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Moving out of your home can be both exciting and stressful, given the significant change it brings. However, selling your home can often be the most challenging aspect of the process. There are numerous costs and considerations involved in selling, all of which can impact the final outcome. From negotiations to ensuring your home is presented well for prospective buyers, it all feels quite overwhelming. To help you navigate this process, we’ve compiled a list of key points to prepare you for selling your first home. 1. Emotional Attachment To Your First Home Selling your first home can be an…
On January 29, the Bank of Canada (BoC) will announce its first interest rate decision of 2025. But after a year of no-brainer rate reductions amid inflation edging down, a number of external forces are muddying what Tiff Macklem has in store for the Wednesday announcement. In recent weeks, unemployment unexpectedly improved, but the Consumer Price Index (CPI) ticked up year over year and US President Donald Trump continued to threaten a 25% tariff on all Canadian goods, and we could see this implemented as soon as February 1st. Due to these economic headwinds and tailwinds, there’s some debate over…
Moving can be one of the most emotional and stressful experiences in life, and it’s perfectly normal to feel challenged by it. Letting go of the memories you’ve created in one place and adjusting to a new environment can be difficult. This process requires both a healthy mindset and careful preparation. Not all of your possessions will transition to your new home, which can be one of the more challenging aspects of the moving process. However, it’s important to remember that sometimes, letting go of certain items is necessary to move forward. Need help deciding what to do with sentimental…
[Editor’s Note: This article was updated on January 24 to include a statement from Landmark Premiere Properties.]A large-scale redevelopment plan for a site near Oakridge Park that has been in the works for several years is set to be delayed even further as the developer is now facing receivership proceedings, according to court filings in the Supreme Court of British Columbia obtained by STOREYS.The project was being undertaken by Landmark Premiere Properties and was set for 5505-5585 Oak Street in Vancouver, which is located directly west of Grosvenor’s Mayfair West project (formerly known as the Oakridge Transit Centre) and a…
Canada’s population is growing at one of the fastest paces ever, but you may have noticed it doesn’t quite feel that fast. Outside of discussions on how everyone wants to move to Canada, there’s quite a few signs the estimates are overstated. This is due to the data limitation Statistics Canada (Stat Can) can access for its estimates and projections. It turns out that Canada’s ability to track its population outflow has been limited, resulting in a “high probability” that 1 in 6 immigrants left within 20 years of arriving. It’s not a new trend either, but one that extends…
Hosting a party in a small urban condo or studio can be challenging, but with the right strategies, you can create a fun, comfortable environment to impress your guests. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a dinner party, or throwing a casual get-together, transforming your limited space into a party-ready venue is all about thoughtful planning and creative design. Here’s how to make the most of your small space while ensuring a memorable time for everyone. Maximize Your Layout: Create Flow with Smart Furniture Placement One of the most important things to consider when hosting in a small space is…
Welcome to Meet the Agent, an ongoing series profiling real estate agents from across Canada. With more than 150,000 agents, brokers, and salespeople working in 75 different boards and associations across the country, we thought it was about time they had a place to properly introduce themselves. If you or someone you know deserves the same chance, email agents@storeys.com to apply.THE DETAILSName: Jill WarrAreas of Focus: Toronto WestPersonal Channels: Instagram | LinkedIn | WebsiteYears of Experience: 9THE INSIGHTSWhere did you grow up?I grew up in Northern Ontario and moved to Toronto in 2001.Where do you live now, and what neighbourhood…
This week, full-service real estate brokerage Living Realty, Inc. announced its new affiliation with Keller Williams Realty, Inc. (KW).According to Ian Davies, Regional Development Director, Keller Williams, the unity of the Living Group of Companies subsidiary — a leading Greater Toronto Area (GTA) brokerage — and Keller Williams Realty, Inc. — the world’s largest real estate franchise by agent count — marks the largest independent company to join a franchise in industry history.Real estate veteran Stephen Wong is the visionary behind The Living Group’s success. Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Markham, it’s one of the largest independent real estate…
It’s been just shy of six years since Choice Properties REIT made their intentions known for 985 Woodbine Avenue and 2078, 2086, 2100, 2102 and 2106 Danforth Avenue. Choice, the real estate arm of George Weston Limited, first filed plans for the 1.6-acre site in February of 2019, but at that time, they were after nine- and 15-storey buildings with a total of 402 residential units. The latest rendition of the plans up the ante on all counts, calling for a 10-storey residential building (along Strathmore Boulevard) and 35-storey mixed-use building (along Danforth Avenue), which would jointly contain just over…
With the meteoric rise in AI tools over the past couple of years, consumers are empowered to seek out answers where they would have otherwise needed a person’s help, and real estate is no exception to this disruption. It doesn’t help that stereotypes and misinformation around an agent’s role persist: are their contributions actually helpful, or just a money-grab? Todd Shyiak, executive vice president of CENTURY 21 Canada, says that while AI tools will inevitably influence the real estate industry, the trust and connection agents build with their clients isn’t going anywhere. “We know that having to adapt and change…