Overview: a look at the January 2023 interest rate hike, including its impact on Toronto home sales, prices, inventory and mortgages, plus predictions for future rate increases. Is the first rate hike of 2023 also the last? (Pixabay) On January 25, the Bank of Canada (BoC) raised its overnight lending
Overview: a look at Toronto’s Vacant Home Tax (VHT) and Canada’s Foreign Buyer Ban, plus their impact on home sales, prices, inventory and more. Toronto’s housing market will see some major changes in 2023. Two of the biggest include Toronto’s Vacant Home Tax (VHT) and The Prohibition on the Purchase
Overview: a complete guide to Toronto’s Yonge and Lawrence neighbourhood, including its history, geography, arts, culture, cuisine, retail, nightlife, and more. Yonge and Lawrence: History & Geography The neighbourhood is known for its luxury homes and lush greenery. Located in uptown Toronto, Yonge and Lawrence is named after its two
Overview: a look back at the 2022 GTA housing market and predictions for 2023. Topics include home sales, prices, inventory, interest rates, inflation, mortgages and more. Out with the old, in with the new (Pixabay). 2021 saw a buying frenzy due to record-low interest rates. 2022 saw a sharp drop
Overview: a look at how Toronto got its nickname, The 6ix, plus insights on various regions that make up the city. Toronto has had many nicknames over the years—not all of them flattering (Yu-Chan Chen, Flickr). These include: T Dot T.O. Toronto the Good The Megacity Queen City Hogtown Hollywood