Nobu betting on Toronto’s hot market
With headlines warning of a housing bubble and the Mayor of Toronto meeting with the provincial and federal finance ministers to discuss strategies to cool and take control of the market, you’d think some developers may be hesitant to launch an ultra
The Icon: New Images Released!
Last summer, we introduced you to The Icon, a new high-rise slated for University Ave. We knew The Icon’s specs, but we were still waiting to see the cool design by Core Architects. Well, thanks to our friends over at SkyscraperCity, we now know what the
Do We Need More Changes to the Mortgage Rules?
The Financial Post last month reported that our representatives in Ottawa were considering increasing the amount of down payment required to obtain a mortgage, citing sources that claimed further measures to cool the house market, including restrictions
4 industry experts nervous about Ontario’s foreign buyers tax
One of the cooling measures proposed by the Ontario government was a 15% foreign buyers tax, and we’re not sure how feel about it. Upon passing, the tax is retroactively effective as of April 21, 2017. In Vancouver, sales dropped significantly as soon
First-time buyer advice from the pros
We recently had the pleasure of chatting with four well known real estate industry experts. We discussed the various market cooling strategies being proposed and we also asked them if they had any first-time buyer advice, since this segment is probably
Construction Update: 77 Charles West by Aspen Ridge Homes
We’ve been keeping an eye on a certain Toronto condo for a few years now. It’s located near the corner of Bay and Bloor, it has a pretty cool design, it’s by Aspen Ridge Homes, and … have you guessed it yet? It’s 77 Charles West, obviously!With the
New Skyscraper to be the Tallest in Southern Hemisphere!
If we ever cast our gaze beyond the GTA or Canada, it’s for cool looking buildings in exotic locales.Australia 108 is a new high-rise in the Southbank precinct of Melbourne by developers Fender Katsalidis Architects. Calling Australia 108 a high-rise
It’s time to start speculating about the 2019 real estate market
Last year was a time of market cooling with rising interest rates and new government regulations. It was a rocky year. Sales weren’t that strong, supply didn’t exactly skyrocket, and prices remained high. What does 2019 hold for the real estate market?
It’s time to redecorate your teen’s bedroom
Since I was a teenager, my bedroom has always been my sanctuary. Most of the time, if I’m at home, I’m probably spending time in my room. Being a teenager is hard enough so the solace of a cool, comfortable, private bedroom is at its peak necessity
What goes down must come up
By Sam ReissSince some tough changes to mortgage rules this past summer, it has indeed looked like our white-hot market is cooling. I give it about a year of modest price adjustments, and suggest to all those looking to move up the property ladder that
