Who is Leaving Toronto? And Who is Coming?
There have always been Torontonians who “cash out” of their properties. Many simply head for the nearby suburbs or smaller cities to have a larger house and a big yard where they or their kids […]
Toronto Real Estate Market
Toronto’s Radical Shift in Buying and Selling Habits
Let’s go back to 2004. It was the year the EU added ten new member-nations (no one was leaving), Prime Minister Paul Martin indicated the Federal Government would introduce legislation to extend marriage to include same-sex couples, […]
Move Over Boomers. Millennials Will Take Over
For almost 50 years, Boomers have ruled the world. From Bill Gates to Oprah Winfrey, they have made their mark and built empires. Their demographic size in the West has radicalized the 60s, button-downed the […]
Can Renting Protect You from the Toronto Real Estate Market?
First of all, let me clear something up. This is not a blog that will claim buying is better than renting. I’m not going to try to convince you that giving money to a landlord […]
How Affordable is Toronto Compared to Other Cities?
If you have had even a mild interest in Toronto real estate, you would know that just two months into 2017, and it’s already a crazy year. And that’s putting it mildly. It’s not just […]
The Wrong and Right Ways To Tax Toronto
Taxes. I don’t like them. Yes, I know they are necessary in order to make our city better, and yes, I know many feel they pay too many taxes. Often taxes can feel too complicated […]
Why Toronto Price Increases for 2017 Are Different
I know you are tired of hearing it, but I have no choice but to say it again: Toronto’s real estate market is on fire. Not a camp fire. Not a gas bbq. But an […]
Home Prices: What to Expect For 2017
Will 2017 have the same kind of price increases in Toronto as 2016? I don’t know about 22.7% again, but I think we’re still heading up. Here’s why.
My Five Most Surprising Real Estate Experiences of 2016
In the spirit of Casey Kasem, David Letterman and Muchmusic, let me offer up my five most surprising real estate experiences of 2016.
1 Real Estate Salespersons for Every 131.5 Torontonians?
Why does Toronto have so many real estate salespersons, and what does it mean for Toronto buyers and sellers?
Why Do Chinese Investors Want to Buy in Toronto?
People often focus on the impact of foreign real estate investment on Canadian real estate market. But why do foreign investors want to buy here?
First Time Buyers Finally Get a Break!
First-time buyers, you may finally be receiving the break in the Toronto real estate market you have long been waiting for. Here’s how it works.
Stressed About the New Mortgage Stress Tests?
The Feds have changed the rule of obtaining a mortgage. So, just how will this impact Toronto? Who will gain and lose from these changes?
Is Toronto Building the Right Kind of Housing?
Housing sure ain’t what it used to be. Most of us are now very aware of that little nugget of knowledge here in Toronto. Only ten to fifteen years ago, it was quite reasonable for […]
Population Growth and Real Estate Prices
Population growth and real estate prices may go hand in hand, but there are some surprising differences between growing cities that strongly effect price.
Why Are Toronto Home Prices So High?
There has been a change over the past 10-15 years that some properties are out of reach for buyers. How did it get this way? Could it go back to affordable?