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November 23, 2018

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Here’s everything you need to keep you in the know …


Toronto:

How Long Will It Take Before Doug Ford Goes After Toronto’s Waterfront?

When Toronto Mayor John Tory visited the site of a collapsed bridge in the east end last weekend, it was hard not to feel sorry for the poor man.

This Toronto Condo Listing Is Nice But The Outside Will Blow You Away

Another day, another beautiful Toronto condo listing we can’t afford.What’s different with this particular listing though, is that while the inside is nice, if you’re into modern design and top-drawer appliances, we would literally spend our entire time outside.

Inside The Eclectic Home of Misfit Studio Founder, Amber Joliat

Not just anybody gets asked by Goop—Gwyneth Paltrow’s lifestyle empire—to lead a workout class at one of their much sought-after conferences. But then again, Amber Joliat isn’t just anybody.

This Quirky Toronto Listing Is Going For Just Under $3 Million

Over the years we’ve seen some interesting properties here at Toronto Storeys.  From a seductive loft to a lavish boathouse, there’s no shortage of quirky Toronto listings. The latest is none other than 1 Bond Ave.

Toronto Road Closures To Steer Clear Of This Weekend

We made it through last weekend’s Toronto road closures and the hectic weekend that was the Santa Claus Parade. Luckily, this weekend is looking a little lighter so, traffic should be moving a little better for your weekend travels.

Canada:

6 Canadian Cities Make Best Cities In The World For Finding A Job List

Calgary, Vancouver, Ottawa, Toronto, Quebec City and Montreal are some of the best cities in the world for finding a job.

Canada Post Expects Delays Will Last Until At Least January 2019

If you were relying on Canada Post to deliver your holiday gifts this year, we have some bad news.

This Common Mistake Could Mean More Mortgage Payments

For those with a variable mortgage, ever-increasing interest rates might make you feel like you’re caught in a game of chicken.

Are Bankruptcy Rates In Canada Rising?

Just days after the Bank of Canada said they’ve seen a decline in “deeply indebted borrowers,” the Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals (CAIRP) says within the next year, there will be a rise in household bankruptcy rates in Canada.

U.S.A:

The Best Black Friday And Cyber Monday Deals For Your Home

The infamous day of shopping officially falls on Nov. 23 and is followed by Cyber Monday on Nov. 26. But some retailers keep the deals going days and sometimes weeks before and after the two days.

Storied Love Nest of Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio Is Listed for $2.7M (Realtor.com)

You won't find this gorgeous Spanish Revival home in Los Angeles on many lists of Marilyn Monroe's known residences.

Here's Exactly How Much House You Can Afford On Your Salary (CNBC News)

How much house can you afford based on your salary? Real estate expert and Shark Tank host, Barbara Corcoran, has a rule of thumb

International:

New Report Details Four Ways TTC Lags Behind Other Major Cities

Ask most Toronto commuters about the TTC and you’ll probably be met with a groan or a pair of rolled eyes. But despite being poorly funded, haphazardly governed, and too expensive, more passengers ride Toronto transit than any other major North American city according to a report, called Mixed Signals.

5 Awesome Shopping Apps That Will Save You Money Over The Holidays

We all have that friend who always seems to get the best deals while shopping. You know the one.

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Toronto Started Just 156 New Condo Units In First Half Of 2026: CMHC

​The city needs 50% more housing starts a year to restore affordability over the next decade, and CMHC's new national report shows ownership construction stalling in Vancouver, too.

Real Estate News

Canadian Housing Market Stuck Between Correction And Recovery: RBC

​“The general tone of Canada’s market will still be soft with our resales projections far below levels before the pandemic and home values just a smidgeon above the cyclical low,” said RBC.

Industry

40 Under 40 Industrial Leaders Officially Announced

This year's list of winners is multifaceted, and the real estate and development industry is proudly represented.

Breaking Charts

$618K Condo Vs. $1.29M House: Inside The GTA’s August Resale Market

​August’s resale prices show the distance between housing types, and the competition a new project faces from homes buyers can purchase today.

Urban Living

Delta Golf & Country Club Re-Opens After Refinancing Ends Receivership

​The 18-hole Delta Golf & Country Club at 11550 Ladner Truck Road in Delta was placed under receivership on December 15, 2025.

Under Construction

Expert: 6 Priorities That Should Guide Ontario's Housing Reform

​"Governments deserve credit for the progress already made. But housing affordability will not be restored through half-measures or temporary programs."

Development Projects

26-Storey Condo Tower Proposed Near Oakridge Park In Vancouver

​The site is 5680 Oak Street at the intersection with W 41st Avenue, and is adjacent to Grosvenor’s Mayfair West project, two blocks away from Oakridge Park.

Industrial

Insider: The GTA's Industrial Vacancy Just Hit A Wall

​"If you've been sitting on a lease expiry hoping for one more quarter of softening before you commit, here's the uncomfortable part: the conditions that produced two years of tenant leverage are unwinding, and Peel is leading that shift, rather than lagging it."

Renting

$92M Federal-Municipal Deal Bringing 183 Family Rentals To Burnaby

​Of those units, 125 will have three bedrooms and 58 will have two — a split designed for families, rather than the studio- and one-bedroom-heavy stock that typically defines new rental supply.

Economy

Bank Of Canada Holds Interest Rate At 2.25% In September

The Bank left rates untouched, noting the economy gained real ground last quarter while inflation risk builds on oil prices and new tariffs.

Industry

Moving Day: August 2026 Industry Hires And Promotions

For your information, reference, and networking needs, here are the moves, hires, and promotions the real estate and development industry saw in August 2026.

Development Projects

CLV Group Buys Ashcroft’s ReStays Hotel, Unsold Condos Under Receivership

​The ReStays and ReResidences at 101 Queen St. and 108-116 Sparks St. in Ottawa was developed by Ashcroft Homes and was placed under receivership last year.

Affordable Housing

When Low-End Rents Get Harder To Afford, Homelessness Climbs: Study

​“We found a clear relationship between homelessness rates and rent prices for lowest-quartile units,” said the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness.

Sold

Forest Hill South $23.5M Sale Is Toronto's Priciest In Nearly 5 Years

​Selling after garnering three competing offers, 211 Dunvegan Road is the highest-value sale in the neighbourhood’s history, and the most expensive in Toronto in nearly five years.