Archive for November, 2008

By Michael Moldenhauer – The Toronto Star There were more than 2,100 votes of confidence in the new home and condo market in the GTA in October, which, considering the economic volatility prevalent throughout the month, suggests that savvy homebuyers are taking a long-term view of the market, and rightfully so. By votes of confidence, [...]

CBC News Canada’s longest real estate bboom in 60 years is over, according to a new report released by Scotiabank Economics on Thursday. But, this country will not see plunging home values to the same degree as other, more at-risk nations, like the United States, said Adrienne Warren, Scotiabank senior economist and author of the [...]

Toronto Real Estate Board president’s column as it appears in the Toronto Sun While activity in the Toronto real estate market typically moderates during the winter months, that doesn’t necessarily mean it is an inopportune time to sell. Determining the best time to make your next move depends on your motivations. Many families for example, [...]

Through inspiration and hard work, developer Bob Mitchell turns old buildings into new again By Jane van der Voort What looks like the musty exterior of an old church or a tired inner-city garment factory shines with living potential for Toronto developer Bob Mitchell. “One of the key things I try and do is look [...]

By Allan Robinson – Globe and Mail Several Canadian financial institutions lowered their residential mortgage rates Wednesday across a broad range of maturities to take effect beginning this week. The reductions on one- to five-year fixed-rate mortgages ranged from one-quarter of a percentage point to a full percentage point and varied with financial institution. The [...]