Overview: advice for buying and selling real estate during the COVID-19 crisis, including a look at the tools and strategies realtors can employ to ensure safe, successful transactions. COVID-19 has disrupted everything—from the monumental, such as our jobs and social lives, to the minute, like getting a haircut. Real estate is no exception. On March 21st, The Ontario Real Estate…
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2020 Spring Market Forecast: What’s In Store for Toronto?
Overview: an in-depth look at Toronto’s upcoming 2020 spring market, including the impact of the coronavirus and economic uncertainty on buying and selling real estate. In our last spring market blog, we correctly predicted that “Toronto’s housing market is ready for another strong season.” February saw a 16.7% increase in average home prices across the GTA and sales were up…
March 2020 Interest Rate Cuts: Everything You Need To Know
Overview: a look at the Bank of Canada’s March 2020 interest rate cuts and their impact on Toronto’s housing market, including mortgages, buying and selling property, and the future of Toronto real estate. These two cuts, coming within days of each other, mark the biggest rate cuts since 2009—and the first in almost 5 years. Shortly afterwards, Canada’s major banks…
2020 Toronto Housing Market: What To Expect
Now that the latest figures are in, we have a clear answer to the question: how did the market perform last year? According to the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB): Total sales for calendar year 2019 amounted to 87,825 – up by 12.6 per cent compared to the decade low 78,015 sales reported in 2018. In other words, 2019 was…
1 Bloor St. East, Unit 5810 – 1 Bed, 2 Baths + Den – For Lease
Building Details: Address: 1 Bloor Street East – Unit 5810, Toronto, ON M4W1A9 Neighbourhood: Yonge & Bloor Developer: Great Gulf Architect: Hariri Pontarini Architects Interior Designer: Cecconi Simone Year Built: 2016 # of Units: 789 Parking: Underground (1 unit) Square Footage: 744 sq. ft. Rooms: 1 Bedroom, 2 Baths + Den Price: $3,250 per month Agent: Wins Lai, Living Realty…
Toronto’s Winter Housing Market 2019 Overview
Winter might not seem like the best time to buy or sell property, but the facts say otherwise. According to The Daily Hive, Toronto’s current housing market can be considered “Balanced” with a Sales-To-New-Listings-Ratio (SNLR) of 57%. That means it’s a great time for both buyers and sellers to get in on the action. Let’s take a closer look at…
Top 10 Things To Do In Toronto’s East End
Toronto’s East End is youthful yet sophisticated, family-friendly but never boring. In fact, there’s always something to see, do, eat and explore… So without further ado, here are the Top 10 Things you can do in Toronto’s East End. #1. Sightseeing In The East End: The Broadview Hotel Riverdale is home to some beautiful Victorian and Edwardian architecture, and none…
Cannabis: The Impact of Legalization On Toronto Real Estate
Pot is now legal in Canada, and with its legalization comes new challenges and regulations. So what exactly are the rules? And how do they affect you as a homeowner, landlord, renter or buyer? Let’s explore this brave new world of cannabis and real estate…. Pot: What’s Legal & What’s Not Here’s a breakdown of what you can and can’t…
Riverdale Toronto: The Perfect Family-Friendly Neighbourhood
Why are property values suddenly skyrocketing in Riverdale Toronto? Because bright young professionals and their families love the area, drawn to its diverse population, incredible food, excellent schools, and beautiful green-spaces. The neighbourhood has a reputation for being family-friendly, and as a result, more and more people are moving in. Let’s look at what makes Riverdale so attractive to parents….…
Riverdale: A Profile of Toronto Neighbourhoods
Riverdale – An Overview Gorgeous scenery, amazing schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, fantastic arts, and delicious cuisine… These are just some of the highlights of living in Riverdale. In fact, Riverdale is quickly becoming one of the most desirable neighbourhoods in Toronto. Here’s why… Riverdale Is For Families Riverdale has a reputation for being family-friendly, with pristine parks, excellent schools, and wholesome…
Toronto and GTA Summer Housing Market Overview 2018
The state of Toronto’s condo market for summer 2018 is hot. And, like summer, it’s only going to get hotter…. Some quick (yet revealing) facts: The average price of a downtown condo is currently $673,537 The average days on market for a downtown condo is 16 Overall sales prices have increased 2% year-over-year to $807,871 While detached home prices plummeted…
Downtown Toronto’s Condo Market – Spring 2018 Overview
Spring Thaw After months of cold weather and cool sales, Toronto’s housing market is once again heating up—just in time for spring. Properties in the downtown area are seeing an uptick in offers, while demand for GTA real estate keeps growing. According to The Star, “the real estate industry is finally predicting a return to a traditionally brisk spring.” In…
67 Tamworth Rd – 4 Beds, 2 Baths + Rec Room – Leased
Address: 67 Tamworth Road, Toronto Ontario, M2N2N8 Neighbourhood: Willowdale (North York) Type: Detached Exterior: Brick Garage: Attached (2 vehicles) Driveway: 4 vehicles Size: 1500-2000 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 4 Washrooms: 2 Basement: Finished Floors: Hardwood Leased: $3,500 per month Agent: Wins Lai, Living Realty Inc., Brokerage About 67 Tamworth Road The first thing you’ll notice about 67 Tamworth is its rather…
384 Yonge Street Unit 20 – Retail Unit For Lease
384 Yonge Street – Building Details Building Name: Aura at College Park Address: 384 Yonge St – Unit 20, Toronto ON, M5G2K2 Neighbourhood: Yonge & Gerrard (Bay Street Corridor) Developer: Canderel Stoneridge Architect: Graziani + Corazza Interior Designer: GCB Inside Property Manager: Dash Property Management Year Built: 2014 # of Storeys: 78 # of Residential Units: 985 Total Area: 257…
169 Fort York Unit 710 – Bachelors Unit with Locker – Leased
169 Fort York – Building Details Building Name: The Garrison at Fort York Address: 169 Fort York Blvd – Unit 710, Toronto ON, M5V0C8 Neighbourhood: Bathurst & Fort York Developer: Onni Group Architect: Wallman and Associates Interior Designer: IV Design Associates Property Manager: Nadlan-Harris Property Management Year Built: 2013 # of Storeys: 12 # of Units: 248 Parking: N/A Locker:…