Rylie Cook

Toronto Condo Stats

Toronto neighbourhoods with highest # of condo sales in the last week (July 18-24)

The condo sector still remains the most active part of the Toronto real estate market with sales in core areas like Harbourfront, Bay St and Church-Yonge St leading the way however the West end is also quite active as well.

Toronto Rental Market

Toronto neighbourhoods with highest # of condo rentals in the last week (July 18-24)

The sheer number of condos that were rented in the Downtown core last week was purely astounding. In the Waterfront areas alone, there were 150 condos rented with another 88 being rented in the Bay St corridor.

Toronto Real Estate Market Summer 2022

What's happening to the Toronto real estate market this summer?

Here's your quick summary of what's happening to the Toronto real estate market so far this summer.

Toronto Real Estate Market Stats Q2 2022

Toronto Real Estate Market Report | Q2 2022

The landscape of the Toronto real estate market has drastically shifted in the second quarter of 2022 as a result of the sweeping economic controls the Bank of Canada has exerted over the past several months.

Bike for Brain Health 2022

Bike for Brain Health 2022 | Toronto | Cycling the DVP & Gardiner Expressway

I've lived in Toronto essentially my whole life & have driven on the Gardiner Expressway/Don Valley Parkway thousands of times but this year I experienced it from a completely different perspective.

Who hit the pause button on the Toronto real estate market?

Who hit the pause button on the Toronto real estate market?

It seems that the super active, frantic buying season that we experienced at the beginning of the year is over but what should we expect to happen next?

433 Sackville St

433 Sackville St | SOLD! | Toronto Luxury Home Tour

Welcome to 433 Sackville St! This elegant 3 storey home was originally built in 1856 but was completely rebuilt in 1980.

Baby boomer

Are baby boomers breaking the real estate market? | Rylie's Review

While it's easy to point the blame at one particular generation for the current housing problems we are experiencing, there are various factors that have led us to where we are right now.

Why has the Toronto real estate market changed so much in April?

Why has the Toronto real estate market changed so much in April?

If you're scratching your head wondering what the $&*# is going on with the Toronto real estate market right now, you're not alone.

Downsizing

Top Toronto Condo's for Downsizing/Right-sizing | Guide

One of the biggest trends that we have seen on our website & within our client base over the past several years is people downsizing/right-sizing from their current home (usually detached or semi) and moving to a larger condo within the city.

Q1

Toronto Market Report | Q1 2022

2022 started off with an extremely strong market as the intense demand from Q4 2021 spilled into the new year but things seemed to have shifted a bit at the end of February.

284 St. Helen's Ave

284 St. Helen's Ave #205 | SOLD! | Toronto Condo Loft Tour

This brick 2 storey Factory Hard Loft Conversion with Heritage Designation is not your average box in the sky! Built around 1911, this building has been utilized in many ways over the years with its last use as a Mattress Factory prior to the conversion in 2003 / 04.

What was the offer process like to buy our condo?

Ep. 6 | What was the offer process like to buy our condo? #BuyandSellSeries

The offer process to buy our Toronto condo was relatively simple compared to most people as we didn't have to compete in any multiple offer situations which made the whole experience much less stressful.

Ep.5 | How did we know we found the right condo? #BuyandSellSeries

There's always going to be that lingering feeling once you've submitted an offer for a property that makes you question whether you've made the right decision or not but there are two simple ways to help mitigate this.

Buy & Sell Series

Ep. 4 | How long does it take to buy a condo in Toronto? #BuyandSellSeries

One aspect of the buying process that will vary greatly from person to person is the amount of time needed to find the right condo, especially in a competitive market like Toronto.

BuyandSellSeries

Ep.3 | What were the search criteria for our new condo? #BuyandSellSeries

One of the most important details to figure out when buying a condo/house is how long you want to live in that property as this largely dictates what your search criteria will be.

Buy & Sell Series

Ep. 2 | Buy or sell first? #BuyandSellSeries

This is a difficult question to answer as there is no one "right" choice that applies for everyone, rather it depends on what works best for you given the current market conditions.

Toronto Real Estate

Toronto Market Report | January 2022

2022 started off much in the same way that 2021 finished for the Toronto real estate market with listings remaining at a critically low level which has prompted unprecedented year-over-year price growth.

Why did I sell my condo?

Ep. 1 | Why did I sell my condo after 5 years? #BuyandSellSeries

The first question that needs to be answered in this series is "Why did I sell my condo after 5 years?" Many of you may be thinking that isn't a lot of time to own a property & I would absolutely agree with you!

Buying & Selling Series

Intro | Buying & Selling Series ~ Emotional, Financial & Legal Aspects

I recently went through the experience of selling my first condo and buying my second condo & I learned a lot through this process that I want to share with you!

Roche Bobois

Roche Bobois | History, Iconic Products & Design Philosophy

Roche Bobois is one of the most iconic names in luxury furniture & for a good reason. Their uncompromising pursuit to create unique, one-of-a-kind pieces results in items that strike a perfect balance between art & functionality.

November 2021 Toronto Market Report

Toronto Market Report | November 2021

Records keep on shattering as the Toronto real estate market reaches an all time high of sales & average sale price for the month of November.

A Quiet Place - Leaving Toronto seemed like a good idea at the time

Rylie's Review | A Quiet Place - Leaving Toronto seemed like a good idea at the time

The story of how a Toronto couple packed up their life when the pandemic hit & headed to the country but now wonder if they've made a terrible decision.

Virtual Renovation

How we helped sell a home using virtual renovations

We were recently referred by a client of ours to help out their parents who were looking to sell their home in Scarborough that they have lived in as the past 42 years.

Toronto Real Estate Market Report

Toronto Market Report | October 2021

The saga of low supply & high demand continues for the Toronto real estate market with October seeing near recording-breaking levels of home sales.