50 Years of Gentrification
Gentrification is just over 50 years old. It may have been happening in Roman Times when a couple of huts were knocked down to make way for the emperor’s swimming pool, but the term itself […]
Toronto real estate
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 […]
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 […]
East vs. West: Who’s the Best?
A lot of people I know have very strong opinions on what side of Toronto is the better side to live. I feel I am good person to facilitate a reasonable comparison because I can […]
Who Knows Best About Your Home’s Value?
There are a lot of people who can tell you the value of your home. The truth is. Almost none of them will every be 100% correct. Here’s why.
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?
Where Will Toronto’s New Condo Hot Spots Be?
We’ve seen the rise of Corktown, King West, Liberty Village and the new Regent Park, but Toronto is not done… New condo neighbourhoods are coming!
How To Buy A Competitive Property In a Tough Toronto Market
If you want a competitive property in a tough Toronto neighbourhood, you have to be battle ready. Here are some tips to improve your odds.
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?
What is the Impact of Foreign Investment on Toronto?
It’s not like foreign investment is a new thing. Think of all the snow birds who have bought up property in Florida over the past several decades. Let’s be honest. People have been leaving their […]
Are you a FOMO?
What is a FOMO? And what does it have to do with the Toronto real estate and your chances of buying real estate?
Too Negative? How Negative Interest Rates Could Impact Toronto Real Estate
Negative interest rates. This is a term that may be new to you or at least a recent addition to the collection of phrases you store up in your brain. In practice, negative interest rates […]
How To Deal With Expensive
Expensive is a relative term. Mean and crabby Donald Trump, for examle, probably has a different idea of what is expensive compared to you and me. Even with everyday folks like us, there is some […]
The Story Behind the Data: Toronto’s Spring Market
This time of the year is usually a pretty good time to do a litmus test for the Toronto real estate market in 2016. Like Goldy Locks choosing her porridge between the too hot and […]
YOU WANT TO BUY A HOUSE IN TORONTO? HERE’S HOW
Let me start off on a positive note: We’re not Vancouver. Not that Vancouver is not a pretty place or a desirable city in which to live, but our Toronto real estate is more affordable. […]