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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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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.

Real Estate News

BILD: Single-Family Homes Lead GTA New Home Sales In July

​BILD's July numbers show single-family sales riding the HST rebate wave, while condos wait on the sidelines.

Development Projects

The 18 Toronto Developments Supported By $2.7B Federal-City Partnership

Build Canada Homes is providing $310 million towards 9 projects on City-owned land, while CMHC is providing $1.8 billion in financing towards 9 other projects.​

Development Projects

Downtown Eastside Project Breaks Ground With Funding From Feds, BC Builds, UBC

​The 11-storey mixed-use project is set for 315 Main Street (172 East Cordova Street) in Vancouver, and will be owned by the MAC Development and Housing Society.

Renting

City Of Toronto Breaks Ground On Dundas And Ossington Mass-Timber Rentals

The mass timber project on a former City parking lot marks the first groundbreaking under Toronto's new public developer model.​

Development Projects

Medallion Breaks Ground On Oshawa's $188M-Backed Foundry District

​The project is backed by funding from CMHC's Apartment Construction Loan Program, the Region of Durham's Regional Revitalization Program and a grant agreement with the City of Oshawa.

Construction

Inside The New Tool Helping Torontonians Rethink The Single-Family Home

​“A home isn’t just a thing you buy and you’re done with. You need it to constantly evolve as your life changes,” says ReHousing Co-Founder Michael Piper.

Development Projects

Valour Group's 4-Phase Ajax Taunton Condo Project Placed Under Receivership

Valour Group was planning around 1,500 units at 361 Taunton Road West in Ajax, including condos, seniors living condos, and townhomes, but the project was placed under receivership on July 16.

Development Projects

Asia Standard Americas Proposes Third Condo Tower On Vancouver's Robson Street

The proposal includes social housing units, commercial space, and strata units, and is set for 1394 Robson Street, adjacent to the Landmark On Robson towers.

Breaking Charts

Insider: July’s Housing 'Balance' Came From Sellers Backing Away

​"The people still waiting tend to want certainty as much as a deal. They are already watching stocks, bonds, oil, inflation, jobs, population growth, and a trade war. Housing could help by becoming the boring chart."

Real Estate News

Canadian Home Sales Climb For Fourth Straight Month In July

​New listings fell for a third straight month in July, tightening the national sales-to-new listings ratio to 51.3%, within the range CREA considers balanced.