I sometimes make an odd sort of grimace when talking about real estate, particularly if we are talking about what is most important when buying a property. It isn’t because I don’t enjoy talking about real estate. I love talking about real estate. Some days I won’t shut up about real
With all of the articles in the media these days about rising real estate prices and the unaffordability of homes, you would be forgiven in thinking that buying a house or condo is all bad news. As any of you who have recently purchased a home or refinanced a home
There is a great quote from Wayne Gretzky, where he talks about the importance of anticipating where the action will be, rather than where the action is right now. I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been. Great advice and well worth considering
Each time I drive past this building, I am struck by its appeal. Only five stories tall and only thirty-six units in total, it is the definition of a boutique loft building. As a resident of the Candy Factory Lofts and member of its Board of Directors for a number
Did you try it yet? It’s like someone pressed the mute button on your humming. This is an example of a fact that many people don’t know is true. It is a great example, because you can test it and prove or disprove it yourself, in a matter of seconds. The opposite
I recently saw the play Kim’s Convenience at the Soulpepper theatre in the Distillery District in Toronto. It was back in town and considering I had heard such good things about it last year, I was thrilled to have the chance to see it. I enjoyed it tremendously, finding it
Logan Avenue is one of the main streets in North Riverdale, extending all the way from Gerrard up to the Danforth. It is a one way street heading north and is, in its own way, a representation of the community as a whole.
Albemarle Avenue is a short street going east-west, located in the heart of North Riverdale. With Logan Avenue (and Withrow Park) at the east end and Hampton Avenue at the west end, it is around 80% detached homes, with a few semi-detached homes also on the street.
Powell Mansion (212 St. George Street) is located in the Annex neighbourhoud, just over two blocks north of Bloor Street on the west side of St. George Street. The TTC is only a few minutes walk away as the Spadina and Bloor station with access to all directions is just around the corner.
The Metropole (7 King Street East) is located at a prime intersection in downtown Toronto, on the southeast corner of King and Yonge. The TTC is right at your door (streetcar and subway) as is access to the PATH system. The financial district is only a block or two away,
If you are a homeowner, you have likely been riding a bit of an emotional roller-coaster these last few years. On the one hand, there are near constant articles in the media about the precarious nature of the Canadian housing market. Every day seems to bring another expert declaring a
