Oh, real estate in Toronto! It’s like a complicated dance with one very opinionated partner: interest rates. And right now, they’ve stolen the show, more than I’ve seen in my 15 years in the industry. […]
Sometimes, the Toronto real estate market is firmly decided. If inventory is low across the board, demand is high, and competition is expected. There are no surprises; the market is decidedly a seller’s market. Then, […]
Tornado season usually arrives in the spring for North America, but for Toronto real estate, I believe we have entered a tornado real estate market this Fall. It may sound like I am making up […]
Interest rates have become a national obsession in 2022. It’s certainly been the primary focus of Toronto real estate purchasers this year. And really, who can be critical of anyone laser focused on interest rates […]
I often find the fall season of the Toronto real estate market to be an important pivot point. And this year, it will be a very important one after interest rate hikes have sent a […]
We all know that real estate is happening all the time in Toronto. Deals are done 12 months of the year. They can happen at any time of the day. But let’s not kid ourselves: […]
2021 certainly had a few surprises and big pivots, but let’s be honest, it was nothing like the roller coaster of 2020. That doesn’t mean 2021 was not an easy year to predict. By the […]
There are two big real estate narratives circulating around our news and social media that may lead many people to think we are building too many condos here in Toronto. First narrative: Covid has led […]
I’m often asked, “When is the best time to buy or sell real estate in Toronto?” or “What season are you able to get the best bang for your buck?” Luckily, in a city as […]
Well, it’s happening. The vacancy tax in Toronto has been passed at the end of 2020, and it’s officially coming to town in 2022. In its very basic form, a vacant home tax requires that […]
Renters around Toronto are finally rejoicing. Landlords… not so much. It seems for the first time in a long time, rents in Toronto have gone down. Nothing crazy. Nothing I would consider a huge correction, […]
If you’ve been following any real estate news over the past few months, you may believe there is an exodus of people leaving the city. Not just in Toronto, but all over the North America. […]
Though it is still early to tell whether Toronto or Ontario will have a second or even third wave of the coronavirus, we now know that it could happen. Right now, we are seeing that […]
Right now we still have significant restrictions, whether you’re a buyer or seller of Toronto real estate. Because of this, you’re #1 priority should be to stay safe and limit your exposure to Covid-19. That […]
Before I really get into this, let me state clearly: I don’t think right now is a good time to buy and sell real estate in Toronto. We are under quarantine for a reason. Not […]
I feel like we are just beginning to see how our quarantine and self-distancing actions are slowing the progress of Covid-19. And though these are early days, and it is extremely important to keep up […]
