A Single Person’s Guide to Buying a Property
When I decided to buy my first property, I was single. I considered a condo, but instead I decided to purchase a semi-detached, Leslieville house split up into a duplex. This was at a time […]
Toronto real estate
Will Rents Rise Faster than Toronto Prices?
We’re not New York. We’re not Vancouver. But Toronto is a more expensive place to buy property than many North American cities. No doubt about that. And with the multitude of government rules and regulations […]
The Autumn Market of 2017: Is the Free Fall Over?
So far, 2017 has proven to be like no other year in Toronto real estate. Heads spun. Naysayers neighed. Predictability appeared to have been thrown out the window. Toronto real estate in 2017 has defied […]
Why Do People Want to Live in Cities?
Let’s first acknowledge that Toronto is not the perfect city. There is too much traffic. Less public transit that a city this size needs. Crumbling infrastructure. A serious social housing shortage. And it’s an expensive […]
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 […]
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?