When you’re sitting in traffic, sweating, rushing to work or trying to get home, do you ever try to clock up how many hours you’re spending in traffic each day? How many hours per week, per month, per year? Put away those calculators, because according to...
For years, condo life was seen as the pinnacle of big city living for the young, hip set. Steps from amenities, right by downtown, easy to reach, and every night and day’s a party. Even today, the city is plastered with posters selling promises of condo...
According to 84% of people surveyed by Angus Reid, “it is unrealistic for young people to expect to own a house and a yard in the GTA.” 45% of those surveyed admitted to being forced to shop outside the GTA due to the high cost of...
Established as a city in 1853, Barrie is the 34th largest city in Canada, sitting on Lake Simcoe. It’s historic downtown and waterfront are at the heart of its tourist industry, and hosts hundreds of festivals, including a Jazz and Blues festival, Ribfest, Kampenfest and...
We all know and have probably experienced the “phantom bid.” “I know you need to think about it, but I’ve already got a lot of interest from different people.” “You really should buy now, it probably won’t be here next week.” Even though it can...
July saw a record number of Toronto-area homes sold, with an average selling price of $609,236 for the month. According to Mark McClean, Real Estate Board President: “9,880 homes sold in the Greater Toronto area in July 2015, representing an 8 per cent increase from the...
Race to the Bottom There isn't a single buyer who benefits from a bidding war. When two or more purchasers enter into a bidding war for a home, only the sellers win. Real estate markets with intense competition, in particular big cities like Toronto, can result...
When making the all-important decision of choosing the neighbourhood in which your family lives, selecting the type of surroundings that your child is exposed to is one of the most pressing concerns. While big city life does offer a variety of cultural and educational offerings that can...
Parents looking for the best environment in which to raise a child have to weigh the pros and cons of buying a home versus purchasing a condo. A variety of factors come into play, such as cost, convenience, market conditions and availability, but for most parents,...
Back in the 1950s, Toronto was considered one of the most dull cities on earth. The 1960s and 1970s helped transform the city from a stolid town into a dynamic cultural center that's currently on the precipice of being an international presence. Unfortunately, city planners likely didn't...