THE THREE KINDS OF REAL ESTATE AGENTS
Over years of working in real estate, I often place my fellow colleagues into three categories. There may be many more ways to do this, but I thought I would make it simple. In the […]
Toronto Real Estate Blog
Supply and Demand, Toronto Style
Back in the day, some of us may have taken an Economics 101 course that first brought to our attention the theory of supply and demand. The rules are pretty simple. If supply goes up too much, demand falls and prices fall.
Why Are There So Many Rental Apartments Under Construction?
It was not too long ago that Toronto could not build their condos fast enough. For several years in a row, Toronto had the rare distinction of building more condo units than any other city in North America.
Things Sellers Say
Let me offer some insights from actual sellers who have sold their homes. Here are tips and advice from real people who have sold a property.
Deteriorating Affordability in Toronto: What to Do
The figures are out again, and one more time Toronto real estate receives a gold star in September with houses selling over 10% higher from September 2014 to September 2015. This kind of news used […]
Last Time Sellers: The Planned and the Unplanned
First time buyers get the lion’s share of media attention. Not terribly surprising as our culture does tend to obsess over the young and what they’ll do next, and a great number of first time […]
The Brooklyn Effect
The Brooklyn effect. It’s a term I hear thrown around more and more. It seems that in this day and age the brand of “Brooklyn” really does stir up some excitement in people. In fact, […]
The Trail of Failed Real Estate Predictions
I’m feeling a little nostalgic lately. Maybe it’s the Star Wars trailers I’ve been watching. Maybe its the Back to School blitz I have been seeing everywhere. But it also has to do with the […]
What To Expect in the Real Estate Market in the Fall of 2015
The Fall market is different than the Spring market. The Spring market has a roaming starting point. Some years it can start as early as early February. Other years, it will hold off until well […]
Ranking Toronto: Does It Have an Impact?
Is it just me or has Toronto been ranked a lot lately? It seems that despite our serious transit misgivings and our back-from-the-brink city government, Toronto is a coveted city of sorts in international rankings. […]
Why Condos Are Back
I often go on about how great I think houses are as an investment in Toronto. They are in limited supply in a growing city, and there are very few builders planning to build any […]
For Real Real Estate Stats
This time I’m not going to give you my opinion on its own, but instead I’m going to offer up some interesting real estate facts brought to you mostly by the folks at the Toronto […]
Is 2015 the last year for real estate growth in Toronto?
I’ve just read it again. The “this is the last year” thing. This time I read it in the Toronto Star, but it could have come from anywhere, beit a national newspaper or that guy […]
Could This Recession Lead to Higher Home Prices in Toronto?
Technically speaking, Canada is in a mild recession. We’re not talking 2008 here. The money systems of the world are not at stake. It’s more of an embarrassing surprise, like discovering you had your fly […]
COTTAGE DREAMING
This time of year really brings out the dreamer in me. Summer and the city could be a lot of fun. Lots of festivals, parades, and this year the Pan Am Games. Still, summer is […]
The Right Way To Sell Your Home in A Bidding War
Once you own a property, you are never the same again. You are invested. Not just in the obvious financial way, but in a way that you couldn’t quite wrap your head around before you […]