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Quarterly reads on Toronto luxury, neighborhood analyses, and practical guides for buyers and sellers operating at the top end of the market.
NeighborhoodEtobicoke: The Quiet Alternative to Central Toronto
Why a growing share of Toronto luxury buyers are looking west to The Kingsway, Edenbridge, and Princess Anne Manor — and what they get there that they don't get downtown.
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Buyer GuideFive Questions Worth Asking Before Buying in the Bridle Path
The Bridle Path is unlike any other Toronto enclave — two-acre lots, ravine frontage, gated estates. Here's what experienced buyers ask before signing.
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Seller GuideWhy Pre-Market Matters at the Top End
Open MLS isn't always the right first move. A working note on when a quiet pre-market window outperforms a public listing — and why most of David's high-end sellers now choose it.
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Stories David is following from across Toronto — culture, real estate, neighborhood change. Updated automatically through the day.
TRREB· News Releases
Visit →Uncertainty around inflation, borrowing costs and the economy kept many Greater Toronto Area (GTA) homebuyers on the sidelines in October. While monthly mortgage payments for an…
Inflation and Borrowing Costs Impacted October GTA Real Estate Market
Read at TRREB ↗Homebuyers were in a holding pattern in September, as uncertainty surrounding the economy, inflation and borrowing costs weighed on Greater Toronto Area (GTA) home sales. GTA…
Economic Uncertainty Kept GTA Homebuyers on the Sidelines in September
Read at TRREB ↗Over the past few years, governments have taken important steps to improve housing affordability. Ontario and the federal government have worked together to significantly reduce…
Municipal Candidates Must Choose, Higher Taxes or More Homeownership
Read at TRREB ↗Toronto residents continue to express concern about how municipalities raise revenue, and the Municipal Land Transfer Tax (MLTT) remains a top concern. The Toronto Regional Real…
MLTT Relief is a Significant Step Forward for Homebuyers in Toronto
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New Municipal Election Poll Shows Strong Voter Support For Action on Housing Affordability in GTA and Barrie
Read at TRREB ↗The number of homes available for sale in August 2026 was down noticeably compared to last year in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Following this trend, home sales also edged…
A Noticeable Dip in GTA Home Sales and Listings, Pointing to Renewed Price Growth
Read at TRREB ↗Greater Toronto Area (GTA) resale housing market conditions tightened in July 2026 compared the same month a year earlier. Home sales edged slightly lower over that period, while…
GTA Housing Market Tightens in July and Sets the Stage for Price Stability
Read at TRREB ↗The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) has released the What We Heard Report outlining key findings from the comprehensive Your Voice, Our…
TRREB Releases Final Your Voice, Our Future Report: Outlines Actions to Strengthen Transparency and Member Engagement
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Entre Nous Femmes Proposes 2-Tower Affordable Rental Project In Surrey
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Insider: Developers Still Need Someone To Write The Equity Cheque
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Eight Properties Owned By Valour Group’s District REIT Placed Under Receivership
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Applications Open For New Program Levelling Up Canada’s Project Leaders
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Insider: Budget 2026 Opens Up Financing For Small Rental Builders
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Fraser Academy Buys Old LaSalle College Campus In Vancouver For $35M
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Lower Prices Softening The Hit Of Higher Borrowing Costs For GTA Buyers
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Zonix’s 1,060-Unit Grand Park Markham Project Placed Under Receivership
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Toronto Blue Jays reportedly getting trade interest on Davis Schneider
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Beloved Toronto PATH food vendor closes permanently after over 20 years
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Ontario mansion for sale an underground tunnel to its own indoor pool house
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Toronto Beaches Santa Claus parade route and road closures 2026
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Taco Bell suddenly taking over Toronto and it's coming to a new neighbourhood
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Ontario destinations that transform into breathtaking winter wonderlands
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20 top food picks at Toronto's Distillery Winter Village 2026
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The ultimate Canadian gifting guide for people who are chronically online
Read at BlogTO ↗Content sourced from TRREB, Storeys, BlogTO. David Anderson Oey is not affiliated with these publications.
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