Can the Magic of Little Italy Strike Twice?
You have to love Italy. Sure, they messed up with Benito Mussilini, but wow, they sure know to make a meal and play (or cheer on) an outstanding soccer game. It seems that wherever […]
Author: David Coffey
The Art of Bullying
I know, I know… bullying is bad. And these days there is less and less tolerance for bullies out there. And rightly so! Long live the nerds and the bullied! They deserve better, and will come out […]
Why is Toronto Real Estate #1 in All the World?
The numbers have been crunched, the data has been reviewed and now it’s official. Toronto is number one! Not for the most livable city (where we placed 4th), not for the most economic–competitive city ( […]
Are There Too Many Real Estate Agents?
The number are astonishing. For the Toronto Real Estate Board, there are nearly 40,000 real estate agents int this city this year. To put that into perspective. That is 1 real estate agent for every […]
Does a National Real Estate Market Truly Exist?
People love real estate statistics. And I’m included in this group of people. It’s almost a leisure activity for me like playing tennis or watching Game of Thrones. Still, as with any statistics, you always […]
What Condos Will Be the Best Investment?
If you have been following real estate in Toronto for the past few years, you are likely very aware of just how well houses are increasing in value in this city. Condos are a different […]
Toronto’s Emerging Neighbourhoods 20 Years Ago
A lot has happened in Toronto neighbourhoods in 20 years. Here were the emerging neighbourhoods of 20 years ago.
What Are Toronto’s Best Established Neighbourhoods?
With a blog called Emerging TO, it’s not very surprising that I go on A LOT about emerging neighbourhoods. But as we all know, not all neighbourhoods are emerging. Some will likely never emerge while […]
Can You Still Afford to Buy A House Near the Subway?
The winter of 2014 may have marked an end to an era for many first time buyers and savvy investors looking to purchase a Toronto house or investment property. Slowly but surely, neighbourhoods along the […]
Follow the Dogs – A Buyer’s Guide to Toronto Real Estate
Puppies are cute and loveable to most of us, but there good for another reason. They make neighbourhoods more valuable. Here’s how.
Is This The Year of The Nosedive For The Condo Market?
This was supposed to be the year. The nosedive year. The condo apocalypse. The crash all the naysayers have been dying for. But why 2014? Well this is the year that we will have the most new condos […]
First-Time Buyer Blues: Don’t Be Glum. Be Smart!
I conducted an open house this weekend for a comfy three bedroom house in Toronto that is priced under $500,000 with no parking. It was a cute place, in a part of the city that […]
Shortfall: Know this Term if You’re Buying A House This Spring
Planning on buying a house this Spring in Toronto? Then you have likely gone through your check list. Down payment? Check! Pre-approval from the bank? Check! An estimate of what land transfer tax you will […]
Is Your Real Estate Salesperson Looking Out For Your Best Interest?
Real Estate salespersons have never been a beloved profession in on our culture like a doctor or an astronaut. No, we are never mentioned with the actresses, presidents and even lawyers when a young kid […]
Can the Toronto Land Transfer Tax Be Slain?
I’m usually not one to mix politics with real estate. I’m not here to endorse any kind of political bent on who is better beit from the left, right, or centre. This week, however, I […]
Why Canada Can Benefit from An American Real Estate Recovery
Let’s face it, as Canadians we like to think we are a kind and gentle folk, but most of us can’t help but be competitive with our southern American neighbour every chance we have, whether […]