In Toronto and Vancouver, home prices are soaring and continuing to raise the bar on home ownership, says the latest Housing Trends and Affordability Report issued by RBC Economics Research. “There are few signs that housing affordability is problematic elsewhere in Canada,” says Craig Wright, RBC chief economist. “Homes in other markets remain affordable, with the situation […]
Toronto Seller Posts
166 Cottingham Street, Toronto – $1.9-million Summerhill home that sparked a bidding war
LISTED AT $1,699,000 SOLD FOR $1,895,000 Address: 166 Cottingham Street Neighbourhood: Summerhill The property: A newly renovated Summerhill semi on a quiet cul de sac. The history: The sellers bought the property in 2012, then completely rebuilt the upper two storeys and revamped the kitchen with new marble surfaces and […]
71 Hazelton Avenue, Toronto – $2.8-million Yorkville home where staging made a difference
LISTED AT $2,790,000 SOLD FOR $2,800,000 Address: 71 Hazelton Avenue Neighbourhood: Yorkville The property: A renovated Yorkville Victorian with high ceilings, original fireplaces and marble accents. The history: The property, built in 1895, was gutted by a previous owner in 2006. The owners had been renting out the house […]
96 Castlewood Road, Toronto – $2-million Lytton Park home that proves the teardown business is alive and well
LISTED AT $2,049,000 SOLD FOR $2,025,000 Address: 96 Castlewood Road Neighbourhood: Lytton Park The property: This home, built from the ground up just over a year ago, has a custom-built kitchen, oak finishes and a basement with a walk-out to the backyard. The history: After buying the property for $1,085,000 […]
Toronto, Vancouver slow down in March, 2016 but Canadian home sales hit record – CREA
TORONTO — A record number of homes were sold across the country in March, although the Vancouver and Toronto markets saw sales declines from the previous month, the Canadian Real Estate Association said Friday. March was the first full month for new federal mortgage rules primarily aimed at reducing buyers’ appetite for expensive properties […]
