Real Estate

Condos will continue to be the dominant force in the Toronto real estate market in 2018 for affordability and lifestyle reasons. While this year’s sales may not top the recording-setting year 2017 was, demand continues and the 2018 condo market will be strong. In Toronto, condos are the only answer to affordability, says Barbara Lawlor, […]

Edge Towers, a new three-tower condo project in Mississauga by Solmar Development Corp., boasts a location that is as central as they come. The community will be situated along Hurontario Street, Mississauga’s main commercial corridor, and within walking distance of Square One Shopping Centre, which has recently undergone an extensive redevelopment that includes a new […]

For all the excitement that comes with purchasing a new home, a visit to the sales centre can be stressful if buyers have to deal with lists, line-ups, and scheduling appointments. However, a software solution created by two men who work in the architectural design field makes the whole process more streamlined for builders and […]

VICTORIA—British Columbia’s government wants to crack down on tax evasion in the condominium market and has given municipalities more control over rental housing as it looks for ways of easing a housing crunch. Finance minister Carole James said legislation introduced April 24 would require developers to collect and report buyer information on the purchase and […]

It will be a challenging and interesting year for the Toronto area real estate but despite the challenges, the market will be strong, according to a veteran broker. Last year’s condo sales broke records and 2018 will be another powerhouse year for new condominium sales in the 416, predicts Dan Flomen, executive vice president of […]

The Toronto area real estate market of 2017 was a roller coaster, as various new policies and rules impacted on sales and prices. While more changes are in store in 2018, Charles Jaque, director of sales and marketing for the Milborne Group, says there’s no reason to be concerned for the health of the market. […]

Canada’s flourishing Technology Triangle—consisting of Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge—is presenting prime opportunities for real estate investors. The Kitchener-Waterloo area is second only to Silicon Valley in terms of growth of start-up companies with more than 1,000 technology firms, including international powerhouses Microsoft and Google, as well as 3M, FourSquare, Communitech, Desire2Learn, to name just a […]

Purchasers have one final opportunity to buy a new condo in a dynamic urban neighbourhood in one of the best locations in the GTA. Lumina, a boutique 13-storey building, with 254 suites, will put the finishing touch on Emerald City, a large master-planned community at the corner of Sheppard Ave. E. and Don Mills Rd. […]

Toronto’s housing market keeps cooling off with sales falling sharply, but prices remain stable in aggregate, according to the Toronto Real Estate Board’s monthly news release. Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) for February fell 35 percent compared to last year. New listings were up 7.3 percent from a year ago. The benchmark […]

Pearl Place promises to be a residential gem in North York, bringing together sophisticated contemporary architecture, desirable amenities, and a great location. The 34-storey condominium from the Conservatory Group will create a new landmark at the corner of Yonge St., and Hollywood Ave., steps from the Sheppard subway station and the Toronto Centre for the […]

At King George School Lofts & Town Homes, The Rose Corporation’s latest residential project in Newmarket, it’s literally a case of old school meeting new. The King George development—set against a backdrop of old-growth trees and heritage buildings near Highway 404 and Davis Drive—will include 14 town homes and 11 condominium lofts situated within a […]

Rich in culture, culinary experiences, and picturesque charm, Niagara-on-the-Lake has become a highly desirable place to live. Surrounded by nature, set in the heart of Ontario’s wine region and steeped in history, the town offers a one-of-a-kind lifestyle. The Windsor Luxury Townhouse Residences from Solmar Development Corp. provide homeowners with the opportunity to live in […]

The residential mortgage market in Canada faces a rocky 2018 as it deals with a new stress test for borrower eligibility amid a backdrop of rising interest rates.

The way Toronto broker Scott Davie sees it, 2017 was a year of extremes for the GTA real estate market. “It was a hot year and a cold year, a great year and a bad year, all at the same time,” Davie Real Estate Inc.’s president and broker of record tells Epoch Times. “In my […]

When the first phase of Edge Towers in the heart of vibrant downtown Mississauga opened recently, it was met with resounding success from purchasers who appreciated its fabulous location, cutting-edge architecture and beautiful interior design. Now Solmar Development Corporation is releasing 93 suites on the 27th to 37th floors of Edge Towers, including penthouse, podium […]

Despite factors such as new mortgage rules, the non-resident buyers’ tax and lengthier wait times for developers to get projects to market, expect 2018’s condo market to be “alive and exciting.” That’s the prediction from the team at Baker Real Estate, a Toronto-based company that specializes in marketing and sales of pre construction residential and […]

2018 will be the Year of the Condo, predicts Debbie Cosic. While 2017 was an incredible year for condo sales in Toronto and beyond, Cosic, founder and CEO of Int2ition Realty & Brokerage in Mississauga, predicts 2018 will be a watershed year for suite sales. Int2ition specializes in project marking, merchandising and selling of new […]

OTTAWA—Canada is getting a clearer picture of the level of foreign cash in some of the hottest housing markets, adding more statistical fuel to the debate about how much influence foreign buyers have in driving prices to unimaginable heights, and what should be done about it. The new housing statistics by Canada Mortgage and Housing […]

While it doesn’t have the same eye appeal as stone countertops or hardwood floors, your furnace and air conditioner s are critical to the comfort of your home. You may not give much thought to your furnace, water heater or air conditioner until it isn’t working, but that’s where Reliance Home Comfort™ can provide peace […]

For anyone considering buying a new home, the current market presents a great opportunity. That’s the opinion of Peter Comyns, vice president of sales for PMA Brethour Realty Group, a leader in new home sales in the GTA and beyond. He sat down with the Epoch Times to share his views on the market and […]