Alexanian

Exploring Signature by Shelley Alexanian: A Legacy of Quality Flooring & Home Design

For nearly 100 years, Alexanian Carpet & Flooring has been a trusted name in flooring and home design. Still family-owned, the company offers a wide range of flooring, from hardwood and engineered hardwood to luxury vinyl, broadloom, and area rugs.

Nutrition

Mindful Eating - Tips for Eating a Balanced Diet by Sydney Welch

Have you ever finished a meal and realized you barely tasted it? In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to rush through meals while distracted by screens, work, or daily stress.

Toronto real estate market

Toronto Real Estate Market Report ~ January 2025 | Surging Listings, Stable Prices & What’s Next

As we step into 2025, the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market is showing signs of renewed activity. While home sales dipped slightly year-over-year, a surge in new listings has created more opportunities for buyers, keeping price growth moderate.

W Studio

The Art of Luxury Carpets: A Deep Dive with Alan from W Studio

I recently had the opportunity to speak with Alan, the owner of W Studio, about the craftsmanship, design philosophy, and heritage behind their handwoven carpets.

Toronto Life

Toronto’s Tiny Condos: End of an Era?

For years, Toronto's skyline has been shaped by an explosion of micro-condominiums, catering primarily to investors and first-time buyers seeking an affordable entry into the city's competitive housing market.

Toronto real estate market

Toronto Real Estate Market Report ~ December 2024 | A Transitionary Year Ends with a Balanced Market

The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market concluded 2024 with signs of recovery amid shifting market conditions. Annual sales saw modest growth, while a significant increase in listings offered buyers more choice, particularly in the condominium market.

Toronto Real Estate Market Report ~ November 2024 | Are we on the edge of a massive change?

As we near the end of 2024, the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) real estate market continues to show signs of recovery, with strong sales growth and a slight increase in prices. Buyers are benefiting from improved affordability due to lower borrowing costs, while sellers are seeing tightening market conditions, particularly

Radon

Is Your Home Hiding a Killer? What Every Canadian Needs to Know About Radon

Imagine discovering that your home—your sanctuary—could be exposing you and your family to one of the leading causes of lung cancer. This is the reality for thousands of Canadian homeowners each year due to radon, a silent yet dangerous intruder.

Mortgage Stress Test

Will Removing the Stress Test Transform Canada’s Real Estate Market?

In a recent policy update, the Canadian government removed the stress test requirement for homeowners switching lenders at renewal. This change allows borrowers to transfer their mortgages without undergoing the stringent qualification process they initially faced.

Toronto Real Estate Market Report ~ October 2024 | Is this the pivotal shift we needed?

The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) real estate market saw a significant increase in home sales in October 2024, driven by improved affordability from lower borrowing costs and relatively stable prices.

Driveway Security Bollards

Driveway Security Bollards in Toronto's Wealthiest Neighbourhoods

In 2023, car thefts surged dramatically across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), with over 12,000 vehicles reported stolen in the city alone.

Toronto Real Estate

Toronto Real Estate Market Report ~ September 2024 | Shifts in Sales, Prices, and Opportunities

In September, GTA home sales rose by 8.5% year-over-year, with a total of 4,996 transactions. As the Bank of Canada lowered interest rates and changes to mortgage lending guidelines were introduced, many buyers found themselves in a more favourable position to enter the market.

Toronto Real Estate

Toronto Real Estate Market Report ~ July 2024 | Is the Toronto real estate market at a turning point?

July 2024 saw the average home price in the GTA experience a slight dip of 0.9% year-over-year, settling at $1,106,617 with detached homes being the least affected by the market slowdown.

Toronto Real Estate

Toronto Real Estate Market Report ~ June 2024 | Drastic reduction in the number of sales with rising inventory

In June 2024, the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) experienced a notable shift in its real estate landscape. Despite the Bank of Canada's recent rate cut aimed at stimulating the market, home sales dropped by 16.4% compared to the same time last year.

Toronto real estate market

Toronto Real Estate Market Report | April 2024

The Toronto real estate market had a set of very mixed results for the month of April with the condo market experiencing a large slump in sales due to a substantial influx in inventory while semi & detached home sales/prices have surged.

Mortgage Renewal Canada

Mortgage renewal in 2024? Here's how to get a lower rate

For homeowners in Canada looking to renewal their mortgage in 2024, many of the current prospects are quite awful when compared to the very low rates they've been accustomed to seeing over the past 5 years.

Toronto Real Estate

Toronto Real Estate Market Report - Q1 2024 | Has Toronto passed the bottom of the market?

The year started off with a strong surge of sales compared to the same period in 2023 with condos seeing the biggest increase (+46.4%) as many new construction projects take occupancy.

Toronto Real Estate

January 2024 | Toronto Real Estate Market Report

Toronto real estate saw a strong start to 2024 with sales surging 37% higher than January 2023 while prices softened slightly (-1%).

Luxury Home Stats

Toronto Luxury Home Report | January 2024

The luxury home market in Toronto has seen a slow start to 2024 with only 72 properties sold above $2 million in January & many of these going for under list price.

Toronto Real Estate Market Report

2023 | Toronto Real Estate Market Recap

2023 will be remembered as one of the slowest & hardest years for the Toronto real estate market in recent history (besides the beginning of COVID) with a substantial reduction in sales numbers and general softening of prices.

November 2023

Toronto & GTA Real Estate Analysis: November 2023 Insights

As we delve into the November 2023 Toronto real estate landscape, a complex picture emerges, marked by the interplay of local housing trends and broader economic forces.

Toronto sales

City of Toronto's $899.7M Revenue Hit | Real Estate Sales Slump Triggers Fiscal Alarm

Toronto has long relied on the real estate market as a significant source of revenue, particularly through land transfer taxes. However, recent trends indicate a downturn in home sales, leading to concerns over potential impacts on the city's budget and funding for essential services.

What effect are interest rates having on Canadian home owners?

As the Canadian housing market braces for a seismic shift, the looming possibility of interest rate reductions by mid-2024 signals a transformative era for homeowners and investors alike. This strategic pivot by the Bank of Canada, departing from a rigid inflation target approach, is not just a financial adjustment but

Toronto Schools

Does Downtown Toronto have enough schools?

As Toronto's skyline increasingly becomes a forest of condo towers, a crucial question looms: Is the city's educational infrastructure keeping pace with its residential expansion?

Taking a hovercraft to work?! The launch of Hoverlink Ontario to Toronto’s shores

Hoverlink Ontario has pitched a vision that could redefine the rhythm of daily life for many in the Greater Toronto Area and Niagara Region.