "East Core" has attracted and benefited from major investments in education, finance, technology, and health sciences, all of which have helped to drive exceptional regional growth. With instant access to transit and government improvements such as with the Ontario Line, established employment nodes, and the city's many attractions and amenities, developers are turning their eyes to the east and following the smart money. Kerr Street Mission's Every Day Heroes Our everyday heroes are the people that step up again and again to help KSM. Mitch Tracz (center of photo) is the manager of Starbucks on Lakeshore and Kerr. When Mitch joined the Oakville district in 2019 he started volunteering with staff to make KSM community meals every few months. When the pandemic started Mitch and his team, along with other Starbucks in the district, stepped up to make community meals once a month. Mitch expressed gratitude to his Oakville district manager Nick Salomons, who encourages volunteering. When Mitch heard about the toilet paper shortage at KSM he asked Nick and the other store managers if they could help. For the last year, each store has donated a case of TP to KSM each month, resulting in about 400 rolls per month for clients. Mitch shared at Starbucks they believe when you give back in your own neighborhood the impacts can ripple around the world to create stronger communities. We couldn't agree more. Thank you Mitch for being such a great leader and inspiring change within your organization. And thank you to all the Starbucks employees in Oakville who always step up to help out! KSM. 485 Kerr Street, Oakville. 905-845-7485. Charitable Reg. No. 897106845RR0001