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November 23, 2018

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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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Carlyle Looks To Sell South Phase Of Toronto Junction Project

​A 35-storey tower and a 28-storey tower have been approved for 6 Lloyd Avenue in Toronto and Carlyle Communities recently listed the latter.

Listed

Quaint Detached In Wychwood Is Like A Cottage In The City

Freehold Toronto homes like this one are one in a million — and at under $1 million, it's even more rare.

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Rennie President Greg Zayadi On 'The Agency' Partnership

​The partnership with The Agency "creates a global connection" for Rennie, President Greg Zayadi tells STOREYS.

Development Projects

Wesgroup Revises Civic District Master Plan Project In Surrey To 1,900 Units

​Wesgroup's Civic District project at 10355 King George Boulevard in Surrey is set to include 1,900 new homes across four towers between 40 and 50 storeys.

Listed

Elevated Modern Listed Just Under $3M On Manning Avenue

​For buyers who want turnkey contemporary in one of Toronto's most walkable neighbourhoods — and don't want to compromise on either — 305 Manning Avenue is worth a close look.

Mortgages

How The Strait Of Hormuz Closure Is Impacting Your Mortgage Rate

In a world that runs largely on fossil fuels, almost everything stands to be impacted by an oil shortage of this size. One seemingly unlikely victim? Mortgage rates.

Development Projects

Altree Adds Second 43-Storey Tower To Weston Village Proposal

The proposed “east” tower mirrors the built-form and materiality of a 43-storey “west” tower approved for the site in July 2025.

Listed Country

Riverside Beauty Listed In Bracebridge For $600K

For buyers looking for a genuine turnkey cottage, this one — listed at $599,999 — is hard to argue with.

Affordable Housing

Buy Now, Pay Later Down Payment Lands In Downtown Hamilton

​The buy now, pay later model — increasingly popularized by platforms like Afterpay and Klarna — offers an alternative way for consumers to afford large purchases. But there can be drawbacks.

Commercial

Ontario Agriculture Is “In Crisis”, And It’s Giving Way To A New Age For Farmland

From wedding venues and cideries to residential cooperatives, Ontario farm owners are rethinking how agricultural land can generate income while preserving rural character.

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RioCan To Sell 50% Stake In 592-Unit 'FourFifty The Well' Rental Tower

​RioCan REIT continues to sell its RioCan Living rental portfolio; sales have also been secured for Bellevue Phase One and Two in Montreal.

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GTA Home Sales Rose, New Listings Shrunk In April: TRREB

"If market conditions continue to tighten and home prices level off, this could be a signal to intending homebuyers who remain on the sidelines," said TRREB President Daniel Steinfeld.

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Ontario Doesn't Have A Land Problem, It Has A Policy Problem

​"For too long, governments have acted as though escalating land prices are some natural phenomenon. They are not. They are, in large measure, the product of public policy."