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Part of the reason for this blog posting is to try to correct some of the misconceptions about the Toronto real estate market since I find the reporting in the media to be anywhere from misleading to simply incorrect. The media hopefully gets its information from the same sources as I do, but the...
01/15/2009
Psychology plays a significant role in the changes that are occurring in the global stock markets as it does with downtown Toronto real estate. I have yet to see much failure in the real estate market in downtown Toronto but the doom and gloom talk is getting to me. In order for there to be a ser...
11/04/2008
  Location: 51B Standish Ave (Summerhill and Glen) Status: Leased Apartment in older established neighbourhood. Near Chorley Park and TTC. Parking, ensuite laundry and use of yard. view the original listing here mls toronto
10/23/2008
The markets have a lot of people doubting the strength of the Canadian economy despite solid fundamentals. How this doubt will affect the Toronto Real Estate market is something weve yet to see, although many people think they have the answers. I dont purport to know, but a look at the facts migh...
10/20/2008
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The scale of renovations in a house can be broken down into 4 categories depending on what you have to start with. - The first is the simplest when you have the appropriate space and layout but need some aesthetic improvements for whatever reason. Considering how individual peoples' taste is, thi...
10/16/2008
I find it interesting the way he words this to imply the "omnipotency" of the web with its ever expanding influence. "There is only One machine The web is its OS All screens look into the One No bits will live outside the web To share is to gain Let the One read it" (borrowed from Kevin Kelly on ...
10/16/2008
If you study the most desirable neighbourhoods in downtown toronto you would find housing that is close to transit, specialty shops, parks and schools. The local shops tell you more about the people in the area than any other item. Think better restaurants and specialty markets as opposed to cheq...
10/16/2008
Common knowledge seems to be the Toronto Real Estate Market is undergoing a transition. Few people know what we're transitioning to. i wish I knew.The facts make a statement. There has been a 20%+ drop in the number of sale transactions in the city of Toronto real estate market yet the average pr...
10/16/2008