OFSI Proposes Changes To The Mortgage Stress Test Coming Soon

April 8th, 2021 | Real Estate

With real estate markets soaring cross-country, thanks to pandemic-fueled housing hunts, there has been growing pressure on policy makers to step in to cool overheating markets. The combination of low interest rates and the fear of missing out, pandemic style is testing the bounds of affordability. In a city like… Read Full Entry

March Madness: TRREB Reports Record Home Sales And Soaring Prices In March 2021

April 6th, 2021 | Real Estate

Real estate markets can be fickle and frenetic, but right now, Toronto's seems to be on fire! As certain sectors of our economy continue to improve, prices have trended steeply upward - particularly over the past 3 months! This is due in great part to a surge in sales that has not been matched… Read Full Entry

The Perfect Picnic In Trinity Bellwoods Park

April 5th, 2021 | City LivingRestaurantsCollege Street/Little ItalyLittle PortugalQueen West

It's true that a great many of us are now working from home instead of an office, but that doesn't mean we can't go out for lunch! The weather lately has been picnic perfect, so why not pack up that meal to go? One of the top spots in the city for sprawling… Read Full Entry

Look What We Found In Our Easter Basket!

April 4th, 2021 | Real EstateRiverdale / Playter EstatesAnnex / South Annex / Seaton VillageCollege Street/Little ItalyLittle PortugalQueen West

Happy Easter! When you're a realtor who finds Novelty Architecture amusing, it was only a matter of time the opportunity would present itself to incorporate The Basket Building into a post. And what could be more obvious than using it for Easter? Built for The Longaberger Company, an American manufacturer… Read Full Entry

Best Brews At Bellwoods Brewery

April 4th, 2021 | City LivingRestaurantsAnnex / South Annex / Seaton VillageCollege Street/Little ItalyLittle PortugalQueen West

Sipping on a tasty craft beer is a real treat, but even more rewarding with the knowledge that it's locally made - and the brew pub is a cool place to hang out! Once the pandemic passes and we can congregate again, plan to sit and savour a pint at Bellwoods… Read Full Entry

Edwardian Residential Architecture In Toronto

April 3rd, 2021 | City LivingReal EstateJunction/High Park/Bloor West/SwanseaSwansea / High Park / Bloor West VillageCorso Italia / DavenportWychwood / Humewood - CedarvaleHigh Park North / The Junction MidtownYorkville / Summerhill / RosedaleDufferin Grove / Bloorcourt VillageKing West / Niagara / Liberty VillageThe DanforthLeslieville/RiversideRiverdale / Playter EstatesCabbagetown / CorktownAnnex / South Annex / Seaton VillageCollege Street/Little ItalyLittle PortugalQueen WestWallace/Emerson & Brockton VillageRoncesvalles Village

One of the many benefits of living in Toronto is the beauty of our vintage housing stock. While older residences will require additional maintenance and repair simply because of their longevity, the high style patina and architectural touches that lend the unique character to these homes are truly immeasurable. No… Read Full Entry

Toronto’s Terrific Trinity Bellwoods Park

April 2nd, 2021 | City LivingReal Estate

Green space has always been important for mental and physical health, but during the pandemic, having access to green space is even more crucial! This is particularly true if you are a dog owner. Trinity Bellwoods is one of Toronto’s top 3 parks (according to me!) and offers great green space… Read Full Entry

Memories Of Paris At Union Restaurant On Ossington Avenue

April 1st, 2021 | Restaurants

What’s better than savouring excellent food in a charming bistro with character and charm? One of our favourites for just such an experience is Union Restaurant on Ossington. Their menu is inspired by French cuisine, and their dining room exudes a Parisian vibe. It’s a wonderful experience (when dining in… Read Full Entry

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

April 1st, 2021 | 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

Urbaneer’s March 2021 E-Promo

March 31st, 2021 | Junction/High Park/Bloor West/SwanseaSwansea / High Park / Bloor West VillageCorso Italia / DavenportWychwood / Humewood - CedarvaleHigh Park North / The Junction MidtownYorkville / Summerhill / RosedaleDufferin Grove / Bloorcourt VillageKing West / Niagara / Liberty VillageThe DanforthLeslieville/RiversideRiverdale / Playter EstatesCabbagetown / CorktownSt. Lawrence MarketAnnex / South Annex / Seaton VillageCollege Street/Little ItalyLittle PortugalQueen WestWallace/Emerson & Brockton VillageRoncesvalles Village

*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!* Builders, and bully offers, and bidding wars - oh my! It's official: despite the slower-than-expected roll out of vaccines, and the pall of uncertainty that is spread… Read Full Entry

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