The End of the High Rise?
Toronto loves a good high rise. We’re a city whose identity is very much wrapped up in it’s own ever-expanding skyline. In fact, some of the most visually exciting proposed projects, like the Gehry proposal […]
Toronto Real Estate Market
MPAC is back: Be Very Afraid!
If you own a house or condo or any property in Ontario, you have likely come to know MPAC all too well. And maybe, after understanding what they do, you wish you never knew them […]
Are bidding wars over?
Are bidding wars over? The short answer: no. In fact, I’m sporting my helmet and sword, and I’m headed into a bidding war tonight to smite the competition! And it’s going to be tough fight since […]
How To Spot the Next Hot Hood Before the Prices Go Nuts
With a blog spot called “Emerging T.O.” and as a real estate salesperson who specializes in emerging neighbourhoods, it’s not very surprising when I am frequently asked: “What is the next hot neighbourhood going to […]
The Fall Market: My Two Cents
Like me, the media outlets have always had their opinions on the real estate market, but unlike me, the opinions of the media really seem to have ramped up a lot of this summer. I […]
The “Rise” of the Bungalow
The bungalow. Some love em. Some hate em, but let’s face it, there are a lot of them in Toronto. They are a staple in many neighbourhoods. Little ones, surprisingly spacious ones, dumpy ones and […]
What the Improving American Housing Market Could Mean for Canada
I don’ think it’s official yet. BUT it looks like the American housing market may have stopped hemorrhaging. How do I know? Well, I don’t know for sure, but in some of the worst hit […]
Do House and Condo Prices Rise and Fall in Tandem?
I love the Olympics, and when they’re on, I’ll pretty much watch any thing when I have the time. I even found myself watching the women’s synchronized diving this weekend where Canada snapped up their […]
The Manhattanization of Toronto: A good thing?
Have you noticed the term “Manhattanization” being thrown around a lot these days? Well I have, especially when it has to do with Toronto. Not only in last week’s Huffington Post, but even in real […]
Can the Feds Really Tame Housing Market?
I really do have to scratch my head when I see the Canadian government in action trying to control the housing market. And right now, the Feds are pretty keen to cool it down, particular, […]
Residents’ Groups: Friend or Foe of Toronto?
Toronto is a city of neighbourhoods. We’ve all hard this countless time. It’s all a part of the Toronto brand. And though this point may have been driven home a little too much at times, […]
The Effect of Toronto Land Transfer Tax on the Price of Homes
I get it. Toronto doesn’t have any money, and they need to collect money to fund the things that cities do. I’m not here to weigh in on how Toronto should do this. Yes, there […]
Boomers: Are They Really A ‘Demographic Time Bomb’?
Oh those boomers. They are a often a well-intentioned and always a powerful lot! Because of their massive numbers, they have been able to mold our society to suit their interests as they age through […]
Lamest Real Estate Article of the Week
This article (http://bit.ly/IzU6xr ) called “The Hidden Threat of Home Ownership” that hit the Globe this past week has to be the most riduculous thing I have read in a long time. In it, the writer […]
Low Inventory: The Recipe for Pricey house
According to the latest round of stats, the average price for a house in Toronto is almost $550,000. And by Toronto, I mean any where that has a 416 or 647 area code. In March, […]
Real Estate Investment from Overseas: Good for Everyone?
I think my favourite tag line for a Toronto real estate news story this month has to be: Toronto Bungalow Sells for $421,800 Over Asking Price in Market’s “New Reality” New Reality? Really? This tag […]