Ofra Harnoy was born on January 31, in 1965, in the Israeli city of Hadera, and came with her family to Toronto in 1971.

According to a Greater Toronto REALTORS®‘s market report on November, the real estate market in Toronto continued its successful fall results.

For anyone who drives in Toronto, you know that it’s not an easy task. But what’s even more challenging than driving is parking here.

Norbert Kraft was born in Austria on August 21st, 1950, in the city of Linz, but became a Canadian citizen as a very young boy.

As a child, her first major musical involvement was with church choirs and vocal lessons, which she started at the age of sixteen.

7,642 home sales were reported by Greater Toronto REALTORS® through the TorontoMLS® in October 2011.

One of Canada’s foremost classical musicians, Glenn Gould was born into a musically inclined family on September 25th, 1932.

Same-sex marriages became legally permissible in Canada as the Court of Appeal recognized that marriage law violated the idea of equality.

Last month rounded out a strong third quarter, as 7,658 transactions through the TorontoMLS® system were reported this September.

According to a newly released The Royal LePage House Price Survey, the average price of a house in Canada rose between 5.7 and 7.8 per cent.

Jane Jacobs gained recognition in both the US and Canada as a writer and activist, focusing primarily on urban development and planning policies.

One of Canada’s foremost literary theorists and critics, Herman Northrop Frye was born on July 1912, in Sherbrooke, Quebec.

Although it began as a juice bar and vegetarian eatery, Fresh now has many vegan and gluten-free options that welcome every kind of eater.

Unlike many Chinese buffets that are tucked near the outskirts of the city, its prime location in Dundas Square is easily accessible.

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Did you know that in the UK, one in ten homeowners move due to problematic neighbours? The most common complaints are e.g. aggressive behaviour.

Toronto Realtors reported 7,542 sales in August 2011 — an increase of 24 per cent compared to the same month of the previous year.

Real estate is NOT a dull business. On the contrary, it is often rather fun, especially because it involves people. And people are fun.

Here is a simple timeline of how you can get yourself ready for hosting of a house warming dinner party.

Keep in mind that buying an old house needs even more attention, and consider some of our recommendations.

Beauty is highly regarded. Everyone likes to own pretty things, and everyone wants to live in a pretty home. Realtors® know that as well.

If you are interested in or have an appetite for sustainable agriculture, there are several markets worth visiting in Toronto.

Why depend solely on your loved ones to provide you with those needed rewards when there are companies that are eager to congratulate you?

Liberty Village has seen the rise of numerous condominium buildings, office buildings, and a plethora of shops and restaurants.

The growth of tuition fees is double our inflation figure and makes education increasingly expensive for students and their families.

Recently, I discovered a different kind of bar—a chocolate bar. Yes, SOMA Chocolatemaker has finally graced the west end with a new location.

Panorama boasts having 'Toronto's Best View' and I can't really argue with that. However, my sky-high expectations were not entirely met.

Watermark Irish Pub is a gorgeous (and spacious!) pub and restaurant with a huge patio right on Lake Ontario.

If you’re looking to soak up some history and have fun at the same time, you have to make a trip to the Bata Shoe Museum.

If you're in the mood for fine French cuisine, I've found a lovely new restaurant for you. It's called La Société and it's newly renovated.

According to Greater Toronto REALTORS, last month's home sales went up by 21 per cent in year-to-year comparison.

There has been so much debate about using Quick Response codes in real estate marketing recently. But are they really so effective?

Open house showings are a standard part of home buying. Everybody wishes to get to know their potential future home and actually touch it.

Kensington is a place for reflection. One of the most popular spots in Toronto's downtown, Kensington Market is a place where you can go anytime.

Although strong summer storms aren't unusual, people often get caught by surprise by their devastating effects.

Our southern neighbour is still far from housing market recovery, says State of the Nation's Housing, a recent report from Harvard University.

Over the last year, market conditions tightened markedly. The increasing competition between sellers and buyers has led to higher price gains.

Canada’s reputation has suffered again. We have been placed by OECD among countries with little or no enforcement of the Anti-Bribery Convention.

What are these sheets for and how is the information you enter used?

Selling a home? Then you should be ready to deal with your real estate agent at a high level. Know how your agent operates and how she differs from the next one.

Good photographs of your house or apartment are more important than you may think. Learn which mistakes to avoid and make your listing stand out on the web!

The Canadian Real Estate Association has revised its forecast for housing activity via the MLS® Systems of the Canadian Real Estate Boards for 2011 and 2012.

A stigmatized property is a property that buyers or tenants avoid for reasons unrelated to its physical condition or features.

You don't have to be an actor to become a film star and this famous house, located just 30km north of Chicago, is the indubitable proof.

The Central Toronto Real Estate Market's activity is still gaining momentum during the spring months. Increased market activity is nothing unusual this time.

According to a recent poll conducted by ING Direct, Canadians tend to behave surprisingly conservatively when it comes to handling mortgages.

Are they heading up, are they bound to fall, or will they remain stable? Those are the million-dollar questions, we're talking about housing prices.

4,444 sales were done during the first two weeks of April. The number of new listings went down by 21 per cent in a year-over-year comparison.

According to the current Royal LePage House Price Survey, the average price of a Canadian home went up by between 3.5 and 4.3 per cent, respectively.

Congratulations to Nathan Wilson (age 6) - winner of our Easter colouring contest!

The seasonally adjusted rate of housing starts was 188,800 units last March, up from 183,700 units in February 2011.

We cannot help you to improve your analytic skills or intuition, but we can help you to get the right data. Visit the Toronto Real Estate Statistics Database.

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released a report showing positive housing starts numbers in the Greater Toronto Area.

Last week, home price indexes for January were released for both the U.S. and Canada. Both home price indexes were set at 100 in January 2000.

Foreign buyers from Europe and China have been driving the Canadian resale market up recently, as their multimillion bidding wars push prices higher.

The Canadian real estate market continued its slowdown in February as home sales dropped 1.6 per cent from the previous month.

TREB has published market data for the first two weeks of March 2011. 4,138 home sales were reported during the first half of the month.

Ontario has recorded three months of consecutive growth, as housing starts grew by 29% in February, hitting 62,000 units.

The BlackCreek Summer Music Festival will launch its inaugural season at the Rexall Centre. The festival kicks off June 4 and runs 14 weeks.

TREB (Toronto Real Estate Board) published its regular market report for the last month. So how did the market do in February?

According to RBC’s February report, owning a home in Canada became slightly more affordable at the end of 2010.

Canadian commercial real estate investment bounced back in 2010 at 11.1 per cent, which is the market’s best performance in the last few years.

After raising the rate up to 1% from last June’s record low level of 0.25%, it is expected to raise the rate again in May.

Three Canadian cities ranked in the top 10 of the "Most Livable Cities in the World" survey prepared by the Economist Intelligence Unit.

Tighter rules, which should prevent a US-style housing bubble in Canada, are about to take effect in the middle of March.

The January increase in new housing starts was based on higher activity in the rural segment; other housing segments recorded slight decreases

Although not being as good as the record numbers reported in January 2010, the residential resale housing market maintained a steady pace with 4,337 transactions

Two days ago, the online retail giant Amazon.ca presented a list of the 20 most romantic Canadian cities. And guess what; Toronto didn't make it to the list!

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released a new report discussing the rate of housing starts and resales in the GTA in 2010.

Living in a condo or is different experience, than living in a house, both suit different kind of personalities. Who are the typical people, living in a condo?

Some people have different visions of buildings. Very different! Let me introduce you 7 + 1 Most Bizarre Buildings on Earth.

Household hazardous waste items contain toxic ingredients and should be used and disposed of with caution. Do not put them in the garbage.

New home construction starts in December 2010 were at the level of 171,500 units, going down by 13.5% from 198,200 units measured in November 2010.

4,395 existing home sales for December were reported by Greater Toronto realtors. That concludes this year's sales and makes the total for 2010; 86,170.

The new home market in the Greater Toronto Area jumped in November as 4,605 new home constructions began, according to the data recently released by the CMHC.