How a more transparent bidding process can improve Toronto real estate
First of all, happy Halloween! Though I’m sure many of you celebrated last weekend. When it comes to Toronto real estate, I can’t think of anything much spookier than entering a blind bidding war.
Increase in listings fails to ease soaring rents
It continues to get more difficult for people and families looking to rent a condo apartment in the Greater Toronto Area. The Toronto Real Estate Board’s quarterly rental market report shows a significant increase in monthly rent.
Average selling price of a condo in Toronto nears $600,000
The Toronto Real Estate Board released its third quarter 2018 results for the Greater Toronto Area’s condo market, reporting tighter conditions.
New net-zero shipping container project proposed to address growing need for affordable housing
Alberta will soon be home to a new shipping container community, designed to address the need for more affordable housing in rural communities. There are plans in place to roll out these shipping container communities in other areas across the country.
ENERGY STAR certification now available for new high-rise residential buildings in Ontario
Last week, Natural Resources Canada announced that new mid- and high-rise residential buildings in Ontario can now qualify for ENERGY STAR certification for the first time ever.
Overvaluation eases, but Canada’s housing market still highly vulnerable
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation released its quarterly Housing Market Assessment, reporting that on a national level, the country’s major housing markets are still highly vulnerable, though overvaluation is easing.
Tickets still available for The Journey – A Living History of the Regent Park Revitalization
We just booked our tickets for the closing night of The Journey – A Living History of the Regent Park Revitalization, a musical show put on by Daniels and Regent Park artists.
New condo prices continue to climb amid supply boost
The Building Industry and Land Development Association released its monthly new home market results for September 2018, reporting an uptick in sales activity across the Greater Toronto Area.
What another 4 years of John Tory means for Toronto real estate
It wasn’t exactly a tight race and I can’t say I’m surprised by the outcome. So, let’s take a look at what another four years of John Tory means for Toronto real estate.
Baby boomers and millennials fuelling the luxury condo market
The 2018 RE/MAX Spotlight on Luxury Report was released recently, reporting a significant drop in luxury detached home sales in Toronto and Vancouver. But, the luxury condo market is going strong.
