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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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Construction

June Housing Starts "Surpassed Expectations," Toronto Still Weak

"Québec and the Prairie provinces have accelerated the pace of construction for single-detached homes and purpose-built rentals. By contrast, weak condo market conditions in Toronto and Vancouver have contributed to declines in overall housing starts in these regions."

Commercial

CDPQ Places Edmonton City Centre Complex Under Receivership Over $140M Debt

The Edmonton City Centre mall and office complex was acquired by LaSalle Canada Property Fund and its partners in 2019 from Oxford Properties.

Under Construction

The Housing Crisis Isn't Just A Housing Problem — It's An Economic Disaster

As the housing crisis teeters on the edge of disaster, billions in GDP hangs in the balance, writes RESCON President Richard Lyall.

Construction

BC Extends In-Stream Protection From Metro Vancouver DCCs To Two Years

​The Province is making the change to enable Metro Vancouver's eligibility for $250 million via the federal Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund.

Condos

"Havoc": GTHA New Condo Sales Plunge 90% Below 10-Year Average

"Project cancellations are mounting, construction starts are collapsing, jobs are being lost, buyers are losing a lot of money, and developers are facing difficulties with closings."

Real Estate News

Canadian Home Sales 'Turn A Corner' In June, But CREA Calls For A Cautious Road Ahead

​"If the spring market was mostly held back by economic uncertainty, barring any further big shocks, that delayed activity could very likely surface this summer and into the fall."

Development Projects

Cando Apartments Proposes Four-Tower Infill Near Agincourt GO

The infill development would deliver four towers with heights up to 49 storeys and over 1,300 new housing units.

Meet The Agent

Meet The Agent: Jeffery Braun, Corcoran Horizon Realty

​​​It's time to say "Hello" to Jeffery Braun of Corcoran Horizon Realty, who focuses on Simcoe and Muskoka.

Opinion

Op-Ed: Development Flippers Aren't Breaking The Market — Policy Is

​If the goal is to get more home completions, getting a project approved and into the hands of a builder who can see it through construction should be seen as a positive, says Goodman Commercial.

Development Projects

Aspen Ridge Advances 39-Storey ​Proposal In Crosstown Master Plan

The tower would be located within one of 17 blocks that make up the 60-acre mixed-use, transit-oriented site anchored by the soon-to-open Don Valley Station on the Eglinton Crosstown LRT line.

Opinion

The Crisis We Needed? Rethinking Toronto Housing In A Post-Speculation Market

Delays, cancellations, and a market in flux may feel like crisis — but for those shaping the city, this could be a generational opportunity.

Development Projects

Popular St. Clair West Bakery Could Be Swapped With 18-Storey Condo

The development would deliver 211 new condo units and 4,843 sq. ft of retail space to the Corso Italia-Davenport neighbourhood.

Development Projects

"A Landmark In The Future": GWLRA To Finish College Park Project 100 Years Later

"Everyone's seen the old pictures, but it's never been fully realized. So we feel that now we have the chance to bring that original ambition to life in a more modern form, and it's about honouring the past, but also looking ahead to the future."

Breaking Charts

CMHC Is Quietly Becoming A Rental Housing Powerhouse

​There’s no doubt we need more rental housing and that CMHC’s tools have become better at delivering it — but in solving one crisis, are we sleepwalking into another?