New shipping container market in Toronto now open!
For years, we’ve had our eye on the mostly sold out Minto Westside site at Front and Bathurst in Toronto. Aside from it being one of the largest and most architecturally interesting condos in the city, it’s also surrounded by some intriguing parcels of la
Find out why Toronto needs non-resident buyers
To get a better grasp on the housing market, we reached out to some industry professionals to get their opinions on a few hot topics. Our first Q&A was with Ben Myers, President of Bullpen Research & Consulting Inc.
Greater Toronto Area rental supply on the rise, but it’s still not enough
The Toronto Real Estate Board released its rental market figures for the first quarter of 2019, reporting an increase in both listings and leases of condo apartments in the Greater Toronto Area.
Canadian housing starts remain steady through March 2019
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation released its housing starts data for March 2019, but there’s not much to get too excited about as construction remained steady to wrap up the first quarter of the year.
Moving out of the city? Here’s where homes are most affordable along the GO Transit line
This increased interest in the 905 housing markets is evident in the growing usage of GO Transit, the provincially-owned regional transit network. It boasted a ridership of 56.6 million people in 2018, upping service by 13% to 217 weekly trips.
Housing slowdown gives first-time buyers a chance in Canada’s biggest cities
Royal LePage recently released the results of its House Price Survey for the first quarter of 2019, which focuses on the three most popular housing types: two-storey homes, bungalows, and condos.
Why the King Street Transit Pilot should be permanent
I just heard that a Toronto City staff report recommends making the King Street Transit Pilot permanent. I am happy to hear this.
Taking another look at increasing property taxes in Toronto
Earlier this year, the Centre for Urban Research and Land Development released a report saying that the City of Toronto could afford to hike residential property taxes by approximately 20% when compared to the median GTHA municipality.
5 things you should know about King’s Landing by Concord
One of the most exciting new condo developments in the Greater Toronto Area right now is King’s Landing by Concord Pacific Development.
Softer housing market provides affordability relief, but not in Toronto
Royal Bank of Canada released its latest Housing Trends and Affordability report, announcing that slower real estate activity in Canada has provided some affordability relief...but not in Toronto.
