Why a Big Yard Means More Than A Lot of Space
Most people interested in buying a house would like to have a big yard. Not everyone though. There are those few individuals who just feel it’s too much work to keep up the yard. They […]
Toronto Real Estate Blog
Why is There So Little Housing Supply?
When it comes to the chronic lack of housing to buy in Toronto, many people believe the problem comes from the great demand to live and invest in a well-ranked city like Toronto. Afterall, we’re […]
The Misunderstood Winter Real Estate Market
We all know that real estate is happening all the time in Toronto. Deals are done 12 months of the year. They can happen at any time of the day. But let’s not kid ourselves: […]
Toronto Real Estate Predictions 2022: Time For An Intervention?
Well, I don’t always nail it, but aside from not calling out a pandemic in 2020, I think I have a decent record with Toronto real estate predictions. To be transparent, I do base my […]
Hot and Bothered: 2021 Toronto Real Estate in Review
2021 certainly had a few surprises and big pivots, but let’s be honest, it was nothing like the roller coaster of 2020. That doesn’t mean 2021 was not an easy year to predict. By the […]
Are We Building Too Many Condos in Toronto?
There are two big real estate narratives circulating around our news and social media that may lead many people to think we are building too many condos here in Toronto. First narrative: Covid has led […]
If A Listing Says ‘No Bully Offers’, Could The Seller Still Accept A Bully Offer?
There is a familiar strategy in Toronto real estate that many listing agents and sellers like to use, if the market conditions are right. If demand is high and supply is low, many listings will […]
Should You Buy a Pre-Construction Condo?
I confess. I love following condo construction in Toronto. I follow pre-construction condos very closely. I am razzled and dazzled by the proposal locations, the design (or lack of design), and how a number of […]
The Toronto Fall Market of 2021: What’s Coming?
People look for consistency in a real estate market – even if it’s not always there. It comes from a bigger desire in our live to see patterns and make sense of the world. So, […]
The Toronto Rental Market Is Roaring Back to Life
If there was one part of the Toronto real estate market to really be hammered by Covid, it would have to be the residential rental market. Renters were disproportionately affected by Covid. More job loss. […]
Why Is This Summer is So Different from Last Summer?
I’m often asked, “When is the best time to buy or sell real estate in Toronto?” or “What season are you able to get the best bang for your buck?” Luckily, in a city as […]
The End Of Blind Bidding in Canada
It’s not here yet, but I feel it’s just a matter of time. The process we currently have in place right now in real estate for submitting offers in a multiple offer situation is going […]
What Will the Toronto Post-Covid Market Look Like?
First up, I know there are no guarantees of a post-Covid anything. We know that any variants of the virus could easily throw a wrench into our post-Covid Toronto lives. Still, things are looking up. […]
When A Property Doesn’t Sell On Offer Night
For the seller, this is how offer night in Toronto is suppose to happen: A day is chosen by the seller and the selling agent to review offers on a given property, usually a week […]
The Toronto Condo Bounce-Back: Let’s Break It Down
If there’s one kind of property type that took a serious hit from the arrival of Covid, it would have to be the downtown Toronto condo apartment. For most of last year, condo sales and […]
Plans to Cool the Market : Good, Bad and Ignored Ideas
When talking about another “red hot” real estate market, it’s a pleasant surprise for a change to not have Toronto or Vancouver be the focus. In fact, Toronto feels tame compared to some other regions […]