Overview: a foreign investors guide to Toronto real estate, with advice on taxes, mortgages, rebates, down payments, location, property types, and more. Then you’ve come to the right place. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know, from basics such as who can buy real estate in Canada, to more complex issues such as taxes, legal hurdles…
The New Mortgage Stress Test Is Coming—Are You Ready?
Overview: a look at the new mortgage stress test and its impact on Toronto’s housing market, including home sales, prices, mortgages, buying power and more. Starting June 1st, the federal government is updating its stress test and making it tougher. The goal? To cool down the country’s red-hot real estate market and make it harder to buy a home. Just…
The Future Of Toronto Real Estate Post COVID-19
Overview: a forecast of Toronto’s housing market post COVID-19, including home sales, prices, freehold properties, condos, the impact of vaccines, and more. As of May 1, 40% of Toronto adults have received their first dose of the COVID vaccine. That number is expected to accelerate, with the government setting a target to vaccinate everyone by this September—a mere 4 months…
763 Bay St Unit 3111 – 1 Bedroom, 2 Baths + Den – For Sale
Overview: 763 Bay St Unit 3111 is a spacious 1-bed, 2-bath condo with an L-shaped kitchen and convertible den. Enjoy upscale amenities, parking, locker and a location in the Bay Street Corridor. Building Name: College Park North Tower Address: 3111-763 Bay St Toronto, ON M5G 2R3 Neighbourhood: Bay Street Corridor Developer: Canderel Stoneridge Architect: Graziani + Corazza Interior Designer: Chapman…
Why Now Is The Perfect Time To Buy A Home
Overview: a look at why the next few months are the perfect time to buy a home in Toronto and the GTA, including upcoming rule changes, market trends and the impact of COVID-19. What makes me so sure? Simple: they’ve gone up every month since 2018. That’s right—despite the first, second and now third wave of the pandemic, home prices…
98 Bedford Rd – 2 Bed + 3 Bath Victorian Home For Lease
Overview: 98 Bedford Rd is a detached 2-storey Victorian house with 2 bedrooms, 3 baths, a spacious deck, and a 2-car driveway located in upscale Yorkville. Address: 98 Bedford Rd Toronto, ON M5R 2K2 Neighbourhood: Yorkville Parking: 2 spaces # of Storeys: 2 Size: 1,678 sq. ft main level, 312 sq. ft. lower level + 374 sq. ft. terrace Lot…
GTA Home Prices Hit Record High In March 2021
Overview: a look at the GTA and Toronto housing market’s record-breaking performance in March 2021, including sales, prices, trends, forecasts and more. Toronto home prices just hit a new all-time record —blogTO Average GTA home price sets new record, up almost 22% from last year —Daily Hive Toronto March home sales, prices blow past record set during the 2016 real…
23 Glebe Rd W – Signature Suite – 1 Bed + 1 Bath – Sold
Overview: 23 Glebe Rd W Unit 918. Freshly painted 1-bedroom, 1-bath penthouse with high-end kitchen, large balcony, luxury amenities and exciting Yonge-Eglinton location. Building Name: Allure Condos Address: 918-23 Glebe Rd W Toronto, ON M5P 1C8 Neighbourhood: Yonge and Eglinton Developer: Greenpark Homes Architect: Page + Steele Interior Designer: Patton Design Studio Property Manager: T.S.E. Management Services Year Built: 2014…
8 The Esplanade Ave Unit 3305 – 2 Beds + 2 Baths – Sold
Overview: 8 The Esplanade Ave Unit 3305. Massive 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo with a gorgeous kitchen and high-end upgrades. Enjoy hotel-style amenities, premium parking, and a scenic St. Lawrence location. Building Name: L Tower Address: 3305-8 The Esplanade Toronto, ON M5E 0A6 Neighbourhood: St. Lawrence Developer: Cityzen Development Architect: Daniel Libeskind Interior Designer: Studio Munge Property Manager: Del Property Management Year…
Upsizing: Why Couples Are Picking Real Estate Over Weddings
Overview: a look at how COVID has inspired couples to invest their wedding budgets in real estate, whether it’s buying their first home or upsizing to something bigger in the city. Work, travel, school, recreation—COVID has turned every aspect of our lives upside down. Weddings are no exception. Many couples have had to cancel or postpone their big day because…
35 Balmuto St Unit 1407 – 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath – Sold
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 – Sold – 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…