Overview: a look at the impacts of record immigration on Toronto’s luxury real estate market in 2022, including on sales, prices, houses and condos. I recently sold a $3.4 million penthouse. That sale speaks to a wider demand for luxury real estate in Toronto—a demand that will only grow with immigration. In fact, Canada is set to welcome a record…
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March 2nd Interest Rate Hike: Everything You Need To Know
Overview: a forecast of the Bank of Canada’s March 2nd interest rate hike and its impact on Toronto’s housing market, plus advice on buying, selling and mortgages. After years of keeping interest rates at historic lows, the Bank of Canada (BoC) seems poised to raise them at last. In fact, rates have been holding steady at 0.25% since March 27,…
Condo Case Study: How I Sold A $3.4 Million Toronto Penthouse
Overview: a case study of how I sold a $3.4 million Toronto penthouse, with insights on marketing, luxury condos, and the future of Toronto real estate. It’s no secret that GTA home prices have been soaring over the past few decades. In spite of ongoing health restrictions, job uncertainty and the prospect of interest rates hikes, buyers are still eager…
Record Finish: GTA Home Prices Jump 24.2% In December
Overview: a look at the record-breaking December 2021 GTA housing market numbers, predictions for 2022, and advice for buying and selling in the new year. Despite freezing temperatures, a new variant and ongoing health restrictions, the December 2021 housing market once again broke records. While 2021 was a great year for real estate overall, December did have its highs and…
2021-2022 GTA Housing Market Review & Forecast
Overview: a year-end review of Toronto real estate and predictions for the 2022 GTA housing market. COVID continued to disrupt our jobs, lives, travel plans and the housing market. However, there were some positive developments, such as the accelerated vaccine rollout starting mid-April. As a result, schools, businesses and borders were able to reopen. The real estate market also benefited.…
October 2021 & The GTA Condo Market Comeback
Overview: a look at the October 2021 housing market, with a special focus on condos. Plus an analysis of GTA home sales, prices, inventory, and advice for buyers and sellers. Like a zombie, Toronto home prices kept rising and rising. It was an especially good month for condos, which posted double-digit gains in both home prices and sales. But there…
August 2021 GTA Housing Market: Prices Soar As Sales Plunge
Overview: a look at the August 2021 GTA housing market, including key sales data, future trends, and advice for home buyers and sellers. On one hand you had headlines like this from BNN Bloomberg: Toronto housing at ‘crisis point’ as prices surge On the other hand, you had headlines like this from Daily Hive: Number of new home listings in…
49 Granby St – 3 Beds + 2.5 Baths – Freehold Townhouse – Sold
Overview: 49 Granby St is a freehold townhouse with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, an eat-in kitchen, massive family room, big backyard, garage and driveway parking, and an amazing downtown location! Address: 49 Granby St Toronto, ON M5B 1H8 As featured on Toronto Star Neighbourhood: Yonge and Carlton (Church-Yonge Corridor) Parking: 1 garage + 1 driveway # of Storeys: 3 Size:…
155 Yorkville Ave Unit 712 – 1 Bed + 1 Bath – Sold
Overview: 155 Yorkville Ave Unit 712 is a fully-upgraded, 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo with a high-end kitchen, hotel-inspired amenities and a posh Yorkville location. Building Name: Residences of Yorkville Plaza Address: 712-155 Yorkville Ave Toronto, ON M5R 1C4 Neighbourhood: Yorkville Developer: Camrost-Felcorp Architect: WZMH Architects Interior Design: The Design Agency Property Manager: ICC Property Management Year Built: 2017 # of Units:…
763 Bay St Unit 1614 – Bachelors Unit With Locker – Sold
Overview: 763 Bay St Unit 1614 is a spacious bachelors unit with an eat-in kitchen and 4-piece bath. Enjoy incredible amenities and a location in the Bay Street Corridor! Building Name: College Park North Tower Address: 1614-763 Bay St Toronto, ON M5G 2R3 Neighbourhood: Bay Street Corridor Developer: Canderel Stoneridge Architect: Graziani + Corazza Interior Designer: Chapman Design Group Property…
35 Hayden St Unit 1516 – 1 Bed + 1 Bath – Sold
Overview: 35 Hayden St Unit 1516 is a large 1-bedroom,1-bath condo with a modern eat-in kitchen. Enjoy ample storage, a spacious balcony, first-class amenities, and a thrilling Yonge and Bloor location. Building Name: The Bloor Street Neighbourhood (BSN) Address: 1516-35 Hayden St Toronto, ON M4Y 3C3 Neighbourhood: Yonge and Bloor Developer: Cresford Developments Architect: Northgrave Architects Interior Designer: Gluckstein Design…
28 Wellesley St Unit 3009 – 2 Beds + 1 Bath with Parking and Locker – Sold
Overview: 28 Wellesley St Unit 3009 is a 2-bedroom, 1-bath condo with a Scavolini kitchen. Enjoy world-class amenities, parking, locker and an exciting Church-Yonge Corridor location. Building Name: VOX Condos Address: 3009-28 Wellesley St E Toronto, ON M4Y 0C4 Neighbourhood: Church-Yonge Corridor Developer: Cresford Architect: Architects Alliance Property Manager: Kipling Residential Management Year Built: 2018 Storeys: 35 Units: 337 Parking:…
3 Things To Know Before Selling Your Home
Overview: a look at the 3 things to know before selling your property, including proper pricing, timing tips, and marketing strategy. In fact, the CBC estimates that up to 13% of downtown condos are currently sitting empty. The reality is just because you put your home on the market doesn’t guarantee it will sell, or fetch over-asking price. But there…
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…