THE TOP 6 PATIOS IN YORKVILLE
Summer may have come and gone in a flash, but patio season is still in full swing! If you’re looking for a great patio to enjoy a drink and some delicious food on your lunch hour with collogues, happy hour with friends after work or evening date night with that special someone then Toronto’s ultra-chic […]
GIVE YOURSELF A FRONT YARD FACELIFT!
Are your patio and driveway beginning to look a bit tired? Perhaps it’s time to replace that well-served driveway or create a patio or walk-out area at ground level. Before you begin, you could be well-served by investigating your options prior to settling on the traditional surface material, such as asphalt or concrete slabs. There […]
A TIGHT JULY: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
The Toronto Real Estate Board announced a reported number of 8,595 sales in July 2019. This result demonstrated a significant increase of 24.3 per cent in sales compared to July 2018. Sales were up 5.1 per cent on a month-over-month basis, after the anticipated seasonal adjustment. Tighter Conditions Year-over-year, the number of new listings entered […]
Mortgage Stress Test Rates Drop for The First Time Since 2016
While the Bank of Canada’s mortgage rates in the OSFI Stress Test has proved to live up to its name since implemented back in January 2018. Last Friday, however, the banks finally decided to lower their mortgage rates for the first time in almost 3 years. The central bank’s five-year benchmark qualifying rate has dropped […]
Lit Espresso Bar in Leaside
Whether you’re a coffee connoisseur, interested in trying something new or just looking for a great cup to start off your day, Lit Espresso Bar in Leaside has got you covered. Lit Espresso Bar is a family-owned business, The Angellotti’s opened their new location on Bayview in Leaside a few years ago, formerly known as […]
A COMPETITIVE JUNE: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
The Toronto Real Estate Board’s new President, Michael Collins, revealed a 10.4 per cent increase in June 2019 sales statistics compared to that of June 2018 with a total of 8,860 sales through the Greater Toronto Area. The number of new listings remained stationary during the month of June and we witnessed a 5.7 per […]
A FAVOURABLE MAY: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
The Toronto Real Estate Board announced that Greater Toronto Area reported 9,989 transactions in May 2019. While this result indicates a substantial increase of 18.9 per cent compared to the 15-year low back in May 2018, we still need to consider that the result is still below the average for May sales over the previous […]
ROSEDALE’S FINEST SPECIALTY FOODS
Rosedale, as we know, is a well-known community with a strong reputation for its prestige, eminence and history. This much is true not only in real estate and its residents but in its local businesses within the community as well. Rosedale’s Finest Specialty Foods is a prime example of a local business echoing the reputation […]
Top 5 Things to Do May Long-Weekend In Toronto
In spite of the cold Toronto temperatures leaving us all anxiously waiting for summer to arrive, we have May Long Weekend to look forward to as the unofficial start to summer! This year, May Long Weekend lands on May 18-20th, and if you’re not up at the cottage then not to worry because there is […]
Most Naturally Beautiful Neighbourhoods in Toronto
From charming coffee shops to delicious eateries, to picturesque parks – Toronto is undoubtedly one of the best cities in the world to live in. No matter what you’re looking for in a place to call home, Toronto has something to offer, and every area in this bustling city is entirely different. In this blog, […]