GUIDE TO SURVIVE CORONAVIRUS
Recover Income, Minimize Costs, Overcome Isolation
This month we've decided to add more content than usual as we are living in unprecedented times. We wanted to put together a kind of 'Survival Guide' to help you during this difficult time. Please scroll down to the articles that appeal to you and disregard those that don't.
Please remember - be kind and let's support each other every way we can. We will get through this together. :)
Wishing you health and safety!
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Out of Work? Government Assistance to Help
Financially Survive the Pandemic
- Recover some of your lost income; Costs you can defer; Opportunities to reduce your costs.
2.
How to Avoid Contracting Coronavirus.
Tips to keep yourself healthy and fight the virus.
3.
Actively Survive Self Isolation
- Activities for adults and how to keep the kids busy while you work from home.
4.
NEW LISTING!
- Gorgeously Renovated 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom Townhome in Applewood, East Mississauga. Available Now for ONLY $620,000! Our members are the first to have access to this incredible opportunity! See below for photos and virtual tour.
5.
Battle Coronavirus with
Cabbage
- As we self isolate and stock up on foods with extended shelf life, Cabbage stands out as an inexpensive super food that can lasts up to 2 months in your fridge. We have two delicious recipes this month:
Fried Cabbage with Bacon, Onion & Garlic
and
Cabbage & Apple Slaw with Honey-Lime Dressing.
6.
Real Estate Corner -
Average Home Price in Mississauga Jumps Nearly $105K. Read below to find out what experts have to say.
7.
Featured Fur Baby
- Meet our April Fur baby Calla!
8.
Inspirational Quotes
Family members are welcome to submit photos of their own fur babies to be featured in future newsletters. Please email them to
[email protected]
.
Curious about what a neighbour sold for or what your home might be worth? We are happy to let you know. Email us at [email protected] or give us a call at 416 706-4400.
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GOVERNMENT AID TO HELP FINANCIALLY SURVIVE
DURING THE PANDEMIC
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Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
The Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action to help Canadians facing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Please click the links below to find out which programs can help you and your families.
Please note - when you click on the links below it will take you to the Government of Canada page where another link will be available for you to apply for the appropriate support.
Support for individuals and families
Support for people facing unemployment
Support for people who are sick, quarantined, or in directed self-isolation
Support for people who are unable to work
Support for people who need it most
Support for seniors
Support for students and recent graduates
Support to businesses
Avoiding layoffs
Access to credit
Support for farmers
Supporting financial stability
More flexibility
For direct access to the Government of Canada's website please click here:
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HOW TO AVOID CONTRACTING CORONAVIRUS
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The following information was passed to me by a friend. Although I haven't independently verified the content with the Canadian Health Organization, these tips offer value in any case.
The following is the information provided about how to combat the Coronavirus:
This virus is characterized by obstructing respiratory pathways with thick mucus that solidifies and blocks the airways and lungs. In order to be able to apply a medicine, you have to open and unblock these airways so that the treatment can be used to take effect. However, all of this takes a number of days. Their recommendations for what you can do to safeguard yourself are:
1. Drink lots of hot liquids, coffee, soups, teas, warm water. In addition, take a sip of warm water every 20 minutes because this keeps your mouth moist and washes away any of the virus that's entered your mouth into your stomach, where the gastric juices will neutralize it before it can get to the lungs.
2. Gargle with an antiseptic in warm water like vinegar or salt or lemon everyday if possible.
3. The virus attaches itself to hair and clothes. Any detergent or soap kills it. But you must take a bath or a shower when you get in from the street. Avoid sitting down and go straight to the bathroom or shower. If you cannot wash your clothes daily, hang them in direct sunlight, which also neutralizes the virus.
4. Wash metallic and plastic surfaces very carefully because the virus can remain viable on these for up to nine days. Take note and be vigilant about touching handrails and door handles, etc. In your own house as well - make sure that you are keeping those clean and wiping them down regularly.
5. Don't smoke!
6. Wash your hands every 20 minutes using any soap that foams. Do this for 20 seconds and wash your hands thoroughly between fingers and the back of your hands.
7. Eat fruits and vegetables. Try to elevate your zinc levels, not just your vitamin C levels.
8. Animals do not spread the virus to people. The transmission is person to person.
9.Try to avoid getting the common flu. I guess because this just already weakens your system and try to avoid eating and drinking cold things.
10. If you feel any discomfort in your throat or a sore throat coming on, attack it immediately using the above methods. The virus enters the system this way and remains for three or four days in the throat before it passes into the lungs.
Good luck to everyone. Take care of yourselves and please pass this information along if you wish. Hope it helps!
Stay Safe - Stay Healthy!
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SURVIVE SELF ISOLATION
ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS & HOW TO KEEP THE KIDS BUSY
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8 GREAT STAY AT HOME ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS
1. Participate in COVIDEO Parties
- Start a group chat to stay entertained and in touch with family and friends. Dinner parties, book clubs, crafts…
2. Jackbox Games
- Interactive Fun for Friends & Families. The main action of the game happens on your
TV
, but players use their own devices to input answers and make choices. You compete with each other by answering trivia or completing tasks that are voted on by the other players. It's a modern take on trivia or board games and is completely addictive. For more information click here:
Jackbox Games
3. Take an Online Class or Enjoy a Podcast -
If you've discovered a newfound hobby during your downtime, why not take it a step further and sign up for an online class? You could have a new life skill by the time this is over.
Or go online and try Ted Talks, Masterclass or just YouTube your topic of choice.
4. Teach your Pet a New Trick -
Your pets are sure to be confused as to why you're suddenly spending so much time at home with them. Take advantage of the situation and teach your furry-friend a new trick!
5. Make a Travel Bucket List -
Make a list of the places you've yet to explore, the trips you want to take and the food you've got to sample. Pinterest is the perfect place to find inspiration and pin places you want to go to. You can also save travel tip videos in your YouTube account for each destination.
6. Learn a Language -
Challenge yourself to learn a new language in just a few weeks, and be ready for your next trip away. With a ton of apps and websites that give you lessons for free, you've truly run out of excuses not to.
7. Organize your Photos & Computer Desktop -
If your computer’s desktop and phone are filled with random files, photos and documents, take some time to go through them and organize everything. Reminiscing while you sort through photos feels good!
8. Marie Kondo your Home -
We are all due a spring clean anyway but, given the current circumstances, why not take it a step further and organize every drawer, shelf and cupboard your home has to offer. You can watch Tidying Up with Marie Kondo on Netflix or YouTube for inspiration or simply follow the woman herself on Instagram to get some top tips on folding your socks the right way. Yes, there is a right way.
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KEEP KIDS BUSY WHILE YOU WORK FROM HOME
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1. Cosmic Kids Yoga
- Jamie leads kids through yoga poses as they follow her stories on YouTube. Your children stay active and quietly entertained. 'Stronger, Calmer, Wiser'. Ages 3 to 6.
https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga
2. Amazon Prime
- Amazon just announced it is making some of its kids’ programming available without a Prime membership. Content for all ages.
3. Story Time From Space
- Astronauts read books aloud while the text and images from the book are displayed on the screen. Ages 6 to10.
https://storytimefromspace.com
7. Amazon-owned Audible
is now offering
free audiobooks
for kids stuck at home. Kids everywhere can instantly stream an incredible collection of stories, including titles across six different languages, that will help them continue dreaming, learning, and just being kids.
8. Nickelodeon
has launched a new
website
with free content and educational coronavirus resources, like videos of SpongeBob SquarePants teaching children how to wash their hands.
http://www.nickhelps.com/
The network is also offering Noggin, its preschool-aged subscription streaming service, for free for three months.
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FEATURED LISTING - NOW AVAILABLE!
5-3665 FLAMEWOOD DR, EAST MISSISSAUGA
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HOT NEW LISTING!
5-3665 Flamewood Drive,
Applewood, East Mississauga
3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths
Spacious Townhome
List Price Only $620,000
Click Here for Virtual Tour
Spacious, Charming Home Nestled in A Unique 'Village Style' Quiet Community in East Mississauga. This Extensively Renovated Condo Townhome Includes:
✦ Newly Renovated Kitchen with a Peninsula/Island
✦ New Stainless-Steel Fridge & Stove; Black Dishwasher
✦ New HE Front Load Washer & Gas Dryer
✦ New Engineered Hardwood
✦ Freshly Painted Throughout in Designer Colours
✦ Three Renovated Washrooms
✦ New Flooring Throughout
✦ Newly Renovated Basement
✦ Top of the Line Lennox Furnace & Air Conditioner
✦ Upgraded Windows Throughout
✦ New Roof, Eavestroughs & Vents
✦ Upgraded Attic Insulation
✦ Upgraded Electrical Light Fixtures Throughout
Plus, Plus, Plus - please request full list of upgrades and inclusions.
LOCATION, LOCATION!
One Bus To Subway & Square One; Minutes To 403, 401, QEW, Schools & Ice Rinks.
SHOWINGS & ACCESS
Given the current state of emergency we have made available: a video walk through tour, home inspection, and status certificate. We are unable to allow showings during this time but are happy to accept an offer conditional on an in-person inspection of the property within 2 days of the isolation ban being lifted.
READY & AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST:
✦ Data sheet w/ all relevant property details
✦ List of Renovations, Inclusions & Exclusions
✦ Community Amenity Features
✦ Home Inspection Report
✦ Status Certificate
Please Contact Evelyn if you are interested or would like more information @
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Battle Coronavirus with
Cabbage
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As we self isolate and stock up on foods with extended shelf life, Cabbage stands out as an inexpensive super food that can lasts up to 2 months in your fridge
Nutrient Rich w/:
Low Calories, Protein, Fiber, Vitamins K,C, B6, Folate, Manganese, Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium, Vit A, Iron & Riboflavin, antioxidants, Sulfur, Polyphenols, Phytosterols.
Health Benefits:
Reduce Inflammation, Protects from Free Radical Damage, Improves Digestion, Heart Healthy, Lowers Cholesterol & Blood Pressure and more.
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Fried Cabbage with Bacon, Onion & Garlic
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Ingredients:
- 1 (12 ounce) package bacon
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large head cabbage, cored and sliced
- 1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon paprika
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Preparation:
1. Cook bacon in a deep skillet over medium heat until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove bacon from skillet and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve 1/4 cup drippings in skillet.
2. Add the onion and garlic to drippings in skillet; cook and stir until the onion caramelizes; about 10 minutes.
3. Stir cabbage in hot bacon drippings over medium heat until cabbage wilts, 5 to 7 minutes.
4. Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika.
5. Crumble bacon over cabbage. Stir and simmer until bacon is warmed, 2 to 3 minutes.
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Cabbage and Apple Slaw with Honey-Lime Dressing
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Ingredients:
- 1/2 small red cabbage (about 1 pound), cored, quartered, and thinly shredded
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 small Granny Smith apple, cored, quartered and cut into matchsticks (about 1 cup)
- 1 bunch scallions (white and tender green parts), chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons whole-grain Dijon mustard
- Freshly grated zest of 1 medium lime
- Juice of 1 medium lime
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup pecan pieces, toasted if desired
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INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Toss together the cabbage and salt in a colander. Place over a large bowl to collect the liquid and let stand for 1 hour at room temperature. Discard the accumulated liquid, wipe out the bowl, and transfer the cabbage into it.
2. Core and cut the apple into matchsticks and add to the cabbage. Chop the scallions into small pieces and add to the cabbage. Toss to combine.
3. Place the mayonnaise, honey, mustard, lime zest, lime juice, and poppy seeds in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Pour over the cabbage mixture and toss thoroughly.
4. Taste and season with pepper as needed. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate. Stir in the pecans just before serving.
Serve & Enjoy!
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REAL ESTATE CORNER
Average Home Price in Mississauga Jump Nearly $105K
in a Single Month
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Mississauga’s real estate market continued to heat up last month, with the average home price spiking nearly $105,000. That’s right, the average Mississauga home price rose more than $100k — in just one month.
The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board released its February GTA market statistics earlier in March, revealing the average price of a home in Canada’s sixth-largest city hit $887,218 — an incredible 13.4%, or $104,803, increase from the $782,415 average just 30 days before.
Compared to this time last year, Mississauga saw an 18.9% increase in the average sale price for all dwellings, hitting an average of $846,745 last month compared to $712,625 in February 2019. Moreover, total sales were also up significantly this February, growing 31.3% from 523 in 2019 to 687 in 2020.
“As market conditions tightened over the past year, competition between buyers has clearly increased. This resulted in a further acceleration in year-over-year price growth in February.”
The real estate market in Mississauga saw impressive numbers across the board last month, with the condo market experiencing the biggest average increases.
Apartment-style condominiums were up 22.8% from $445,854 in February 2019 to $547,524 the same month this year. The average year-over-year price for townhouse-style condos also steadily increased from $581,468 to $682,680 — a difference of 17.4%.
The average cost for a detached home in Mississauga grew 16.1%, from $1,062,477 in February 2019 to $1,233,623 in February 2020, while semi-detached units increased to $840,414, up 9.2% from $769,31 at this time last year.
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MEET CALLA!
Calla (short for Call-Lily) is a rescue dog from St. Lucia. Our lovely clients took their honeymoon to St. Lucia back in April and they helped bring back a total of 8 dogs to Canada for adoption! We couldn't be more proud and you know how much we love our fur babies!
Fun Fact:
Stray dogs from the Caribbean are known as "pot-cakes"; the name comes from the congealed peas and rice mixtures traditionally cooked by local residents which cakes to the bottom of the pot and would be later fed to the dogs.
We hope these pics bring a smile to your face and a giggle to your day. If you have any pet photos that you would like to share, please email us so we can include your fur-baby in our next newsletter.
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“Be the change you want to see in the World”
—
Mahatma Gandhi
“History has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope
can take on a life of its own.”
— Michelle Obama
"Defeat is a state of mind; no one is ever defeated
until defeat has been accepted as a reality."
-
Bruce Lee
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416 706-4400
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Independently Owned and Operated
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