http://www.jeffreyteam.com/blog Toronto Real estate blog about Toronto condos, Toronto lofts and Toronto real estate Fri, 09 May 2008 13:09:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Property owners to get a fairer assessment appeal system A fairer property tax appeal system is expected with changes announced by the provincial government. The changes mean the onus of proof on property assessment appeals is reversed so that, when a property owner appeals an assessment, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation ... http://www.jeffreyteam.com/blog/toronto-real-estate-market/fairer-property-tax-appeal-system/ Pub-laden area reminds many of U.K.'s capital city Only a few great suites remain! Take advantage of a broker's open house this weekend only - make an appointment with us to go to the sales centre. Prices still start as low as the $180s up to the $550s with layouts from ... http://www.jeffreyteam.com/blog/toronto-condos-lofts/london-on-the-esplanade/ By Peter Vukanovich For most Canadians, homeownership is as much about financial well being as it is about comfort, security and a sense of pride. That's why Genworth Financial Canada believes that consumers need to be well informed before they make one of the most important financial decisions of their lives. Building equity ... http://www.jeffreyteam.com/blog/first-time-buyers/educated-consumers-make-good-homebuyers/ GTA resale housing market moderate last month, but prices up With 8,762 houses sold in the Greater Toronto Area, April's resale housing activity was down only 7% from the record 9,452 transactions from the same timeframe a year ago, Toronto Real Estate Board President Maureen O'Neill announced today. "The market is showing ... http://www.jeffreyteam.com/blog/toronto-real-estate-market/toronto-real-estate-stronger-in-april/ High Park Lofts takes its cue from the church that once graced the site By Diane Tierney - Globe and Mail The curtain has risen on High Park Lofts and it unveils its cast of character-rich design features. Harry Stinson, co-developer of the project says, "It has an interesting history. Par of ... http://www.jeffreyteam.com/blog/toronto-condos-lofts/historic-influences-influenced-soft-loft-project/ What is the Potential Impact of the New Tax on Real Estate in the City of Toronto and Suburbs? 2007 was a very strong year for Toronto real estate. The number of downtown condo sales was up about 25% from last year, and the same is true of detached homes in ... http://www.jeffreyteam.com/blog/toronto-real-estate-market/toronto-land-transfer-tax/ 2007 Toronto CMA Condo Market numbers shattered records - Urbanation's 2008 outlook sees continuing growth, despite affordability concerns In the first two months of 2008, the Toronto condo market has seen nine new high-rise condominium openings, compared with five during the same period last year, according to Urbanation. "In fact," says Urbanation's ... http://www.jeffreyteam.com/blog/toronto-real-estate-market/new-condo-openings-double-in-2008/ By Garry Choo & Aileen Cassells (www.kml.to) The Kensington Market today is a diverse and vibrant neighbourhood with an interesting historic past. The development of the market and the Kensington Market area has been strongly influenced by the different waves of immigrants who have come to live and work in the ... http://www.jeffreyteam.com/blog/toronto-condos-lofts/kensington-market-lofts/ More Authentic Live/Work Lofts Come to Carlaw Avenue Atria Developments is just completing the Garment Factory Lofts, a new live/work industrial conversion that has revitalized a former garment factory. Garment Factory Lofts is located in the Queen Street East neighborhood, one that is undergoing an exciting resurgence between Logan Avenue and ... http://www.jeffreyteam.com/blog/toronto-condos-lofts/the-garment-factory-lofts/ By Derek Raymaker - Globe and Mail You have probably heard by now. The sky is falling. Bummer. The first swath of real estate market data for 2008 hit the street over the last couple of weeks. All tallied up, it has been spun by the doom-sayers to indicate that not only ... http://www.jeffreyteam.com/blog/toronto-real-estate-market/booms-demise-may-be-premature/