The Real World of Short-Term Condo Rentals
A big issue that has been rocking the Toronto condo scene over the last year is short-term rentals, particularly the use of home-sharing sites like Airbnb. With the news in October that New York City […]
Your Guide to Luxury Condos in Toronto
The decision to buy a luxury condo in Toronto comes down to a question of lifestyle. How do you want to live? Obviously, it’s not for everybody. The people who will buy luxury condos are […]
Buy Versus Rent, Data Tells All
We often hear, particularly from first-time buyers, how conflicting it is to decide whether to buy or rent a condo in Toronto. While in the long run we recommend buying over renting, that isn’t always […]
Unethical REALTOR® Practices: What You Need To Know
A recent CBC Marketplace investigation has brought to light the existence of malpractice within Canadian real estate. Here’s what you need to know. Investigations into unethical REALTOR® practices According to the Marketplace investigation, which spoke […]
North York, A Place to Invest
Year over year trends show Toronto home prices on the rise, and yet the demand for condos is higher than ever. While there are still many condos for sale in downtown Toronto, we think it’s […]
Preserving Heritage Buildings in Condoland
When it comes to new development in Toronto, the issue of heritage preservation can often draw a lot of public interest, community discourse, and even legal disputes. And great photos, as seen below! Heritage […]
The Brighter Side of Canada’s New Mortgage Rules
October was an interesting month for condos in Toronto and the Canadian real estate market in general. With a year-over-year average price per sqft growth of 9.7% in the GTA, and the federal government implementing […]
Toronto Condo Market Update: September 2016
With record-breaking sales figures, rising rental prices, and concerns about foreign investment, Q3 2016 was a fascinating time for Toronto’s condo market. The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) has released its stats for September[1] and […]
How International Buyers Are Reshaping Canadian Real Estate
With international buyers reportedly moving away from Vancouver, people in Toronto are talking more about foreign condo ownership and investment. September 2016 saw a big jump in GTA real estate with 9,902 sales, according to […]
Tips to Tackle the Toronto Rental Market
If you haven’t experienced it, you might not know that finding condos for rent in Toronto can be a bit tricky. Where do you even start to look for available rentals? And when you finally […]