Something’s different. Toronto sellers know it. Toronto buyers know it. The Toronto real estate market is not what it used to be even two months ago. Things have cooled off this Spring. And by “cooled off” […]
Gentrification is just over 50 years old. It may have been happening in Roman Times when a couple of huts were knocked down to make way for the emperor’s swimming pool, but the term itself […]
Let me start by making my point to those who regulate Toronto: Stop obsessing on the demand for properties, and start thinking about the supply of properties. We’ve been all about taming the demand for […]
There have always been Torontonians who “cash out” of their properties. Many simply head for the nearby suburbs or smaller cities to have a larger house and a big yard where they or their kids […]
Status Certificate reviews and the purchasing of a condo were almost inseparable at one point. They went hand in hand with each transaction. But this romantic relationship has hit the rocks lately. Nowadays something a […]
Let’s go back to 2004. It was the year the EU added ten new member-nations (no one was leaving), Prime Minister Paul Martin indicated the Federal Government would introduce legislation to extend marriage to include same-sex couples, […]
For almost 50 years, Boomers have ruled the world. From Bill Gates to Oprah Winfrey, they have made their mark and built empires. Their demographic size in the West has radicalized the 60s, button-downed the […]
First of all, let me clear something up. This is not a blog that will claim buying is better than renting. I’m not going to try to convince you that giving money to a landlord […]
If you have had even a mild interest in Toronto real estate, you would know that just two months into 2017, and it’s already a crazy year. And that’s putting it mildly. It’s not just […]
Taxes. I don’t like them. Yes, I know they are necessary in order to make our city better, and yes, I know many feel they pay too many taxes. Often taxes can feel too complicated […]
I know you are tired of hearing it, but I have no choice but to say it again: Toronto’s real estate market is on fire. Not a camp fire. Not a gas bbq. But an […]
A downsize may feel like a good idea if you want to simplify your life and clear out the cobwebs. A downsize could be due to a breakup or as conscious decoupling, as Gwyneth Paltrow […]
A lot of people I know have very strong opinions on what side of Toronto is the better side to live. I feel I am good person to facilitate a reasonable comparison because I can […]
There are a lot of people who can tell you the value of your home. The truth is. Almost none of them will every be 100% correct. Here’s why.
Will 2017 have the same kind of price increases in Toronto as 2016? I don’t know about 22.7% again, but I think we’re still heading up. Here’s why.
In the spirit of Casey Kasem, David Letterman and Muchmusic, let me offer up my five most surprising real estate experiences of 2016.
