Overview: a complete guide to Toronto’s Yonge and Lawrence neighbourhood, including its history, geography, arts, culture, cuisine, retail, nightlife, and more. Yonge and Lawrence: History & Geography Located in uptown Toronto, Yonge and Lawrence is named after its two main thoroughfares: Yonge Street and Lawrence Avenue East. Originally home to the Indigenous Seneca, the first European settlers arrived in the…
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Canada’s Vacant Home Tax & Foreign Buyer Ban Explained
Overview: a look at Toronto’s Vacant Home Tax (VHT) and Canada’s Foreign Buyer Ban, plus their impact on home sales, prices, inventory and more. Two of the biggest include Toronto’s Vacant Home Tax (VHT) and The Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act. The goal of both policies is to increase housing supply, curb rising home prices…
2022-2023 GTA Housing Market Review & Forecast
Overview: a look back at the 2022 GTA housing market and predictions for 2023. Topics include home sales, prices, inventory, interest rates, inflation, mortgages and more. 2021 saw a buying frenzy due to record-low interest rates. 2022 saw a sharp drop in home sales and prices after multiple rate hikes. What will the housing market bring in 2023? More rate…
Why Is Toronto Called The 6ix?
Overview: a look at how Toronto got its nickname, The 6ix, plus insights on various regions that make up the city. These include: T Dot T.O. Toronto the Good The Megacity Queen City Hogtown Hollywood North Broadway North Baby New York Muddy York The Big Smoke And recently, Toronto has been called The 6ix…or The Six…or The 6. Why? According…
77 Schouten Cres – 3 Bed + 2.5 Bath Townhouse – Sold
Overview: 77 Schouten Cres is a fully renovated 2-storey townhouse with 3-bedrooms, 2.5-baths, a finished basement, deck, garage, and family-friendly Markham location. Address: 77 Schouten Cres Markham, ON L3P 7W8 Neighbourhood: Vinegar Hill (Markham) # of Storeys: 2 Parking: 3 spaces (1 garage + 2 driveway) Size: 1,871 sq. ft. Rooms: 3 bedrooms + 2.5 baths Sold: $1,052,800 Agent: Wins…
35 Woburn Ave – 3 Bedroom House Ready For Renovation – SOLD
Overview: 35 Woburn Ave is a 3-bedroom, 1-bath semi-detached house in Toronto’s Lawrence Park neighbourhood that’s ready for renovation. Address: 35 Woburn Ave, Toronto, ON M5M 1K5 Neighbourhood: Lawrence Park Parking: N/A # of Storeys: 2 Size: 1,968 sq. ft. Lot Size: 21.5 x 125 ft. Rooms: 3 bedrooms + 1 bath Sold: $1,290,000 Agent: Wins Lai, Living Realty Inc.,…
27 Granby St – Dream Renovation Property – SOLD
Overview: 27 Granby St. Semi-detached house with solid red-brick exterior, parking, and corner location in the Yonge-Dundas Corridor. Perfect for renovators and builders! Address: 27 Granby St, Toronto, ON M5B 1H8 Neighbourhood: Yonge and Dundas Corridor Parking: 2 spaces # of Storeys: 3 Size: 2,186 sq. ft. Lot Size: 15.83 x 80 ft. Rooms: 6 bedrooms + 1.5 baths Sold:…
488 University Ave Unit 2710 – 2 Beds, 2 Baths + Den – SOLD
Overview: 488 University Ave Unit 2710 is a 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo with a modern kitchen and den. Residents enjoy upscale amenities, parking and a convenient Grange Park location. Building Name: The Residences of 488 University Avenue Address: 488 University Ave #2710, Toronto, ON M5G 0C1 Neighbourhood: Grange Park Developer: Amexon Architect: Core Architects Interior Designer: IV DESIGN Property Manager: Duka…
23 Annex Lane – 3 Beds + Den – 3 Bathrooms – For Sale
Overview: 23 Annex Lane is a family-friendly 3-bedroom, 3-bath townhouse with a den in Toronto’s vibrant Annex neighbourhood. Address: 23 Annex Lane Toronto, ON M5R 3V2 Neighbourhood: The Annex # of Storeys: 4 Parking: garage (1 space) Size: 2,237 sq. ft. interior + 1,119 sq. ft. exterior Rooms: 3 bedrooms + den 3 bathrooms Price: $2,099,000 Agent: Wins Lai, Living…
GTA Home Sales & Prices Plunge In September 2022
Overview: a look at the September 2022 housing market numbers for Toronto and the GTA, including sales, prices and inventory. Plus insights on the condo market and immigration. Home sales, prices and listings were all down big in September, but there is a silver lining. It’s still a buyer’s market, and those who were previously priced out of the market…
The Ultimate Credit Score Guide For New Home Buyers
Overview: a guide for new home buyers looking to build their credit score and qualify for a mortgage. It determines whether your mortgage is approved or denied, how much interest you’ll pay on your home loan, the terms of your mortgage, and the availability of lenders. And with interest rates soaring, qualifying for a mortgage is becoming increasingly harder—especially for…
741 Glencairn Ave – 4 Bed + 7 Bath – Sold
Overview: 741 Glencairn Ave is a 4-bedroom, 7-bath detached house in North York’s Lawrence Manor neighbourhood. Enjoy elegant upgrades, a finished basement, 2 rental units and much more! Address: 741 Glencairn Ave North York, ON M6B 1Z9 Neighbourhood: Lawrence Manor (North York) Parking: garage + 2 car driveway # of Storeys: 2 Size: 3,860 sq. ft. interior + 390 sq.…
August 2022 Market Report: GTA Home Sales & Prices Drop
Overview: a look at the August 2022 housing market numbers for Toronto and the GTA, with a focus on condos, rentals, and the impacts of the latest interest rate hike. The following headlines sum up the August 2022 housing market: Toronto Home Prices Drop 16% in Historic Five-Month Slump —Bloomberg Home prices and sales in August see month-over-month growth for…
95 George Appleton Way Unit 2162 – 1 Bed + 1 Bath – Sold
Overview: 95 George Appleton Way Unit 2162 is a newly-renovated 1-bedroom, 1-bath stacked townhouse with parking and locker in North York’s scenic Downsview neighbourhood. Address: 95 George Appleton Way #2162 North York, ON M3M 0A2 Neighbourhood: Downsview (North York) Developer: Norstar Property Manager: AT Management and Consulting Inc Year Built: 2006 # of Storeys: 2 Parking: Underground (1 space) Locker:…
June 2022 Market Report: GTA Now A Buyer’s Market
Overview: a look at the June 2022 housing market numbers, Toronto’s transition into a buyer’s market, plus advice for buyers and sellers. That’s because, after years of waiting, Toronto has finally become a buyer’s market. In fact, the last time Toronto was in buyer’s market territory was in 2020, but that was short-lived as home sales and prices quickly broke…