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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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Amazon-Leased Ajax Facility Listed As Part Of 3-Building Industrial Portfolio

The industrial park at 789 Salem Road North, 689 Salem Road North, and 210 Kerrison Drive East in Ajax is leased to Amazon and H&M, among others.

Real Estate News

GTA High-Rise Sales Sink To A September Record Low

Meanwhile, six months into the HST rebate program, new low-rise sales keep beating the 10-year average.

Listed

Feeling Creative? Good Bones Hit The Trinity Bellwoods Market

Original millwork, detailed plaster ceilings that soar to generous heights, and large windows that fill the space with natural light all bring a special type of character that’s difficult to emulate in a new build.

Real Estate News

Canada’s Approved-But-Unstarted Homes Climb As Starts Slide

CMHC’s deputy chief economist says a key risk in a softening market is that Canada doesn’t build enough.

Real Estate News

Ahead Of BC Election, UDI, Housing Central Push For Four Actions

The four housing-focused groups have come together as “unlikely allies” ahead of BC’s snap election on Saturday, October 24.

Breaking Charts

Expert: Canada’s Homes Got Cheaper In September, But Buyers Still Pulled Back

CREA has cut its sales forecast again as higher mortgage costs eat into the benefit of lower prices.

Development Projects

Terra Bona’s Two-Tower Development Site In Markham Sold Under Receivership

The 0.95-acre development site, located at 7115 Yonge Street and 8-14 Grandview Avenue in Markham, has been approved for two towers with 873 total units.

Affordable Housing

New Barrie Condo Blends Several Strategies To Create Affordability

“Own a condo for less than rent” promises Sean Homes’s 405 Essa project, slated for the west side of Essa Road just north of the Ferndale and Veterans Drive intersection in south Barrie.

Toronto

How Olivia Chow And Brad Bradford Plan To Address Toronto’s Housing Woes

Toronto’s top mayoral candidates — Incumbent Mayor Olivia Chow, and former urban planner and City Councillor Brad Bradford — both say they can put a good dent in Toronto’s housing and affordability woes, but they differ on how to pull it off.

Office

How An Ottawa Office Conversion Ended Up In Receivership

The office building at 495 Richmond Road in Ottawa is owned by DOV Capital Corp and was placed under receivership on September 17 by Addenda Capital, after — according to filings in Ontario Superior Court — the conversion commenced without the lender's approval.

Industry

Moving Day: September 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 September 2026.

Under Construction

Expert: We Must Build A Better Trades Training System (Or Housing Will Continue To Suffer)

​"Every housing target ultimately depends on the availability of carpenters, electricians, plumbers, bricklayers, heavy equipment operators and dozens of other skilled tradespeople. Without them, housing policies become little more than plans on paper."

Listed Commercial

KingSett Capital Lists Two King Street East Office Towers In Downtown Toronto

RBC Capital Markets Realty recently listed 8 and 18 King Street East in Toronto, on behalf of KingSett Real Estate Growth LP No. 6.

Breaking Charts

Two Thirds Of GTA Condos Sold For Less Than $600K In September

"For buyers trying to work out whether ownership is within reach, those transactions offer a more useful starting point than the GTA's $1,006,409 average price across all housing types."

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Toronto Rolls Out Free Pre-Approved Plans For Fourplexes, Sixplexes

LGA Architectural Partners won the City's RFP to design the plans, with accessibility, climate resilience, cost, and ease of construction among the stated priorities.