What can Toronto learn from Montreal about family-friendly condo development?
A recent article in the Montreal Gazette caught our eye because it referenced how “Some condo towers in Toronto now include indoor playgrounds, and even maker spaces where kids (and adults) can work on arts and crafts.” The writer says this is “genius.”
Quick home renovations you should do before listing
The small details in a home make a big difference, and discerning buyers will look at your home through a magnifying glass. That’s why we’ve listed a few budget-friendly and quick home renovations you should do before listing your home.
See what people in Toronto sacrifice to buy a home
With would-be buyers finally adjusting to the stress test and interest rates looking like their taking a breather, 2019 may be a strong year for home sales in Toronto and other major markets in Canada.
The three-way tug-of-war between builders, homeowners, and politicians
According to the report, simply building more missing middle housing isn’t an option. One of the primary reasons this type of housing isn’t getting built is because of the three-way tug-of-war between builders, homeowners, and politicians.
See what these 5 policymakers have to say about housing supply
We’ve already shared the January 2019 resale housing market figures and a few highlights from the Outlook section, so now we want to highlight what some policymakers are saying about housing supply.
Sugar Wharf by Menkes is the best-selling new condo in Canada
The five condo towers will range from 64-90 storeys. When the first two launched last summer, Menkes sold 1,241 of the 1,463 available units. That’s 85%! This success was seen in a year of cooling, as new condo sales fell 38% compared to 2017.
How to increase the supply of missing middle housing in Toronto
The Centre for Urban Research and Land Development released a new report exploring strategies for increasing the supply of “missing middle” housing in Toronto.
Expect fewer new homes breaking ground in Toronto during 2019
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation released its monthly housing starts figures for January 2019, reporting that starts held steady compared to the previous month.
Greater Toronto Area condo market expected to level out in 2019
Urbanation, a leader in Greater Toronto Area condo market intelligence, recently released its 2018 year-end market results, and it looks like 2019 will be a year of moderation.
Average selling price of a Greater Toronto Area home will exceed $800,000 in 2019
The Toronto Real Estate Board released its 2019 Market Year in Review and Outlook report, predicting more sales, higher prices, and tight supply.
