Last week I came across this article in the Toronto Star written by Mark Weisleder whose headline claims that we are in a “Renter’s Market for Condos”. I had to scratch my head when I read that headline and I thought it was a typo. Reading through the article and the comments section was even […]
The city of Toronto continues to grow and evolve but one thing remains the same: parking is always a hot topic for condo and home owners. Here are five things that every condo buyer, seller or investor needs to know about parking spots: 1. You have to pay a separate maintenance fee (condo fee) on […]
1. Supply is Growing Supply is at an all time high, even surpassing the mini-market peak of mid-2010. The silver lining on this is that supply is generally highest around June every year and tapers off in the second half of the year. If this happens the market will probably be fine. Will this trend […]
Buyer’s Market The downtown condo market is now a buyer’s market for the first time in over 3 years. The stats just came out for the month of June and the sales:listing ratio for downtown condos has dropped to 26% which represents the lowest level since March of 2009. (For a refresher on why the […]
I came across this phenomenal chart from the fine folks at Realnet showing the inventory levels of new housing/condo launches in the GTA. Newly released product so far in 2012 is down 31% in Toronto (416) compared to what was released by developers at this point last year. This chart reminds me why those who […]
I wrote a few months ago that it was a good time to be a landlord, particularly if you are in the condo rental game. Supply seems to be at an all time low, vacancy rate is zero or close to it, and bidding wars from renters are driving rental rates up far faster than […]
101 Erskine by Tridel is launching now. For floor plans and pricing, please fill out the form below. 101 Erskine will feature 421 suites and 10 family sized townhome units. The amenities will be the usual for a Tridel building – well appointed and never in short supply. Tridel has stepped up the finishes in […]
Myth Busters: Renter’s Market Edition
July 26, 2012 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
Last week I came across this article in the Toronto Star written by Mark Weisleder whose headline claims that we are in a “Renter’s Market for Condos”. I had to scratch my head when I read that headline and I thought it was a typo. Reading through the article and the comments section was even […]
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King Blue Condos
July 25, 2012 / by Andrew la Fleur / Videos
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Harbour Plaza Residences | Harbour Plaza Condos
July 25, 2012 / by Andrew la Fleur / All Condos, Financial District, Menkes, Toronto
88-100 Harbour St, Toronto
Developer: Menkes
Neighbourhood: Financial District
Occupancy: TBA
Deposit: TBA
Starting Prices: TBA
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5 Things to Know About Parking Spots When Buying a Condo in Toronto
July 13, 2012 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
The city of Toronto continues to grow and evolve but one thing remains the same: parking is always a hot topic for condo and home owners. Here are five things that every condo buyer, seller or investor needs to know about parking spots: 1. You have to pay a separate maintenance fee (condo fee) on […]
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9 Things to Know about The Downtown Condo Market
July 10, 2012 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
1. Supply is Growing Supply is at an all time high, even surpassing the mini-market peak of mid-2010. The silver lining on this is that supply is generally highest around June every year and tapers off in the second half of the year. If this happens the market will probably be fine. Will this trend […]
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Downtown Condo Market Now a Buyer’s Market
July 6, 2012 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
Buyer’s Market The downtown condo market is now a buyer’s market for the first time in over 3 years. The stats just came out for the month of June and the sales:listing ratio for downtown condos has dropped to 26% which represents the lowest level since March of 2009. (For a refresher on why the […]
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Why New Condo Prices Will Not Fall
June 28, 2012 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
I came across this phenomenal chart from the fine folks at Realnet showing the inventory levels of new housing/condo launches in the GTA. Newly released product so far in 2012 is down 31% in Toronto (416) compared to what was released by developers at this point last year. This chart reminds me why those who […]
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Rental Market Continues to Soar
June 26, 2012 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
I wrote a few months ago that it was a good time to be a landlord, particularly if you are in the condo rental game. Supply seems to be at an all time low, vacancy rate is zero or close to it, and bidding wars from renters are driving rental rates up far faster than […]
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Tridel's Latest: 101 Erskine
June 25, 2012 / by Andrew la Fleur / Uncategorized
101 Erskine by Tridel is launching now. For floor plans and pricing, please fill out the form below. 101 Erskine will feature 421 suites and 10 family sized townhome units. The amenities will be the usual for a Tridel building – well appointed and never in short supply. Tridel has stepped up the finishes in […]
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