2020 has been a rocky year for us all, but it's finally almost over. Let's look forward instead of back, and take a look at the predictions for 2021's housing market. With a special focus on the ever-changing landscape of Toronto's real estate market, it's sure to be an interesting time to come!
Read MoreWhile our city goes back on lockdown, it's worth studying and taking stock of where we are and how best to move forward. As with most topics, the best way to learn is by studying the past, and those who have come before. Today we're going to look at some of our favourite quotes relating to business and real estate to gain perspective on now and days to come.
Read MoreCOVID-19 has changed everything about our day to day life, from our social lives, hobbies, and especially our work. The dramatic shift in how companies have had to function in a pandemic situation is set to have a lasting effect even after the advent of 2020. Many industries were forced to quickly implement remote working procedures, and as we move forward, some industries and workers may come to find that working remotely suits their business model. Let’s take a look at some of the pros, cons, and processes of working remotely in a post-COVID world.
Read MoreWe’ve all seen TV shows that romanticize the purchasing of a run-down home to put in some hard work and a few dollars to make it shine, but tragically we aren’t all financed by a syndicated television, and it’s certainly not as tidy a process as the editing team would have you believe! However, flipping homes in the right market at the right time can be hugely rewarding and a great source of income. As long as you come into it with realistic expectations and a careful, educated plan, you too can turn a diamond in the rough into a beautiful home!
Read MoreDozens of condo buildings are being built in Toronto each year, each with their own unique flair and focus, but this week we’d like to showcase some of the most prestigious projects the city has to offer. The Toronto condos in today’s article have all received awards for outstanding design elements, community features, and project development. We’ll also touch on a couple of the award-winning developers who bring these projects to life. Join us through a trip through Toronto’s finest!
Read MoreA guide not just for clients, but also for prospective real estate agents looking to get in on the game and join a brokerage. Real Estate isn’t just going to showings and filling out paperwork – it’s a relationship that must be forged between client and Realtor for the benefit of all parties. For the client, it’s a major life decision. For the Realtor, it’s their livelihood. Learn what to look out for to make the best of either situation!
Read MoreCOVID-19 has made a huge impact on virtually every life on earth, from tragic health risks to international debates and economic consequences. We’ve all been touched in some way by the pandemic, and the Toronto real estate market is certainly no exception. This week we want to take a look at the industry and market response to the coronavirus.
Read MoreThe history of Carlaw Ave is one tied inextricably to that of the red brick factories that line the space between Gerrard and Queen Street. Carlaw features 4 hard loft conversions, each with their own storied past, making it one of the densest areas in Toronto for conversions. Today we want to take a look at these unique properties, their history, and what makes them so special.
Read MoreThinking of investing in an assignment condo? Today, Envision Realty will help you take that first step by taking you through a comprehensive real estate buying guide. By the end, you will be familiar with the terminology, costs and process of purchasing a condo assignment.
Read MoreYou’ve probably heard the name tossed out more than once, even if you’ve never taken part in a serious real estate transactions. MLS stands for “multiple listing service” and it is *the* tool for listing and browsing properties for sale. Here we’ll talk about some of the finer points of the eponymous system and how our agents use it to help you find your dream home.
Read MoreReal estate prices in Toronto are always rising, but these lofty condos and sprawling villas are a step above the rest when it comes to the prices they fetched on the market. Come take a peek at how the other half lives in this look at the 10 most expensive properties sold in Toronto in 2019.
Read MoreFact 1: There are 300km worth of public laneways behind freehold homes in the City of Toronto. These laneways largely provide street access for small garages built on the properties they face. Fact 2: Toronto is facing an all-time low of affordable housing and an all-time high of demand for homes.
With both of those facts in mind, let us take a look at laneway housing, and see if we can’t suggest a solution to the second problem.
Read MoreWant to stay warm without consigning yourself to a miserable fate of huddling under your blankets beside your heater at home? Check out our list of favourite local activities to keep warm around Leslieville, and some in the rest of Toronto as well!
Read MoreToronto is a quickly growing city. As of 2018, it was by far the city with the most population growth in all of North America. But why do so many people decide to move to our city? Today we take a look.
Read MoreIn Toronto, things move fast. Really fast. The hole-in-the-wall restaurant you love could be there one day, and replaced by a posh café with industrial stylings the next. Storefronts transform and old brick-and-mortar retailers are dozed for condominiums. Today we take a look at gentrification in Leslieville.
Read MoreAirbnb started out in 2008 to help people who were leaving their homes for brief periods of time to rent out their personal space for some extra money. Here in 2019, it features over 6 million listings in 191 countries. This meteoric rise in prominence has brought both good and bad for the cities featuring it. Recently, legislation passed in the city of Toronto limits the scope of the eponymous app. Today we’ll take a look at Airbnb, its impacts on our city, and how this legislation aims to help.
Read MoreIf you haven’t already heard the buzz in the news, Quayside is Toronto’s newest neighbourhood planning project. This isn’t just any new block though. The plans for this block is to be a “smart city,” built from the internet up. The land is currently used as sparse dock and industrial space, and its position just to the east of downtown marks it as prime real estate, even before you consider the amazing lakeside views. This location is perfect to try new things, with existing infrastructure being nearly non-existent, letting planners use 21st century sensibilities to build a new type of neighbourhood from scratch.
Read MoreThis week we’d like to shine a spotlight on an incredible program being run by close friend of the brokerage, Victor Sagar. In an increasingly digital age, it’s important to reach out and keep connected with your community, and to keep yourself active and healthy.
Read MoreAs fall quickly fades away, people are pulling out their coats and space heaters in preparation for the cold. Today we’d like to give you some helpful tips and tricks for surviving the winter in the city, especially for those in smaller condos and apartments. Bundle up!
Read MoreAre you looking to move to the city, but want to do right by your furry friend? City living doesn’t mean your pet has to be left out of the loop. Here we’d like to make the case for Eastern Toronto containing some of the best neighbourhoods for dogs.
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