A TRYING OCTOBER – WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
The housing market in the GTA faced some challenges in October 2023. The main issue was the lack of affordability, which made it difficult for many potential home buyers to make a purchase. Due to this and the uncertainty, the sales decreased slightly compared to the previous year’s same period. However, the selling prices continued […]
A More Active August: What’s Happening In The Market?
The month of August showed a slight upward trend in the Toronto housing market sales. The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board’s (TRREB) MLS System reported a total of 5,627 sales in August 2022. While this does represent a 34.2% decline in sales year-over-year, the decline was at a lower rate than the last four months, […]
HOME INSPECTION PROBLEMS THAT MAY MAKE YOU RETHINK YOUR DECISION TO BUY
Before you move ahead with a home purchase, you should have the house inspected. A home inspector may uncover a series of problems. Though some of them may be relatively minor and easy to fix, others may be so significant that you decide to walk away and continue your home search elsewhere. It’s Normal for […]
A FAST-PACED NOVEMBER: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
The Toronto Real Estate Board reported a 14.2 per cent increase in sales in November 2019 compared to November 2018. With reports of 7,090 sales throughout November, sales were up year-over-year as a result in all segments of the market. Moreover, the number of new listings entered into TREB’s MLS System in November 2019 compared […]
Your Guide to Bennington Heights
Bennington Heights is one of the most desirable neighbourhoods in Toronto, and for good reason. Nestled into the Don River Valley Ravine, this exclusive East York enclave provides both solitude and natural beauty. Area residents enjoy elegant single-family homes, immaculately-landscaped lawns, and gently-curving streets. Take a walk along Bennington Heights Drive, and you’ll immediately realize […]
Pre-Construction Vs. Resale Condos: Which One is Better?
Pre-construction projects tend to receive a lot of buzz in the GTA. While many buyers are curious about purchasing these units, some are also unsure about the benefits. Are there major advantages to purchasing a condo in a brand new building, or can you get just as much value from an older unit? While the […]
Summerhill Real Estate & Neighbourhood Guide
Summerhill real estate contains some of the most sought-after properties in the city, and it’s easy to see why. Historical homes, tree-lined streets, and lush parkland all add to the appeal of this beautiful pocket of central Toronto. Though the neighbourhood is tranquil in character, its location along the Yonge Street Corridor ensures that its […]
Your Guide to the Bridle Path Real Estate
Few neighbourhoods say “luxury” like the Bridle Path. Often referred to as “Millionaires’ Row,” this North Toronto enclave boasts opulent mansions and gorgeous landscape architecture. Area homes sit on large lots, providing privacy and a sense of solitude. The Bridle Path has long held its reputation for prestige. The neighbourhood’s wider-than-average streets were once equestrian […]
Your Guide to Lawrence Park
Urban neighbourhoods don’t get more idyllic than Lawrence Park. Blessed with natural beauty and charming historic homes, this garden suburb provides a level of tranquility that’s hard to find elsewhere in Toronto. While the area is generally quiet, a central location and proximity to top-notch amenities prevent it from ever getting dull. If you’re looking […]
Your Guide to Rosedale
It’s fitting that an area as picturesque as Rosedale Toronto was named after wild roses, which once grew around the estate of one of its most notable residents. Settled in 1820, this upscale neighbourhood is one of the oldest suburbs in Toronto. Distinguished by lush greenery and gorgeous period homes, Rosedale is home to many […]