What are the pros and cons of demolishing the existing house on the property in order to build new from scratch? Should you renovate instead?

Many households are interested in purchasing a home, but these would-be buyers are waiting to see the impact of the Ontario Fair Housing Plan.

The effect of the Ontario Fair Housing Plan remains to be seen while Toronto home buyers benefitted from a better supplied situation in May 2017.

Toronto buyers benefitted from considerably more choice in the marketplace.

Reuse, Recycle and Safely Dispose - Bring yours used or unwanted household items to the Community Environment Day event!

As the older generation ages, the children will often find themselves negotiating the sometimes tricky, complex issues around an estate sale.

Annual rates of price growth continued to accelerate in March as growth in sales outstripped growth in listings.

Until we see a marked increase in the number of homes available for sale, expect very strong annual rates of price growth to continue.

As we move through 2017, we expect the demand for ownership housing to remain strong, including demand from first-time buyers.

What we really need is more policy focus on issues impacting the lack of homes available for sale.

Home buying activity remained strong in November 2016, but Toronto Real Estate Board President talks about the ongoing tight market conditions

It has been a busy Fall market - with many of our clients finding their dream home, moving up or downsizing and continuing with the buying/selling of investment properties.

Just as you might have expected, September was a busy month for Toronto real estate agents. The demand for affordable housing remains strong, but the problem with the lack of listings remains a big issue.

Strong sales and low supply was the mark of yet another month this year. Read more about it in the August Market Report!

The Toronto real estate market has behaved as expected in July, but the rapid growth we were experiencing last years might start slowing down.

The continuing increase of sales of all housing types across the GTA is pushing the number of available listings to unprecedented lows.

The real estate market in Toronto in May has again a record-breaking number of sales, increasing average prices and shortage of supply.

By taking some of the steps mentioned in this article and saving as much as you can, that first home may be closer than you think.

The April numbers on the Toronto real estate market have met the expectations and the sales figures could have been even higher.

With home prices verging on the unaffordable for many young couples, should boomers ante up and help their kids buy a new property in the city?

The Globe and Mail published an interesting article about bidding wars and gives some general advice on how to survive them. Worth reading.

If you were wondering about the current status of the Eglinton Crosstown transportation project, you can check the map with the ongoing works.

The first quarter is behind us and the real estate market has been following the anticipated path upwards. Find out more in March Market Report!

Contemporary Custom Renovation in Bedford Park! Light, bright and stylish, 3 storey end unit row house includes almost 2500 square feet of great family living space on all 4 levels! • Elegant open concept principal rooms with designer decor • Modern […]

Second month and already the first record number of sales! The 21.1 per cent difference between this year and 2015 is quite striking!

Toronto has a number of skating rinks, but we've chosen three best ones anyone wanting to experience the true Toronto winter should visit.

First month of 2016 has kick-started the year with it’s 8.2 per cent increase of sales compared to January 2015.

The New York Times has published the annual list of the 52 places to go in the upcoming year and Toronto is in the top ten!

December 2015 has been following the trend of increasing number of sales with the 2nd best sales result ever recorded.

It happened again - the number of sales in November was highest on the record for this month. Read more in the November Market Report.

The number of home sales in October has blown through the roof once again in another record breaking month in 2015.

Unfortunately for new homebuyers, school districts in Toronto are not carved in stone. There are a plethora of reasons a boundary can change.

September is behind us, and the fall is here. As for the real estate market in Toronto, everything goes as predicted in the previous months.

August was a good month for sellers, since the real estate market was moving in the predicted direction of higher sales and lowering stock.

More movies, more celebrities! This festival just gets more exciting every year!

Home staging is like a cosmetic makeover where eye catching and aesthetically pleasing designs replace unwanted furniture or colour.

Just like the outside temperatures were high last month, so was the Toronto real estate market.

Looks like the real estate market continues to rise to heights never seen before! The new record for June in the number of overall sales was set!

The continuing trend of increasing prices will probably last for the whole year and 2015 could be really breaking the records.

If you're on the look out for sound professional advice regarding the sale of your investment rental property, be sure to connect the Julie Kinnear Team.

If you're one of the many thousands of commuters currently trudging from destinations outside the city of Toronto to a place of work downtown, then this article's for you.

For a small business, surviving in the Roncesvalles neighbourhood is hard, but A Good Read and She Said Boom are two notable exceptions.

Forget Starbucks and Tim Hortons. These are the unique, quirky neighbourhood spots that sprout out of the Roncesvalles area like mushrooms on a log. Cheerful, caffeinated mushrooms.

While kids were having fun during the March break, both average prices and overall sales in Toronto's real estate market were rising.

We'll work with you and your budget and help you plan for life in your Forever Home.

Last month we had some serious winter apocalypse weather here in Toronto. However, the overall number of sales and average price has increased.

The new year is off with a bang – the real estate market has taken off quickly, similar to last 2014.

Buying a home is a big decision, no matter what stage of life you're in. But for families with children, there are many more things to consider.

According to the TorontoMLS System, number of sales in December 2014 has increased by 2.0% to 6,519 in comparison with 6,391 units sold in December 2013.

The trend of year-over-year sales growth continued, but there was a significant lack of inventory, with active listings down in comparison to last year.

The real estate market has been active this Fall once again, despite the cool and wet weather. Lots of action in all price ranges.

Sales were up for all major home types, showing that both the buyers and sellers remain active.

The City of Toronto was founded in 1793, but despite its relatively young age, it still plays host to restless spirits an paranormal activity.

July 2014 was the second best July in terms of number of sales ever.

Many people are choosing to stay in the city and putting value on less commute which perpetually has driven the market up.

Everything is important when preparing a garage/yard sale. Pricing, merchandise and amount of time and creativity you put into it.

As well as the annual FanExpo event that occurs at the end of the summer, Hobby Star Marketing offered a smaller event called Toronto ComiCon.

There's a serious shortage of houses, which are 12.2 % down compared to a year ago, and people are desperate to buy before homes become expensive.

Lead in old paint, VOC, a mould infestation, or asbestos in the insulation - these all are potential health risks lying behind the walls.

The lesson to take from American Beauty is that you should stand up for yourself a little more so you get what you deserve in all aspects of life.

Winter in Toronto

2014 Oscar Countdown is on! The nominees were announced January 16, 2014 and they weren't a big surprise. Ellen DeGeneres will host the 86th ceremony, which is scheduled for March 2nd, 2014.

The fact that homes in Canada are becoming less affordable seems to have little impact on homebuyers, as their activity in the resale market is increasing.

The year of 2013 finished strongly in Toronto. You'd never guess that the slowly starting 2013 would be caught in a mania situation by its end.

Toronto Photo of the Week: Ball at the Mall.

This article will show you that recycled things can be as reliable as brand-new products and sometimes the extra character is a big bonus.

The number of new properties for sale in Toronto was down 4.4 % in November, year over year, and month-end active listings fell down 12.1 %, according to TREB.

Check out some of the names that we chose and let us know about your ideas. Here’s the list of the top Canadian comic book creators by Julie Kinnear.

December in Toronto might be freezing, but life in the city doesn’t slow down at all!

In October 2013, condo sales in Toronto rose nearly 25 per cent year-over-year.

Take a look at some of the most common myths about solar power and how they weigh against the facts.

An increasing number of airports in the United States are now using dogs as part of therapy programs designed to alleviate the stress of agitated passengers.

This summer has been Canada's hottest and priciest for a long time. Sales shot up by an incredible 21.1 per cent in August compared to results from a year ago.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of what has become the goriest and most horrifying event in TIFF history: Midnight Madness.

The largest meatless food festival in the world is heading down to the Harbourfront Centre for its 29th season. Annual Vegetarian Food Fest in Toronto.

The TIFF, Vegetarian Food Festival, JFL, a unique David Bowie exhibition, and much more will keep you busy this September!

Ghost Towns around Ontario. Greater Sadbury region and Sable Falls.

What do houses of the Cullen family, Don Vito Corleone, Sam Baldwin, Tony Montana, Rachel Marron, Miss Daisy and the Thompson Family have in common?

Toronto Real Estate July 2013 Newsletter announcement post.

Most people are aware that they need a permit for major house renovations, but some forget that this permit is needed for some small renovations as well.

The sale prices of homes in Toronto continued to rise in June, but mortgage rates and a big condo supply can be a problem for the TO real estate market.

In the Annex dotted with frozen yogurt chains like Menchies and YoYos, Greg’s Ice Cream stands its ground with its 30-year history.

Despite serious obstacles in Canadian housing market, the sales in April 2013 were better than expected.

The New City Hall, located at Nathan Phillips Square and built in 1965, is Toronto's famous landmark attracting thousands of visitors each year.

April in Toronto is beautiful — and full of events! So much is happening over this month, so check out our list of ideas.

It’s time to free your artistic inner-self, and I can assure you that Toronto’s finest artisans will help you achieve your creative dreams.

February has been another rough month for the Toronto real estate market.

Kids always have lots of energy during holidays — so it’s the best time for exciting adventures.

The new year started with a 1.3 per cent decline in sales compared to January 2012.

Despite a slight downfall in sales in the GTA, the average price per unit rose. This inclination is most visible in the City of Toronto stats.

Along with the gothic Victorian's lining the streets of Cabbagetown, this is where its at for trick or treating in Toronto!

September was quite cold for the housing market. After the introduction of new measures aimed at cooling the market, sales really slowed down.

From EMP Museum in Seattle to Kettle House, all these candidates are consider the biggest monstrosities of architecture in North America.

The Julie Kinnear Team wishes everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving!

The real estate market has seen significant loses compared to August 2011. Only 6,418 sales have been reported in August 2012.

Many young artists who focus on Native art got the chance to show that Inuit&First Nations sculpture, prints, and crafts are far from extinction.

Self-proclaimed as a jazz bar, but not really jazzy at all, you can expect all genres to be played during your night at Alleycatz.

Maybe you’re even a frequent visitor to places such as the ROM — but have you ever heard of the Spadina Museum?

So far, low interest rates has helped us to prosper, but maybe it’s time to leave the market on its own and raise the rates a bit higher.

We bring you some of the finest galleries in Toronto — all trying to make a breakthrough on the Toronto art market.

The decline was most pronounced in the condominium apartment segment in the City of Toronto. Otherwise total sales in the rest of GTA were up.

This question is especially difficult for first-time homebuyers and families with no previous experience when it comes to these two choices.

The numbers indicate that there has been a decline of 5.4 per cent in real estate sales compared to June 2011.

Even though the Canadian economy is not dependant on Europe a great deal, shock waves coming from Europe might have a negative impact on us.

The concept of the ecological pool is derived from the idea of balance and self-regulatory mechanisms often seen in nature. How to make one?

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported some 10,850 homes that changed hands across the Greater Toronto Area in May 2012.

InspiraTO's essentially speed dating for theatre. In the span of 1 hour, you'll see six 10-minute shows that are entirely unique and unconnected.

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported a strong result of 10,350 transactions recorded through the Toronto MLS System for the month of April.