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Why has Vision Zero Failed?

Friday, October 11, 2019

Why has Vision Zero Failed? If statistical projections hold true, then sadly, 2200 pedestrians will be struck by a vehicle (other than a bike) by the end of 2019 in the City of Toronto alone. 70% of these accidents will occur between the fall & spring equinox, due to shortened daylight hours...

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Friday, October 11, 2019

Happy Thanksgiving from everyone here at Accurate (Peel) Appraisals! With this family-and-food-filled holiday close in our reach, we can’t help but daydream about turkey and the smell of pumpkin spice and cinnamon. Thanksgiving is a holiday where we reflect on the importance of reconnecting...

Committed To Our Community!

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

We just wanted to share the following article, to help get the word out regarding road safety. https://www.caledonenterprise.com/news-story/9633969-analysis-hwy-10-traffic-and-collision-data-between-caledon-and-orangeville-show-need-for-provincial-safety-review/ In our profession, our appraisers ...

The Tragedies Continue…

Friday, October 4, 2019

If you have been keeping up with our recent blogs regarding the traffic and safety issues on Highway 10, you are familiar with our position on this issue. As we have repeatedly stated in our blogs, Highway 10 is a dangerously common source of major vehicle collisions, and requires various safety ...

Safer Roadways?

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Just imagine what 20,000,000 sq. ft. of additional trucking warehouse space will mean for our Dufferin/Caledon roadways. This 20 million sq. ft. of just-in-time warehouse delivery is a good guestimate to what has already been approved – never mind what is further back in the pipeline...

What Could Go Wrong?

Saturday, September 21, 2019

What Could Go Wrong? During each federal election, the intended policies offered by each candidate will always have varying opinions depending on which Canadian you speak to. Conservative Party leader Andrew Scheer has discussed a plan that is certainly a topic of debate. This latest proposition ...

Not Far from the Tree!

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands – one for helping yourself, and the other for helping others.” – Audrey Hepburn In one of our blog posts from July 23rd, 2019, titled Living in the City and Loving it! we had discussed various comm...

Meet & Greet Liberal MP Candidate Michele Fisher at Accurate Appraisals!

Friday, September 13, 2019

This coming Tuesday, September 17th at 2:00PM, Accurate (Peel) Appraisals will be hosting Michele Fisher, the nominated liberal MP, and you’re invited! Michele is a noted advocate for women’s rights & promoting women in business. Staying with the genre, it is certainly a perfect f...

Riverdale Fitness Mill Beer Run

Friday, September 6, 2019

https://raceroster.com/events/2019/25200/riverdale-fitness-mill-5km-beer-run-festival

5th Anniversary of Tour de Headwaters!

Friday, September 6, 2019

Some 5,000 First Time Home Buyers Will Win $65,000!

Thursday, September 5, 2019

Mortgage Professionals of Canada estimate that at least 5,000 home buyers will annually be beneficiaries of the new Federal government first time buyer program. The National Housing Agency is committed to spending $1.25 billion over the next 3 years. The government will pay up to 10% of the purch...

Yours to Discover!

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Canada’s Largest Rib Fest! The Rotary Club of Burlington unequivocally walks the walk, as this weekend they are hosting Canada’s largest, yet most inclusive, Rib Fest celebration. The event will be hosted in bucolic Spencer Park on the shores of Lake Ontario this Labour Day weekend...

To the Child in All of Us; Spread that Milkweed!

Thursday, July 25, 2019

Parents rejoice, the Super Generation has just arrived in a neighbourhood near you! The Monarch Butterfly through the month of August will be diligently laying the eggs of the Super Generation all over that ubiquitous Milkweed. This Super Generation that will fly over 3,000 kms back to the...

Earthquake to Tsunami!

Tuesday, July 2, 2019

The newly proposed federally funded firt time buyer program could create a tsunami with in the G.T.A for entry level housing! This program, which is slated to commence by mid September, enables qualified first time buyers to borrow (interest free) between 5 and 10 Percent of their down payment. I...

When Quality Matters

Tuesday, June 4, 2019

On a more personal note, we here at Accurate (Peel) Appraisals wanted to send a huge for your repeat business! As we are nearing the halfway mark, we can proudly announce that we are on track to completing approximately 3000-4000 appraisals this year and we could not be happier. Thank you so much...

My, How Things Can Change!

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Did you know that the first 2 recently reported cases of measles were recorded in Vancouver? Perhaps running with the absurd conjecture that ‘Toronto the brave’ will somehow remain immune to the housing malaise now besieging utopic Vancouver seems nearly as improbable, as assuming tha...

The Surreal Beauty of Notre Dame Cathedral (Paris)

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

This 12th century Gothic masterpiece has symbolized French culture for nearly 900 years. We never truly realize what beauty surrounds us, until it is taken away! Enjoy the photographic tour https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/world/gallery-in-photos-the-beauty-of-notre-dame-cathedral/

Could the GTA be next? Vancouver detached house prices plunge 33%

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Hypothetically, the million $ question remains : Will Canada’s wild swing towards retro populism deter the 100,000 new Canadians that annually call Toronto home from manning the housing parapets of the G.T.A ? Fact, the majority of new Canadians normally buy with > 50% equity position. ...

Mardi Gras Doppelgangers & Emblematic Ambassadors for International Women’s Day

Friday, March 1, 2019

While at Harvard, Cecilia Payne was credited by Otto Sturve with writing the most brilliant PhD thesis ever written. That thesis involved explaining the hypothesis that the stars primary elements are helium and hydrogen. Some 25 years later she subsequently became Harvard’s first female professor...

P R I D E Events 2018 #PrideTO #PrideMonth

Saturday, June 23, 2018

PRIDE EVENTS Pride Month in Toronto is well underway with the city’s top events happening this very weekend. It is a colourful time in Toronto where the LGBTQ community and their allies celebrate the diversity and inclusiveness of this city. Not sure what to do this weekend during the pride...