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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 →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
Read at TRREB ↗Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market conditions continued to improve in June, with sales growing quite strongly year-over-year while new listings declined over the same…
Market Gains Traction with Strong Home Sales in June and First Half of the Year
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Expert: Canada’s Homes Got Cheaper In September, But Buyers Still Pulled Back
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Terra Bona’s Two-Tower Development Site In Markham Sold Under Receivership
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New Barrie Condo Blends Several Strategies To Create Affordability
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How Olivia Chow And Brad Bradford Plan To Address Toronto’s Housing Woes
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How An Ottawa Office Conversion Ended Up In Receivership
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This BC Masterplan Has Buyers (Finally) Stepping Out From The Sidelines
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Moving Day: September 2026 Industry Hires And Promotions
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Expert: We Must Build A Better Trades Training System (Or Housing Will Continue To Suffer)
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Dazzling photos show Toronto's 'mountain range' condo coming to life
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Toronto now home to 9 of top 100 tallest buildings in North America
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Here's what Raptors' coach Darko Rajakovic loves about Toronto
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Pair of 1880-built Toronto homes in same family for four generations now up for grabs
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Skyscraper is about to rise from site of demolished Toronto apartment building
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Toronto Blue Jays rookie reveals he barely slept before his MLB debut
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Canada's Wonderland says major rides will remain closed
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Dazzling drive-through holiday light show returning to Ontario next month
Read at BlogTO ↗Content sourced from TRREB, Storeys, BlogTO. David Anderson Oey is not affiliated with these publications.
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