AN OPTIMISTIC JUNE: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TORONTO’S MARKET
June marked Garry Bhaura’s first month as Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) President, and things started off on a good note. There were positive shifts in Toronto’s housing market, including gains in both average home prices and the number of sales that occurred. Now, many commentators have turned their attention to predicting the levels of […]
Your Guide to Lawrence Park
Urban neighbourhoods don’t get more idyllic than Lawrence Park. Blessed with natural beauty and charming historic homes, this garden suburb provides a level of tranquility that’s hard to find elsewhere in Toronto. While the area is generally quiet, a central location and proximity to top-notch amenities prevent it from ever getting dull. If you’re looking […]
The Top Private Schools in Toronto
Like a good real estate investment, finding the top school for your child requires well-honed research and the help of local professionals. Luckily, our city is home to some of the most highly-rated private schools in the area, province, and even the country. To narrow in on the right choice for your family, consider these 5 top private […]
An Indicative January: What’s Happening in Toronto’s Market?
2017’s record-breaking January stays on top This January was nothing to sneeze at – but it wasn’t quite enough to unseat 2017’s January as one of the busiest sales months ever. That isn’t to say that this January had nothing going for it. More than 8,500 new listings were added to MLS last month. That’s […]
Luxury 101: Defining High-End Real Estate Terms
Feel like your real estate vocabulary could use a boost? There’s plenty of real estate jargon out there, but which words carry the most meaning? Specifically, which of these real estate definitions apply best to the world of luxury real estate? Here are 7 luxury terms that you need to know more about… 1. Private […]
2017 Year in Review: What Happened in Toronto’s Market?
A record-setting number of sales in…2016. It’s no surprise that Toronto’s 2017 sales numbers pale in comparison to the record-setting 2016. There were almost 20% fewer sales throughout the year in comparison to 2016, with many buyers waiting for prices to bottom out and sellers holding out for long-term price growth. The slower activity is […]
Investment in the Sky: The Pros and Cons of Penthouses
It doesn’t get any better than the penthouse. Expansive views, high ceilings, and the feeling of seclusion that you don’t often get in high rises are all great reasons to invest. But it’s not all good news. Penthouses have their downsides too, especially when it comes to purchasing. Here we evaluate the pros and cons […]
September slowdown: What’s happening in Toronto’s market?
September Sales were down It’s been a rollercoaster of a summer, and it looks like it’ll continue into the fall; Toronto-area sales were down this September. By a lot, too. There were 35% fewer sales last month than a year ago. But the number of new listings were up, by almost 10 percent. […]