Category: Articles

Is the Ford Government Moving in the Right Direction on Housing? The Premier plans to slash eviction waiting periods.

Is the Ford Government Moving in the Right Direction on Housing? Our provincial government is tasked with finding a balance between tenants’ rights and property rights – this article takes a look at how they are performing and whether there is any room for improvement. Let’s start by acknowledging that the government’s task is not […]

The Ups & Downs of Toronto’s Condo & Housing Prices Toronto Neighbourhood Price Change Map 2018

Can You Guess Toronto’s Hottest Neighbourhood? July 12th 2018, TORONTO The Toronto housing market has notoriously been on a rollercoaster of price fluctuation over these past 12 months and everyone is curious to see how prices will trend going forward. Recently we’ve seen housing prices cool down, but as condo experts, we were interested to […]

Furnished rental agreements

Agreeing to stay at a furnished rental is no different than anything else. With any kind of service you request you are more than likely going to have to sign a contract. This is needed to protect the renter and the owner. Before you sign a furnished rental agreement, it is crucial to be knowledgeable […]

Sorry to Burst Your Bubble Part 3 – Debunking Real Estate Prices in Toronto

Part 3 of 3 where local actuary and Sky View Suites Partner John Melinte, debunks fears of the local Toronto real estate market bubble. The first thing we found was that smaller & cheaper houses increased in value faster than bigger more expensive houses. With respect to growth in value, in general, after adjusting for […]

Harbourfront (Neighbourhood Spotlight)

Harbourfront (Neighbourhood Spotlight) Toronto’s Harbourfront or waterfront community borders lake Ontario in the downtown core of the city. It is one of the city’s busiest areas during the summer months as tourists and locals gather to enjoy waterfront trails, trendy restaurants, and sightseeing. This community’s boundaries extend from Bathurst Street in the west, along Queens […]