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Weston: A Town in Toronto
A reader from Weston writes:
I happened upon your blog when I googled "Toronto Real Estate Blogs". Your contact info had a vague invite asking readers to tell you why we are reading it. Well, I'm planning on putting my home up for sale in spring and I was trying to figure out what potential buyers have to say about my area of town (Weston, in west Toronto) so that I can help my real estate agent market my place.
There isn't a heck of a lot written about the area, it seems.
I wonder why more people aren't investing in this area. It has a lot going for it - but a BIG thing is affordability.
Based on all the buzz about the sky-rocketing prices of housing in the rest of Toronto, I would venture to say there are a lot of people out there who feel like they missed the boat. Some people would be depressed about the prices of housing in Toronto being completely out of reach and locking out the average, middle-income, hard-working family.
There ARE bargains to be had in Toronto, and you don't have to move out of the city limits to get them, or pay a fortune in renovations.
My family and I live in the town of Weston. If you say "Weston", a lot of people turn their noses up at that. Yes - it used to be old and crappy. It still does have a rough veneer - but it's a gem if you do a bit of scratching! Like everywhere else in the city, it's turning around and undergoing gentrification. It has some really good things going for it - good bones! We have our own Go Station, a village area with good shopping, some decent mom and pop places to eat (where they know the regulars by name), a few really nice infill projects and a terrific farmers' market from June to October. The ride to Union Station is only 17 minutes long. Our area is also well-served by the TTC.
Myself - I live in a fairly new quiet enclave of freehold townhouses off of Weston Road, near Jane - a ten minute walk to the Go station. These 3-bedroom townhomes have their own garage, small yards and are between 1600 and 1900 square feet. They go for between $275 - $330K. Since most are under 7 years old, many still have their CMHC warranty. We feel good about sending our children to the new elementary school around the block, or letting them play in the community's new park. Getting your daily exercise is a breeze when you walk or cycle on the Humber River hiking/biking trails that our park's trails feed into. It's a very safe, family-oriented neighbourhood where almost every home has young children. My neighbours are always outside, children are always playing in the park, and we look out for eachother's kids. Just thought you would like to know, in case you ever tackle the subject - that it IS possible to have a nice, AND affordable, home within Toronto's city limits!
Too bad more real estate agents and more people don't know about it. Local real estate agents just aren't working too hard to market my area. So, I wanted to create my own buzz!
BTW - I really like your web site - I have learned a lot from it.
Thank you for the insight BTW. Weston sounds like a great place to me.
March 2, 2007 in Toronto Area Communities | Permalink
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I visited Weston 3 years ago it's wonderful and you now make me remember every thing I saw
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Posted by: sharm el sheikh investments | Mar 16, 2007 12:21:15 AM
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