1)Did you know? 50% of households have dogs 30% of cats 20% have fish 100% have raccoons 2) It is projected that by 2020, Toronto will have the highest number of high-rise condominiums in the world! 3)Toronto is home to some 250 private streets and Laneways, which residents maintain on their own dime. Some...
READ MORENeighbourhood Watch : Mimico
Mimico is the gateway to Toronto’s west-end waterfront neighbourhoods. Known for it’s scenic lakefront parks and countless recreational facilities. A short commute along lake shore boulevard going west brings you right into the little commuter village by the lake. It is extremely easy to get wrapped into the small town feel of neighbours looking...
READ MORENeighbourhood Watch : Roncesvalles Village / High Park
Home to several walks of life, the prestigious High Park area is located in the west side of Toronto, also traversed by the famous 504 Streetcar which travels along King St. E. through Liberty Village – King St. West and along through Roncesvalles into Dundas West Station. There are quite a few places in...
READ MORENeighbourhood Watch : Parkdale
There is a lot more to know and understand when referring to the once ‘don’t cross that line – hood’ in Toronto. This quickly gentrifying hipster haven is more than just tree lined streets and bourbon cocktails. Many of those whom live, work and play in Parkdale are new to Canada. They get their...
READ MORENeighbourhood Watch : Trinity Bellwoods
The Trinity-Bellwoods neighbourhood is located in west area of downtown Toronto. The housing market within this community consists of row-townhouses, semi-detached, two-storey homes as well as fully detached homes. Many properties within Trinity-Bellwoods have undergone major renovations – making it extremely common to find a home with an abundance of character on the outside,...
READ MORESpring Balcony Preparation
Having a balcony can come with several benefits – the single biggest being, outdoor space without having to take an elevator or stairs downstairs to get a breath of fresh air. Simply opening a balcony door can allow for fresh air circulation throughout a unit as well. Even with the weather in Canada limiting...
READ MOREThe Soaring Cost of Homeownership in Toronto
Want to purchase a home in Toronto around $200,000 the best way to do so would be to take a trip, way back through time. The cost of purchasing a home in has risen by an average of 3 % every year over the past 43 years. Year to year there has been a...
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