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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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:…

32 Trolley Crescent Unit 803 – 1 Bed + 1 Bath – SOLD
Overview: 32 Trolley Crescent Unit 803 is a junior 1-bedroom, 1-bath soft loft with a modern kitchen, exciting amenities and a scenic Corktown location. Building Name: River City 2 Address: 32 Trolley Cres #803 Toronto, ON M5A 0E8 Neighbourhood: Corktown Developer: Urban Capital Architect: ZAS Architects Interior Designer: S+P Design Property Manager: Brookfield Condominium Services Year Built: 2016 # of…

55 Regent Park Blvd Unit 1210 – 1 Bed + 1 Bath – Sold
Overview: 55 Regent Park Blvd Unit 1210 is a practical 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo with a modern kitchen, large balcony, fantastic amenities and picturesque Regent Park location. Building Name: One Park Place South Tower Address: 55 Regent Park Blvd #1210 Toronto, ON M5A 0C2 Neighbourhood: Regent Park Developer: The Daniels Corporation Architect: Hariri Pontarini Interior Designer: Cecconi Simone Property Manager: Crossbridge…

90 Stadium Rd Unit 824 – 1 Bed, 1 Bath + Den – For Sale
Overview: 90 Stadium Rd Unit 824 is a spacious 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo with a den, upgraded kitchen, parking and locker. Enjoy great amenities and a breathtaking Toronto Waterfront location. Building Name: Quay West at Tip Top Address: 90 Stadium Rd #824 Toronto, ON M5V 3W5 Neighbourhood: Toronto Waterfront Developer: Mattamy Homes Architect: architectsAlliance Interior Designer: U31 Property Manager: Crossbridge Property…

88 Charles St E Unit 204 – Bachelors + 1 Bath – For Sale
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 #…

224 King St W Unit 1504 – 2 Beds + 2 Baths – For Sale
Overview: 224 King St W Unit 1504 is a large 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo with an eat-in kitchen & modern finishes. Enjoy parking, locker, A+ amenities & an exciting Entertainment District location. Building Name: Theatre Park Address: 224 King St W #1504 Toronto, ON M5H 1K4 Neighbourhood: Entertainment District Developer: Lamb Development Corp Architect: architectsAlliance Interior Designer: II BY IV DESIGN…

1 Bloor St E Unit 5803 – 1 Bed + 1 Bath – For Sale
Overview: 1 Bloor St E Unit 5803. Spacious 1-bed, 1-bath condo with modern kitchen, cozy balcony, 5-star amenities & exciting Yonge and Bloor location. Building Name: One Bloor Condos Address: 1 Bloor St E #5803 Toronto, ON M4W 0A8 Neighbourhood: Yonge & Bloor Developer: Great Gulf Architect: Hariri Pontarini Architects Interior Designer: Cecconi Simone Property Manager: Forest Hill Kipling Year…

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…

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…

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…