Overview: 88 Charles St E Unit 204. Bachelors suite in historic Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Ideal secondary residence with great amenities, low fees & exciting Bloor and Church location. Building Name: Waldorf Astoria Address: 88 Charles St E #204 Toronto, ON M4Y 2W7 Neighbourhood: Bloor and Church Property Manager: Royal Grande Property Management Year Built: 1990 # of Storeys: 8 #…
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120 St. Patrick Street Unit 807 – 1 Bed + 1 Bath – Sold
Overview: 120 St. Patrick Street Unit 807 is a fully-renovated 1-bed, 1-bath condo with a brand-new kitchen, great amenities, and exciting University & Dundas location. Building Name: Village By The Grange Address: 120 St. Patrick St #807 Toronto, ON M5T 2X7 Neighbourhood: University & Dundas Developer: Tridel Architect: WZMH Architects Property Manager: Del Property Management Year Built: 1981 # of…

197 Yonge St Unit 2209 – 3 Beds + 2 Baths – For Sale
Overview: 197 Yonge St Unit 2209 is a freshly-painted 3-bedroom, 2-bath unit that’s perfect for families. Enjoy upscale amenities, an automated parking spot & a wonderful Church-Yonge Corridor location. Building Name: Massey Tower Address: 197 Yonge St #2209 Toronto, ON M5B 0C1 Neighbourhood: Church-Yonge Corridor Developer: MOD Developments and Intracorp Architect: Hariri Pontarini and ERA Architects Interior Designer: Cecconi…

GTA Housing Market Shows Signs of Cooling in March 2022
Overview: a look at the March 2022 GTA housing market, with insights on sales, prices, and inventory, plus advice for buying and selling. March was a remarkable month for Toronto real estate, with average home prices setting yet another record. The month also saw the first interest rate hike in 4 years, changes to the Foreign Buyers Tax, and record…

200 Bloor St W Unit 2405 – 1+1 Bed, 2 Baths – For Sale
Overview: 200 Bloor St W Unit 2405 is a spacious 1-bed, 2-bath unit with a functional den and high-end kitchen. Enjoy sweeping balcony views, 5-star amenities and an incredible Yorkville location. Building Name: Exhibit Residences Address: 200 Bloor St W #2405 Toronto, ON M5S 1T8 Neighbourhood: Yorkville Developer: Bazis International, Metropia and Plaza Corp Architect: R. Varacalli Interior Designer: Burdifilek…

February 2022 GTA Housing Market: Sales Dip, Prices Rip
Overview: a look at the February 2022 GTA housing market numbers, with insights on sales, prices, inventory, interest rates & new Shared Equity Program. Like the last few months, February saw falling sales, rising prices and lacklustre listings. However, there are also major changes on the horizon. For instance, interest rates are climbing after being at historic lows since the…

How Quayside Will Transform Toronto’s East End
Overview: a look at Quayside, a revolutionary new condo development in Toronto’s East End, and its commitment to sustainable design, affordable housing and more. Almost 2 years after Google’s Sidewalk Labs project was cancelled, a new development is being planned for the Toronto Waterfront: Quayside. While Google’s project is no longer moving forward, many of the core values remain the…

Canada’s Immigration & Toronto’s Luxury Real Estate Market
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…

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.…

38 Monte Kwinter Court Unit 423 – 2 Beds + 1 Bath – Sold
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zEjlc0JT-8 Overview: 38 Monte Kwinter Court Unit 423 is a newly-painted 2-bedroom, 1-bath unit with an eat-in kitchen and extended balcony. Enjoy modern amenities and a scenic North York location. Building Name: The Rocket Condos Address: 38 Monte Kwinter Ct #423, Toronto, ON M3H 0E2 Neighbourhood: Clanton Park (North York) Developer: Metropia Architect: gh3 and CMV Group Interior Designer:…

55 Bremner Blvd Unit 4709 – 2 Beds + 2 Baths
Overview: 55 Bremner Blvd Unit 4709. Large 2 bed, 2 bath unit with an eat-in kitchen and spectacular CN Tower and Lake Ontario views. Enjoy amazing amenities, parking and a gorgeous Waterfront location. Building Name: Maple Leaf Square Condos Address: 55 Bremner Blvd – Unit 4709, Toronto ON, M5J 0A6 Neighbourhood: Toronto Waterfront Developer: Lanterra Architect: KPMB and Page +…

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…