Urbaneer’s April 2020 E-Promo

April 30th, 2020 |

*Did you know we publish a monthly newsletter that you can subscribe to for FREE? Just click the link at the bottom of this post!* I’ve written about COVID-19 quite a bit this past month, both in terms of real estate, and in relation to the changes to our day-to-day… Read Full Entry

Dear Urbaneer: What Architectural Design Features Elevate The Value Of Toronto Real Estate?

April 28th, 2020 | Dear UrbaneerHouse And Home

Welcome to this month’s instalment of Dear Urbaneer, where I dip into my virtual mailbag to answer real estate questions from my clients. This time around, my clients are wondering which architectural design features increase the value of a property. Dear Urbaneer:We are preparing for our next house… Read Full Entry

Healthy Home: The Irony Of Navigating COVID-19 On The 50th Anniversary Of Earth Day

April 23rd, 2020 | COVID-19 & Toronto Real EstateHealthy Home

Here, on the third rock from the sun, we celebrated a major milestone this week: the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. One might say it's ironic that instead of globally honouring, respecting and nurturing Mother Earth this week, our collective attention was hyper-focused on mitigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Is the virus Mother Earth’s attempt at reminding… Read Full Entry

Trending In Toronto: Single Family Houses Replaced By Boutique Condo Townhomes

April 22nd, 2020 | Real EstateCollege Street/Little ItalyLittle PortugalQueen West

Welcome to my blog on housing, culture, and design in Toronto, where I frequently share my insights and experiences on almost every aspect of the Toronto Real Estate Market - and life here in the 6ix! Back in 2013, I wrote about the trend I'd witnessed growing - since the… Read Full Entry

The Role Of Fiscal Stimulus During COVID-19 And Toronto Real Estate

April 20th, 2020 | COVID-19 & Toronto Real EstateReal Estate

For those engaged in the Canadian real estate market - buyers, sellers and homeowners - emerging media headlines about the effects that this global health crisis will have on our economy have been concerning. Certainly, the Toronto real estate market is feeling the impact of COVID-19 rather harshly, in terms of the… Read Full Entry

Access To Support & City Offices During COVID-19 For Toronto Real Estate

April 15th, 2020 | COVID-19 & Toronto Real EstateReal Estate

As we collectively navigate our health and safety during this unanticipated global disruption, the trade of Toronto real estate has been altered dramatically. Although the Toronto real estate industry was deemed an essential service, the landscape by which business is being conducted has been at a much slower and more complicated pace. Operating… Read Full Entry

Assess Your Risk: Buying & Selling Toronto Real Estate During The COVID-19 Pandemic

April 7th, 2020 | COVID-19 & Toronto Real EstateReal Estate

As I have always contended, success in real estate hinges succinctly on smart strategy; a shift in the market, in turn, requires a shift in strategy. This is even more essential today, given the uncertainty and turbulence we currently face as the world navigates a health crisis. Just four weeks… Read Full Entry

March 2020 Toronto Regional Real Estate Statistics: Before & After COVID-19 Arrived

April 6th, 2020 | COVID-19 & Toronto Real EstateReal Estate

This month the Toronto real estate sales statistics illustrate the dynamics of the market before, and since, the government's intervention in reducing the spread of COVID-19 which has disrupted the global community. The results clearly show the real estate market was 'hot', with an increase in sales and values during the… Read Full Entry

Superior Cycling In Toronto? There’s An App For That!

April 3rd, 2020 | City Living

Cycling in Toronto is growing in popularity, for exercise, recreation and as an environmentally friendly and cost effective way to get around the city. As the cost of owning and driving a car increases, along with the hassles of driving in a big city, hitting the open road on two… Read Full Entry

Naturalists Rejoice: Unbelievable Downtown Toronto Floating Home Lists For $399,000

April 1st, 2020 | City LivingReal Estate

For the naturalist who is also a busy professional working in Toronto's downtown financial core, we recognize it can be difficult to find accommodation which allows you to unwind after navigating the freneticism of corporate culture, let alone the ravages of everyday life. Especially if you find your greatest peace being on the water.… Read Full Entry

April 2020