For housing markets in Canada, 2018 has been a year of restraint. But looking ahead to 2019, there are a number of potential outcomes to consider. The mortgage stress test was perhaps the most influential policy change that affected homebuyers in 2018. Under the new rules, which came into effect in January 2018, most homebuyers were required to qualify for a mortgage at a higher rate than the contracted mortgage rate. This was done to determine the borrower's ability to service the... [read more]

Take a look inside Google's sister company Sidewalk Labs' Toronto headquarters. It's located right smack down in the middle of Quayside, which is where Sidewalk Labs' is trying to build a smart city. In the video, you'll have a look at some of the ideas that Sidewalk Labs has for the smart city, and some of the prototypes of these ideas. [read more]

Just in time for it's 30th birthday, the InterContinental Yorkville has completed a $12-million renovation of their 212 rooms. The most glamorous of all is the 2,400 square-foot Royal Suite, which boasts an opulent marble double shower and south-facing views over the ROM and the CN Tower. Here's a look around the sprawling suite, which goes for $2,500 a night. InterContinental chose the Atlanta design firm Sims Patrick Studio to oversee the makeover. The firm took... [read more]

Address: 19 Evergreen Gardens Neighbourhood: Leaside Price: $4,299,000 Previously sold for: $1,050,000 (prior to a rebuild) The Place A modern home with touches of rustic and industrial design - plus skyline views from a rooftop garden. The History The home is just three years old. It was designed by, and custom built for, the current homeowner, an interior designer. The foyer has some wall art made of preserved moss: The dining area has a giant... [read more]

Luxury home sales in Toronto climbed in the first 11 months of 2019 and, with momentum continuing to build in the market as the year winds down, the outlook for 2020 is looking more and more promising. Much like the rest of the city and surrounding region's housing market, luxury real estate took a big dip in market activity in 2018 after a spectacular - though ultimately unsustainable - 2017 performance. This year started slow, but activity has crept higher in recent months led by... [read more]