Interesting stuff. I have to admit that I was pretty surprised with some of these findings. What are people doing in Victoria B.C. to make it such a dangerous place? There are a lot of retirees and bunny rabbits. Not sure the correlation, but hopefully everything is O.K. Clipped from: www2.macleans.ca (share this clip) ... read more

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Have you ever wondered if the "green" angle when marketing a condo project actually works? It can be a tough initial sell for the developer as most environmentally friendly systems (HVAC, Water, Hydro, etc.) can be expensive to install initially and carry a slightly higher maintenance fee for the owners. It's nice to see that developers are recognizing the value of these energy saving systems and many buyers are looking at the long term savings associated with owning units in these buildings. As we move forward, I hope that we see more of these types ... read more

We all know that the market has been robust the past few years here in Toronto. We've been blessed with a general lack of inventory which has driven prices up (and up). Have you ever wondered which homes are the most difficult to sell? Funny enough, it is the extremeties of the price spectrum that present the most challenges. The most expensive and least expensive homes have the biggest hurdles that your typical Realtor must overcome. The amount of time it would take to sell all the current properties on the market for the city ... read more

This is just plain cool. I've been up to the zip-lining course in Barrie and had an absolute blast. How awesome is it to spend an afternoon with your friends jumping around the tree tops, hanging from wires and dangling 30, 40 or 50 feet above the ground? To top off the incredible experience, you get to wear an incredible bean shaped helmet and bodysuit of cords to ensure your safety. It goes without saying that any pictures taken guarantee you can never be considered "cool" when you're sporting this outfit. If the environmental concerns ... read more

Check out this great post from the Toronto Star. This interactive map showcases the sales activity for the month of December 2011. As a savvy follower of T.O. real estate, you'll note that this map highlights the "D.O.M.", or Days On Market, rather than the sale price. A "hot" neighbourhood is defined as one where the properties sold in 60 days or fewer. In warm areas, homes sold anywhere between 61-80 days. Cold areas took 81 or more days to sell. We’re always tracking market data and interesting articles to help you understand the ebbs ... read more

I know there are a lot of people who are excited about the completion of this project. Having personally helped a dozen (primarily end users) buy into this building 4.5 years ago, they are ecstatic about the prospect of finally moving into their new home in this fantastic neighbourhood. The Developer (FREED) decided not to align this project with the Thompson Hotel brand or the international designer, Philippe Starck, who were affiliated with his last two projects, but rest assured, this building will generate the same buzz and stand alone as one of King West’s ... read more

What a great article by The Grid TO! It's Interesting to see how some people have cashed in on the Toronto Real Estate market in the past 5 years. As we move forward in these uncertain economic times, finding the same kind of property as highlighted in this article may be difficult, but there is always an opportunity to be had. We are all savvy investors and let's get serious, any property we buy, whether an income property or principal residence, is an investment. We can discuss the market, when to buy and what is ... read more

2011 was a fantastic year for the Toronto real estate market. Statistics for the final few months of 2011 showed sales volume increases ranging from 9-11%, and almost 10% increases in average sale prices over the same period of time in 2010. As we move forward into the new year, analysts are forecasting a range of potential scenarios for the coming twelve months. These scenarios coupled with the economic uncertainty make it difficult to know where to turn for a reasonable prediction. The “doom and gloom” outlook will continue to exist as it has for ... read more

Hop in a cab, convince a friend to drive or bike your thirsty butt over to the East side, and discover some signature bars that sprinkle this neighbourhood. Need to get Laide? On Adelaide and Jarvis, you have that very possibility at a trendy little bar, with beds, dim lighting and questionable films. Pique your interest? This sleek, contemporary, European-style bar is a great choice for both first dates, frisky dates and bachelorette parties (or for a beer and a creative mind). At one point or another, everyone us has popped into Pravda, and floated ... read more