Erin Nicole Davis
Erin Nicole Davis is a born and raised Toronto writer with a passion for the city and its urban affairs and culture.
Contributing Writer
Commercial
Toronto Restaurant Real Estate Putting A Squeeze On Owners
With today’s climate of sky-high interest rates, pricey lease costs and lingering pandemic recovery, being a Toronto bar or restaurant owner isn’t for the financially faint of heart.
Listed Luxe
A Futuristic Architectural Gem Hits The Market In Trinity Bellwoods
Located at 44 Foxley Street in Toronto's Trinity Bellwoods neighbourhood, the $5.6M semi-detached home embodies cutting-edge architecture.
Real Estate News
Toronto Wants More Family-Sized Condos, But Are There Enough Schools For That?
Increasingly, design plans for new builds in Toronto reflect an agenda to cater to families, with plans for kids’ party rooms, playrooms, and playgrounds. But many of these sites present the same TDSB sign informing future residents that the nearby schools are full.
Money
What Actually Happens When You Hand A Homeless Person $7,500? UBC Researchers Found Out
According to new research from the University of British Columbia (UBC), the public may have the wrong idea about what a homeless person may do if they came into a relatively large sum of money.
Money
Stalled Economy Could Indicate Halt In Rate Hikes Next Week
Canada's economy contracted at an annualized rate of 0.2% in the second quarter of 2023, led by a drop in housing investment.
Real Estate News
Ford Doubles Down On Threats To Greenbelt Developers In Dramatic News Conference
A visibly stressed Ford repeatedly stated the need for housing and was quick to turn the focus to Greenbelt developers. He didn’t mince his words when he ordered developers to get moving with construction plans to build homes – now.
Real Estate News
Gap In Average Mortgage Cost Between Ontario’s Most And Least Expensive Cities Is $7K
The average sale price gap between the priciest and the most affordable cities in Ontario was a whopping $1.6M, according to a new report from Zoocasa.
Future Developments
Long-Planned Towers To Finally Transform Yonge And Davisville
A new high-rise condo build from Times Group, dubbed The Millwood, could replace the current row of two-storey commercial and residential buildings on the east side of Yonge Street, between Davisville Avenue and Millwood Road.
Real Estate News
Doug Ford May Return Land To Greenbelt After Developer Tried To Sell
The Premier revealed that he discovered developers tried to sell Greenbelt properties during ongoing government conversations, well before the ink dried on the scathing Auditor General's report.
Real Estate News
In The Grips Of A Housing Crisis, Will Capping International Students Fix Anything? Many Say No
Last week, Housing Minister Sean Fraser, made headlines when he suggested that Canada could (key word) see a cap on international students. Some experts say it's a misguided idea.
Real Estate News
Four Suspects Wanted In $1.4M GTA Real Estate Scam
Police from the Region of Peel are seeking the public’s help in identifying a handful of suspects allegedly involved in a surprising real estate scam with known victims scammed out of $700K each.
Cottage Country
What Stigma? There’s No Longer Shame In Renting Out Your Muskoka Cottage
Ontario's cottage country saw an increase in rentals pre-pandemic, but it really picked up steam as Canadians couldn't use their passports to travel and looked to vacation closer to home. Now, buyers consistently ask about potential rental income when purchasing a cottage.
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