Nov
The Toronto Real Estate Board reported on the October 2014 market stats today. Sales volume was up over October 2013 by 7.7%, to 8,552 transactions. New listings were up only 3.4% over the same period, continuing the now long-standing issue of insufficient supply in the Toronto...
Read More[easyrotator]erc_47_1402516933[/easyrotator] Fifty-six Brookmount Road is a gorgeous, renovated home on one of the best streets in the area. The Beach Triangle is known for its attractive red brick homes and mature tree canopy. Set on the western edge of The Beach, the Triangle offers immediate access...
Read MoreI have just listed for lease this fantastic, west-facing unit in the original portion of the Garment Factory Lofts. Open concept with a modern kitchen (stainless steel appliances) and bath, this authentic 1-bed-plus-den loft exudes urban cool. Features include: exposed duct work, restored/polished concrete floors, fluted...
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Sales volume in March, 2014 picked up by 7.2% over March 2013, with 8,081 sales reported by TREB. For Q1/2014, sales were up by three per cent compared to the first three months of 2013. Considering the brutal weather we've had so far this year, those are impressive...
Read MoreThe King Edward Hotel is a world famous Toronto landmark. Just three floors of this iconic building have been converted to condos; the rest continue as one of the city's classic hotels. This relatively small conversion will bring new meaning to the idea of an...
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January was a bit of a frustrating month in Toronto real estate. The number of active listings declined from 14,231 in January 2013 to 11,903, a decrease of 16.4%. The number of new listings was to 8,822 down a similar amount (16.6%). This exacerbated the on-going shortage of...
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Before I started blogging I used to send out an e-newsletter to my clients. Way back in January, 2008, I wrote a piece about bully offers. At the time, they were a relatively new phenomenon. In the years since, the practice has surged and waned,...
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The 'First 5' buyer tips I posted previously are just to get a buyer started. There's lots more to it. Here are five more topics to consider. 6) Hire a home inspector. Please, hire a home inspector. They don't have X-ray vision, and they are not clairvoyant,...
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The Toronto real estate market is in a sustained 'sellers' market state. Buyers have to be prepared to take action when they find a house they want. For you first-time buyers (and those of you who haven't done this in a while), there's lots that you...
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