Why The Indie Coffee Shop is Important
I say it a lot: Emerging neighbourhoods begin when a neighbourhood’s local main street opens an indie coffee shop. You may think: “Big deal. What’s so special about a coffee shop any way? What does […]
Author: David Coffey
Your Future Awaits! Sorting Out The Real Estate Predictions of 2015
By nature, predictions are whimsical. That’s why many of them are wrong. The real estate predictions of 2015 that I have come across are often a mix of doomsday scenarios and rosy outlooks, like every […]
Toronto Real Estate in 2014: Year End Review
In 2014, real estate predictors were wrong again. Like 2013, the think tanks, banks and number crunchers were mostly on the wrong path, showing us that the art of real estate prediction is a tough […]
Advice From Home Buyers: The Good, the Bad and the Unexpected Revealed!
Enough about me. I thought I would try something a little different this time. The impetus behind this latest blog has nothing to do with my experience at all. This one is all about the buyers. Below […]
Hamilton: A Life Line for Real Estate Refugees?
Because I focus largely on emerging Toronto neighbourhoods in my real estate career, I am often looking for the signs of a neighbourhood that will be ready to appreciate at a quicker rate than […]
Let the Light Shine In?
Floor to ceiling glass really does allow for a more light-filled and happy condo, but is all glass a good investment? Will glass condos last?
The Winners and Losers of Toronto’s Real Estate Future
Not very long ago, the idea of urbanization was considered a “trend”. It was like no one was really sure whether this idea of returning to the city was just a temporary lapse in judgement. […]
To Gut or Not To Gut
There was a time, not long ago, where dumpy old houses that needed to be gutted were a deal. No one besides contractors would go near them. But then along came HGTV and everyone saw […]
Bidding War Tactic #547: The Last Minute Surprise Attack Offer
Participating in a bidding war is a strange practice. If you’re working for the seller, it can make your life a whole lot easier. Sellers sit back and have buyers and their agents present offers […]
How To Be A Better Seller
When it comes to buying some properties in Toronto right now, you need to put up your mitts and get ready to battle. We hear so much about the bidding wars and the resulting out-of-this world […]
Is Bigger Better For Your Condo Unit?
For the past three years, the Toronto condo market has been quite predictable, maybe even a little boring. It is not like the often competitive, battle-heavy housing market where prices have shot up each year […]
Why Canadians Are Buying Properties Abroad
Do you remember, about five to ten years ago, almost all HGTV shows featured British couples buying property abroad? Every time I turned on the HGTV channel, up popped a British couple buying property in […]
The Million Dollar House
Remember when $1 million dollars was a lot of money? It was not too long ago that the term “millionaire” meant you were in the leagues of Thurston Howell or Howard Hughes, a yacht-owning, caviar […]
What Are The Best Real Estate Cities in Canada for 2014?
Sometimes around the middle of February I wish I was not Canadian. Not that being a Canadian is so bad, but I just wish there was somewhere we could go, as a Canadian, to sit […]
Real Estate and the Hipster Factor
Does cool really matter in Toronto? Whether you are a hipster or not, you may want to pay attention where these neighbourhood are popping up.