Buying or Selling a Condo? Make Timing Work For You
Timing the real estate market. So many believe you could make buckets of money if you could master it. To be honest, I think this is a tough thing to rely upon to […]
Toronto Real Estate Blog
The Spillover Effect: How To House Hunt Better
Certain strategies could be implemented when buying a house or a condo. Here’s one that should lead you to a good investment.
Can the Government Be Blamed for Toronto’s High Housing Prices?
By now, many real estate professionals and enthusiasts have given us their two cents about the Perth Street property that received 32 offers and went for $208,725 over asking last week. It seems that we […]
The Tipping Point: Are Cities Becoming Too Dense?
Toronto is becoming a more dense place to live, but is there such a thing as too dense or does more urban density have positive outcomes?
Will You Save Money Buying a Home With a Sketchy Past?
Already 2014 is proving to be a stubborn year for buyers, particularly when it comes to houses. So, some buyers dare to be more creative when it comes to what they will buy. Sometimes buyers […]
Toronto Real Estate Predictions of 2014
As a kid I had an obsession about how the future was going to look in the year 2000, at which point I would be 30 years old. Young me saw myself as an old […]
Toronto Real Estate in 2013: Year in Review
In a few weeks time, the predictions will start rolling out for 2014 with regard to Toronto real estate. I know I will be making a few of my own! Of course, it may be a […]
House Shopping at Christmas: A Good Idea?
Every couple of weeks or so someone usually asks me what is the best time of year to buy or sell their home. And to that, I usually offer the very vague and unsatisfying answer […]
Are Suburbs Always Cheaper?
Let me be clear. This is not a rant about the superiority of the city or that living in the suburbs is bad and doomed existence, but it is an attempt to clear up some […]
Maintenance Fees: The Cold, Hard Truth!
Maintenance fees are an obsession for many condo owner. And who can blame them? Here are some of the cold, hard facts about maintenance fees.
The Value of Your House: An Art or Science?
A few weeks back, two clients of mine, a couple from Toronto, purchased a house in an emerging neighbourhood. The listing agent decided to hold back offers. That’s no surprise to anyone familiar with the […]
He Can’t Be Blamed for Everything…
In the last week, I think about half of my Facebook feed has been about Rob Ford. His image cannot be avoided, and why would you avoid such real life drama? He really does put […]
Detached Homes: The New Royals of Property Types
People love detached houses. And really, who can blame them? You don’t have a flimsy party wall separating you from your neighbours with the colic baby, or the neighbours who like to make love loudly […]
The Toronto Housing Market In 20 Years
Something odd started happening in Toronto a few years ago. The condo market, and the market for houses divorced, and decided to go their own ways. It was an amicable split, but I’m not sure […]
Getting There First
Early bird gets the warm. This kind of thinking does apply to Toronto condo development as well. Here’s why.
How to Name (And Not Name) a Toronto Condo
It may not always feel this way, but a lot goes into a condo name. Here are some Toronto hits and total misses in the name department.