Archive for January, 2007

Report puts Toronto-area price increases at around 4 per cent Excerpt from an article by Tony Wong – Toronto Star Thinking of buying a condominium in the Toronto area? For some potential buyers who remember the real estate meltdown of the 1980s, buying at the top of the market is a real fear. Despite an [...]

From the Condo Guide Magazine The holiday spirit sparkled as future residents of Bohemian Embassy were greeted by the Bohemian Girl and then gathered to enjoy pink champagne and hors d’oeuvres at the project’s presentation centre on Queen Street West. It was a perfect opportunity for purchasers at the popular condominium to meet one another [...]

In fact, before buying this 1,500-square-foot home from the original owner last April, they lived in an 1889 Cabbagetown semi. But, just as a modernist bungalow would look ridiculous dropped into that Victorian enclave, it’s a bit perplexing when others drop faux-historic mansions into a modernist mecca like Don Mills.

Leaside is in especially high demand with upper middle-income families who value this neighbourhood as an ideal place to raise children. Leaside has abundant green space and parkland, a fine selection of schools, one of Toronto’s best shopping districts on Bayview Avenue, and excellent access to public transit.

From MLS.ca Finding the perfect home doesn’t happen in one day. There are a number of things you can do to simplify the process, including defining financial parameters, potential neighbourhoods and the desired features in your next home. Do you need an extra bathroom, a garage, a fenced backyard, or lower utility bills? Do you [...]