Overview: 35 Balmuto St Unit 1407. Spacious 1-bedroom, 1 bath condo with a modern kitchen and large walk-out balcony. Enjoy 5-star amenities and a chic York location. Building Name: Uptown Residences Address: 1407-35 Balmuto St Toronto, ON M4Y 0A3 Neighbourhood: Yorkville Developer: Pemberton Group Architect: Burka Varacalli Architects Interior Designer: Flora DiMenna Designs Property Manager: Crossbridge Condominium Services Year Built:…
763 Bay St Unit 4705 – 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath + Den – Sold
Overview: 763 Bay St Unit 4705. Upgraded 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo with eat-in kitchen and spacious den with Murphy bed. Enjoy fantastic amenities, parking, locker and an exciting Bay Street Corridor location. Building Name: College Park North Tower Address: 4705-763 Bay St Toronto, ON M5G 2R3 Neighbourhood: Bay Street Corridor Developer: Canderel Stoneridge Architect: Graziani + Corazza Interior Designer: Chapman Design…
February 2021: Toronto’s Cold Winter & Hot Housing Market
Overview: an analysis of the February 2021 Toronto housing market, including sales, prices, competition, and the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine rollout. The short answer is no. In fact, despite stay-at-home orders and a brutally cold winter, Toronto’s housing market has been on fire. Sales, listing and average home prices are all up, while competition has been…
170 Chiltern Hill – Unit 410 – For Sale – 1 Bedroom + Den
Overview: 170 Chiltern Hill Unit 410 is a practical 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo with a large den that doubles as a home office or second bedroom. Enjoy luxury amenities & a scenic Upper Forest Hill Village location. Building Name: The Hill Condominiums Address: 410-170 Chiltern Hill Rd York, ON M6C 3C4 Neighbourhood: Upper Forest Hill Developer: BSäR Group Architect: CORE Architects…
Case Study: How I Sold 2 Condos Fast & Over-Asking Price
Overview: a Case Study of how I sold two condos, 560 Front St W Unit 622 and 38 Cedarland Dr Unit 1206, in less than a week and for well above asking price, plus what it means for Toronto’s condo market. If you follow real estate news like I do, you might’ve heard that condos were hard hit by the…
6 Parmbelle Cres – 3 + 1 Beds, 3 Baths – For Sale
Overview: 6 Parmbelle Cres is a massive bungalow with 3 beds, 3 baths, an eat-in kitchen, 2 offices, a finished basement, parking garage and 6-car driveway. Located in scenic Parkwoods-Donalda. Address: 6 Parmbelle Crescent, Toronto, ON M3A 3G6 Neighbourhood: Parkwoods-Donalda (North York) Parking: 2-car garage + 6-car driveway # of Storeys: 2 Size: 3658 sq. ft. Lot Size: 73 x…
560 Front St W Unit 622 – 1 Bed, 1 Bath + Den – Sold
Overview: 560 Front St W Unit 622 is a 1-bed, 1-bath condo with a modern kitchen, high-end finishes and a large convertible den. Enjoy upscale amenities, scenic CN Tower views and an exciting King West location. Building Name: Reve Condos Address: 622-560 Front St W Toronto, ON M5V 1C1 Neighbourhood: King West Developer: Tridel Architect: Wallman Architects [and Burka Architects]…
120 McGill St – Freehold Victorian Townhome in Downtown Toronto
Overview: 120 McGill St, fully-renovated Victorian house with 6-beds, 6-baths, 3 kitchens, a private deck, backyard and driveway. Separate basement entrance and amazing Church-Yonge Corridor location. Address: 120 McGill St Toronto Ontario M5B1H6 Neighbourhood: Church-Yonge Corridor Floors: 3 Parking: yes (2 spaces) Size: 2542.9 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 5 + 1 Washrooms: 6 Basement: finished Floors: laminate A/C: Yes Heating: Gas…
Selling Tips: 10 Ways To Increase Your Property Value
Overview: 10 tips for home sellers to increase their property value and maximize their profits. But in order to make money, sometimes you have to spend it. Expenses can include renovations, landscaping, upgrading old equipment and more. While it may cost a bit upfront, the return on your investment will definitely be worth it. The following guide offers 10 tips…
Neighbourhood Profile: Trinity Bellwoods Toronto
Overview: a guide to Toronto’s Trinity Bellwoods neighbourhood, including its history, geography, cuisine, retail, recreation and more. About Trinity Bellwoods Trinity Bellwoods is bordered by Bathurst on the east, College on the north, Queen West on the south, and Dovercourt on the west. At its heart lies Trinity Bellwoods Park, a 38-acre green-space that runs the entire length of the…
Neighbourhood Profile: Dovercourt Wallace Emerson Junction
Overview: a guide to Toronto’s Dovercourt Wallace Emerson Junction neighbourhood, including the best shops, restaurants, cafes, schools, and more. About Dovercourt Wallace Emerson Junction Dovercourt Wallace Emerson Junction. Why such a long name? Simple: for demographic purposes, the area of Dovercourt Park was amalgamated with Wallace Emerson and Junction Triangle. According to Toronto.com: The west-end Toronto neighbourhood…is not far from…
King West: A Profile of Toronto Neighborhoods [2021]
Overview: a comprehensive guide to King West and Toronto’s Entertainment District—updated for 2021. King West: Then Named after George the 3rd, King St was one of first roads to be laid in 1793 when Toronto was still called York. It soon became Toronto’s primary commercial thoroughfare, only to be destroyed and rebuilt following the Great Fire of 1849. The…
488 University Ave 4610 – 2 Beds, 2 Baths + Den – Sold
Overview: 488 University Ave Unit 4610 is a spacious 2-bed, 2-bath condo with a modern kitchen and den. Enjoy upscale amenities, valet parking and a family-friendly Grange Park location. Building Name: The Residences of 488 University Avenue Address: 4610-488 University Ave Toronto, ON M5G 1V2 Neighbourhood: Grange Park Developer: Amexon Architect: Core Architects Interior Designer: IV DESIGN Property Manager: Duka…
The 2021 Toronto Real Estate Market Forecast
Overview: a forecast of the 2021 Toronto condo market, including the impacts of vaccines, jobs, immigration, rental supply, the freehold market, price predictions and more. Before the pandemic, condo sales were strong, competition was fierce, and prices were soaring. Today, however, condos seem to have fallen out of favour. While freehold properties such as detached homes are seeing a boom…
The Impact of COVID Vaccines on Toronto Real Estate
Overview: a look at the potential impacts of COVID-19 vaccines on Toronto real estate, including buying, selling, renting and more. According to CTV News: Ontario is seeing almost a doubling of the rate of vaccines getting out of freezers and into arms… Just as the pandemic disrupted Toronto’s housing market, vaccines are set to do it once again. Buying, selling,…