There was a time when investing in a condo—or a plex like a duplex or triplex—felt like a guaranteed win. Property values climbed, rents rose, and buying pre-construction meant locking in at today’s prices while […]
For years, microcondos were the stuff of urban legend — or at least, urban density. In places like Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Paris, where land is scarce and sky-high prices are the norm, microcondos — […]
What Is a Buyer’s Market Like? Let’s be honest — Toronto hasn’t seen a true buyer’s market in quite some time. So when one starts to creep in, it’s understandable that many buyers (and sellers) […]
I’ll admit it: I’ve gone down the Reddit rabbit hole. We all have. Whether it’s researching a new phone, stalking product reviews, or googling a condo address to see what Reddit has to say—sometimes we […]
Why Don’t Listings Sell? To anyone following Toronto real estate in the last 20 years, it would appear pretty hard not to sell your house or condo for most of that time. Many times, we […]
Ah, 2025… Let’s start with some good news. The obsession with interest rates that dominated the past two years seems to have eased. We even saw a quarter-point rate cut in March. That means anyone […]
When it comes to buying a home in Toronto, there are two types of people: those who swoon over historic homes and those who crave the sleek lines of a brand-new build. Sure, some folks […]
Anyone with even a hint of real estate knowledge can tell you that the spring and fall markets are where most buyers and sellers focus their attention. But here’s the catch—winter, often seen as a […]
Here we are again! Another year has rolled around, and we’re left wondering: what will 2025 bring? The broader world seems to be navigating turbulent waters, but what about Toronto real estate? Will it follow […]
Ok, so you made it past the title. Now, you might be thinking, “Can the smell of a house really affect its sale price?” I get it; it seems like a stretch. But believe me, odours […]
Oh, real estate in Toronto! It’s like a complicated dance with one very opinionated partner: interest rates. And right now, they’ve stolen the show, more than I’ve seen in my 15 years in the industry. […]
In most areas of life, being a bully is not a great idea. But in real estate? It might actually pay off! Yup, you heard me right—being the bully or being bullied can be the […]
Sometimes, the Toronto real estate market is firmly decided. If inventory is low across the board, demand is high, and competition is expected. There are no surprises; the market is decidedly a seller’s market. Then, […]
There was a time when re-listing a property in Toronto was rare. With the city usually facing a “chronic undersupply of inventory,” buyers had to compete fiercely for the limited housing options. However, this summer’s […]
For years, savvy Torontonians have turned to real estate investment as a tried-and-true method for building wealth. The classic playbook? Buy a condo, rent it out, and watch your equity grow. But hold on, because […]
Toronto has taken a significant step towards addressing its housing crisis with the recent approval of the Expanded Housing Options in Neighbourhoods (EHON) plan as of May 2024. This initiative aims to facilitate “gentle intensification” […]
