Posts Filed Under: real estate

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Trump Tower’s Sorry History

The monument to ostentation at Bay and Adelaide has faced appropriately over-the-top problems in the past 13 years.

By David Hains Mar. 11th, 2:59 pm

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2012 Villain: The Impossible Rental Market

Nominated for: vacancy rates that make renting hopeless.

By Sarah-Joyce Battersby • Illustration by Brett LambDec. 10th, 10:47 pm

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Front and Spadina May Get a Giant New Shopping Mall, at Some Point

Nothing's finalized yet, but reports indicate that a big, "high-end" shopping centre may be on the way.

By Steve Kupferman Nov. 9th, 1:15 pm

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Abolish the Land Transfer Tax, Says Researcher

A new study says the lucrative tax isn't the best way for Toronto to raise revenue.

By Steve Kupferman Oct. 11th, 1:30 pm

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Duly Quoted: Ann Hannah, Toronto Real Estate Board

"Buyers continue to face the substantial upfront cost associated with the City of Toronto’s unfair Land Transfer Tax... This goes a long way in explaining the disproportionate decline in sales in the City versus surrounding regions."

By Hamutal Dotan Jul. 5th, 11:56 am

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Duly Quoted: Brad Lamb

"If you want to live in central Toronto, you're going to have to live in a condo. Families will be forced to buy into high-density living. It's the natural evolution of a city."

By Hamutal Dotan Jul. 4th, 3:32 pm

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Scotia Plaza Sold for $1.27 Billion

Scotiabank unloads its namesake complex.

By Hamutal Dotan May. 22nd, 6:02 pm

Urban Planner: January 20, 2012

In today's UP: noted film critics answer questions at a TIFF panel discussion, three new exhibits debut at XPACE, Andy Kindler returns to Comedy Bar, new music from Tomboyfriend and pals, and classic tunes from Loving In The Name of.

By Steve Fisher Jan. 20th, 7:00 am

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157 Coxwell Up for Sale

The quirky, eco-friendly, east end iconic residence is looking for the right owner.

By Carly Maga • Photo by Joel CharleboisJan. 6th, 2:00 pm

Vintage Toronto Ads: Fothergill’s Follies

An unusual 1820s advertisement and the sad story of the man who needed it.

By Jamie Bradburn Nov. 1st, 1:00 pm

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Flatiron Building Up for Sale

Historic Gooderham Building on the market until the end of the month.

By Hamutal Dotan Oct. 11th, 12:19 pm

Urban Planner: July 19, 2011

By Laura Hewitt Jul. 19th, 7:00 am

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Historicist: “The House He’s Earned”

By Kevin Plummer Apr. 23rd, 1:00 pm

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Historicist: Bursting into the Modern Age

By Kevin Plummer Apr. 10th, 12:00 pm

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Looking for Affordable Toronto Real Estate? Buy a Former Grow-op!

By Kelli Korducki Apr. 9th, 12:15 pm

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Little House on the Big Market

By Kasandra Bracken Mar. 24th, 3:25 pm

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Historicist: Depression Skyscraper Debacle

By Kevin Plummer Jan. 30th, 12:00 pm

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A New Lease on Life for 234 Augusta

By Steve Kupferman Jun. 30th, 12:00 pm