Posts Filed Under: real estate

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Why Toronto real-estate agents are sounding the alarm over the city’s budget

The latest statistics from TREB should worry councillors voting on the budget next week.

By Sarah Niedoba Feb. 6th, 4:41 pm

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Columnist to Millennials: No Family Money to Buy a House? Just Leave the City

The reality is our system is a deeply flawed, neoliberal hellscape in which the wealthy can afford to live anywhere they like.

By Tannara Yelland Jul. 19th, 4:45 pm

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Anger is An Appropriate Response to Poverty and Death on Toronto Streets

What does it say about our city? While some Torontonians make millions off a skyrocketing housing market, homeless deaths have nearly doubled.

By Joe Mihevc Jun. 27th, 11:30 am

‘Accessible condos in Toronto don’t exist’

Renting in Toronto is extremely challenging right now. That's especially true for anyone looking for affordable housing that's also accessible.

By Tannara Yelland Jun. 15th, 1:45 pm

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The YIMBY Movement is Taking Off

With more people priced out of the real estate market, some young people are calling for more housing options.

By Chris Spoke Jun. 9th, 9:00 am

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‘Politicians should be putting more into housing’

Subsidized housing and social assistance aren't enough to get by in Toronto for many people.

By Tannara Yelland Jun. 8th, 2:45 pm

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‘There’s no reason they should be asking for my 2015 taxes’

Renting while Black, and while too tall to fit in many small apartments.

By Tannara Yelland Jun. 5th, 4:15 pm

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Mayor’s Roundtable Less About Affordable Housing, More About Real Estate

Advocates for low-income residents in need of affordable housing were not invited to the table.

By Tannara Yelland Apr. 5th, 10:30 am

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Priced Out of Toronto’s Housing Market

For millennials, living in the GTA’s suburban stretches is often unappealing.

By Jacob Lorinc Mar. 28th, 12:00 pm

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Why Some Families Are Choosing Condos in the City Over Houses in the Suburbs

It's less about space and more about location.

By Beatrice Paez Nov. 9th, 11:15 am

Extra, Extra: Launch Of Lowered UPX Fares, Toronto Man (Potentially) Last Canadian Jeopardy Contestant, and Conrad Black Selling Mansion

Every weekday's end, we collect just about everything you ought to care about or ought not to miss.

By Erica Lenti Mar. 9th, 4:00 pm

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Relief Line: What Can You Afford in Toronto’s Housing Market?

We hope you like renting!

By Richard Light • Illustration by Brett LambDec. 10th, 3:00 pm

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A Look at Toronto’s Real Estate Developers

Not all developers are equal. We look at some of the most recognizable names, and what distinguishes one company from another.

By Stefan Novakovic Dec. 8th, 2:00 pm

Torontoist Explains: The Municipal Land Transfer Tax

Real estate agents hate it, but city hall needs it. Here's why the Municipal Land Transfer Tax isn't going away.

By Neville Park Dec. 8th, 9:00 am

Welcome to the Dollhouse From Hell

In her new play Crawlspace, Karen Hines relives a Toronto first-home purchase worthy of a Midnight Madness movie.

By Martin Morrow Sep. 17th, 2:00 pm

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Extra, Extra: A Gorilla on the Mend, Oshawa’s GM Job Cuts, and Billionaires Come to Roost

Every weekday's end, we collect just about everything you ought to care about or ought not to miss.

By Kelli Korducki Apr. 30th, 5:00 pm

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The Changing Landscape of Toronto’s Purpose-Built Rental Market

Demographics and economics may be swinging the development pendulum back towards rental units, analysts say.

By Leah Jensen Mar. 12th, 3:00 pm

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Urban Toronto: Neighbours Join Forces to Sell Their Homes

Group of east-end homeowners court densification—and a higher sale price—by bringing their properties to the market as a single parcel.

By Urban Toronto May. 14th, 10:45 am