Increase in listings a sign of confidence in the resale market
The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) released its resale housing market figures for September 2017, announcing a big drop in year-over-year sales and an increase in listings. Last month, there were 6,379 sales reported through the MLS, which is a 35%
Great Gulf to complete the vision for Mirvish+Gehry Toronto
It’s a done deal - Great Gulf is the developer that will bring the Mirvish+Gehry Toronto project to life. The transaction was confirmed on October 3rd. “I am pleased to have concluded a transaction with Great Gulf that will see the realization and
Daniels introduces the Accessibility Designed Program
The Daniels Corporation just made a powerful commitment to creating more accessible buildings and communities. At the Regent Park presentation centre, Jake Cohen, Daniels Vice President of Project Implementation, introduced the Accessibility Designed
Is it still a good time to buy in Toronto?
In my opinion, it’s still a good time to buy in Toronto. According to Swiss bank UBS, we’re on top of the world — but not in a good way. Unlike those “most livable cities” and “safest (or cleanest) big cities” surveys in which Torontonians often find
Browse the Whitby Meadows floor plans
One of the most highly anticipated new home openings of this fall is Whitby Meadows at Coronation and Taunton Rd. East by Arista Homes, DECO Homes, Fieldgate Homes, Great Gulf, OPUS Homes, and Paradise Developments. Yes, there are six builders at this
Report warns of housing bubble risk in Toronto
According to the UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index 2017, Toronto is at the greatest risk of a housing bubble burst (out of 19 other urban centres around the world). The report was published last month.Toronto was followed by Stockholm, Munich,
Glen Abbey Golf Club development proposal rejected, as expected
Remember when ClubLink, the owner of the Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, submitted a development proposal with a zoning application for residential, commercial, and office space and everyone knew it was going to get rejected? It got rejected. We’re
The CREA lowers its national resale housing market forecast and it’s Ontario’s fault
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) lowered its national resale housing market forecast for 2017 and 2018, and it’s all Ontario’s fault.The Fair Housing Plan was introduced by the Ontario government to reign in the super hot Greater Golden
What exactly affects your credit score?
On the hunt for your first home? Getting pre-approved is crucial so you are aware of how much you can afford. That way you don’t fall in love with something out of your budget. But what determines your qualifying amount? Your credit score is a major
33% of millennials plan to leave the GTA
The recent Market Manuscript Fall 2017 by Ben Myers, Senior VP, Market Research & Analytics, Fortress Real Developments, stated that 33% of millennials plan to leave the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) to find a more affordable home to purchase. If
