What will happen to Trump Tower in Toronto?
At the beginning of the year, we heard about the Trump International Hotel Tower at Bay and Adelaide in Toronto going up for auction, with bidding to start at $298 million. We speculated about some big time developers that may be interested, but no one
Safety tips for cyclists getting around the city
Hardcore commuting cyclists don’t put the bike into storage during the winter, but for the rest of you who are looking forward to the spring weather and beautiful riding conditions, we have some crucial safety tips for you! With both rental and ownership
New low-rise sales continue to decline as inventory remains low
According to the latest report from Trimart Research Corporation, new low-rise sales across the Total Market Are (TMA) continue to drop compared to last year as inventory stays low around 5,300 units. More than 5,000 new low-rise homes may sound like a
Expect to pay more than $1.2 million for a detached home in the GTA
The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) just released its monthly resale housing market figures announcing that February 2017 had more sales than last year despite 2016’s leap year. There were 8,014 sales in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) reported through
Using colour to brighten your home and mood while waiting for spring
Do you need a little something to lift your mood in March? Did you know that colour has been used for centuries as a form of healing therapy? The colour choices for your home can have an impact on your well-being and happiness. The colours you choose to
New condos that first-time buyers can afford
Last summer, we highlighted a few new condo projects in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) that first-time buyers could actually afford. With the recent rental series from CBC, which highlights personal stories from Toronto tenants about the struggles of
CMHC releases an updated "road map to homeownership"
According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), purchasing a home can be a challenging and confusing experience, and they’re right. From unfamiliar mortgage calculations to words you’ve never heard before, every step of the homebuying
Get your home ready for the warm weather!
With a few days reaching over 15 degrees celsius in February, we’re already in spring mode. The first official day of spring is only a few weeks away, so we’ll be featuring some season inspired blog posts to get you and your home ready for the warm
Taking a closer look at capital gains tax
Since October, subtle changes to the Principal Residence Tax Exemption (PRE) have meant that Canadian sellers and buyers must disclose transactions on their principal residences to the government. Somehow I missed until recently that the administration
How to deal with your home buyer’s remorse
So you just bought a new home - congratulations! What? You don’t feel as excited as you were the second you signed the Agreement? Don’t worry, this feeling is common. It’s like when you buy a sweater then instantly regret it when you try it on at home in
