Happy Client Paul, who sold his Junction home with The Julie Kinnear Team after being recommended by his neighbour, talks about our honest business practices.

It is encouraging to see the increase in January transactions on a year-over-year basis, even with the inclement weather experienced in the GTA.

Happy Clients Karen and Andreas had a positive experience buying their first house with Holly after only one offer!

Toronto Sales Representative Lisa Taliano talks about how does the first time home buying process looks like & why you should be excited about it

Happy Client Gail decided to move her aging mother after living for 65 years in Parkdale with her sister.

Should you buy or sell first? Toronto Sales Representative Julie Kinnear talks about the options surrounding the age old question.

After living in the middle of Toronto for 22 years, our Happy Client Megan is starting a new life chapter in her townhouse outside the city.

Real estate agents and professional stagers are key in increasing home's overall appeal to buyers & decreasing the time it spends on the market.

The market conditions were improved in the second half of the year, both from a sales and pricing standpoint.

Happy new Roncy homeowners Jeff & Lauren share their experience working with Tyler from The Julie Kinnear Team.

The best design experts are weighing in on the hottest interior and decor trends for 2019 to help make your home look Pinterest ready!

Sunnylea seller Ron was looking to get maximum value for his house and made the right decision to call The Julie Kinnear Team.

Happy Clients John and Tammy purchased their first home with Jen's help - they liked her laid-back approach and all the data!

Our #HappyClients Khushbu & Karna bought a fixer-upper property in Roncesvalles & were looking for a maximum return on the real estate investment

Lower numbers in November's new listings suggest that, in many neighbourhoods, competition between buyers may have increased.

Colleen was going to sell her house but had a small problem with the grass in front of it being too long. Luckily, there was Julie with clippers!

Happy Client Juliana rented her first home in Unionville, Ontario with Lisa Taliano's help.

There is much to discuss about the mortgage rate increases and how & if it will impact you. Reach out to us to get some personalized information.

Although buying your first house can be a daunting experience, everything is easier with the right agent by your side!

Happy Client Louise decided to move back to Vancouver, BC, after many happy years in her Rosedale residence.

Loyal client Adam had a great experience working with Holly Chandler & referred The Julie Kinnear Team to his friends and family!

Moving homes? While it may be tempting to cut some financial corners, hiring movers is an investment of your time and your peace of mind.

Work with a Realtor who is familiar with local market conditions, otherwise you might find it more difficult to find a home that meets your needs

Be a prepared buyer & have the best success in getting exactly what you want with our step-by-step guide to the home buying process in Toronto

When our long-term client Allan and his wife found out they were expecting the second son, they decided it was time to look for a bigger place.

Happy Clients Madhu & Kedar approached Julie with a big decision in their minds - moving to Oakville & getting there in time for the school year

Don't let owning a dog discourage you from living in a dream home, it's totally doable!

Many buyers have returned to the market after the new mortgage rules, as ownership housing still remains a solid long-term investment.

Watch Happy Clients Ryan & Natalie talk about their experience with The Julie Kinnear Team & book a free first time home buyer consultation today

The Julie Kinnear Team can help with both SELLING and FINDING that new home - the perfect place where to make memories together.

Cool farmers' market, a vintage store in Bloor West, news from the market report and tip for a day trip from Toronto! This is all you missed!

Has your house become too big for you? Want to enjoy your time somewhere more practical? We'll happily guide you to your new dream home.

Kevin and Katherine wanted to sell their house to be closer to their family. Watch the testimonial about how they made it happen with our #team!

The improved demand and the slowly, but steadily rising prices are a proof of buyers scared by the new guidelines re-entering the Toronto market.

Toronto family sold and bought in Roncesvalles High Park with Julie and Holly from JKT! Watch a testimonial about their experience with our team.

Watch Janet's testimonial about how our team helped her and Tom join their families together under one roof in a new fabulous home!

Pride Month, Oscar-winning movie shot in Toronto or JKT expanding the team! This is what you missed in June.

Sales were up 17.6 per cent on a monthly basis! Find out more about the Toronto housing market in our report.

Moving out of Toronto? Take a look at what Kenny said about working with our team!

Matt and Ulana loved working with Holly and the Julie Kinnear Team! Watch their testimonial about moving to forever home!

Check out Steve and Lindsey's testimonial to see how they went through the process with our team!

It’s finally time; The Julie Kinnear Team is growing! We're looking for candidates to do more than just showings.

Catch up on all you have missed from JKT May News!

For the vast majority of residents in the GTA homes, there is no choice but to deal with the potential issues & struggles of having to compromise.

The Julie Kinnear Team helps Allison sell her home and win a bidding war! Watch her testimonial to find out more.

Why are many home buyers still finding it difficult find a home that meets their needs? Read more in Toronto Real Estate May Market Report.

Amy and Stephen were looking for a very special house, and as first time buyers, they appreciated Jen Palacious' consultant approach and support.

Want to find out more about selling an estate in Toronto? Watch Dan's testimonial.

Solo real estate buyer in competitive housing market? Improve your chances of qualifying for a mortgage and fulfil your dreams of homeownership.

Catherine sold her house with Julie Kinnear Team within 7 days! Watch her testimonial about the great experience she had with us.

April was unpredictable when it came to weather, but we tried to cheer you up a bit with our articles!

Learn more about April statistics of Toronto Real Estate Market.

Our team helped Dave and Belinda sell their condo and buy a new one in Downtown Toronto. Watch their testimonial here.

Watch Rich's testimonial about how we helped his daughter purchase her very first condo!

There's a lot to consider when looking for your Forever Home! This is where the trained professionals at the Julie Kinnear Team can help you.

Are you considering moving up to your "forever" home in Toronto? Watch Alex and Jessica's testimonial and contact our team for help!

Explore LGBTQ+ Neighbourhoods in Toronto, put a spotlight on JKT, get to know how we celebrated the festive days and how was the market in March!

Hey Toronto, get ready for the Community Environment Day on April 28, 2018 at Sorauren Park, starting at 10:00am!

If you're about to move into a smaller property, watch Linda's story about downsizing and don't hesitate to contact us!

Spring has sprung. The deep cold is gone and daylight savings has come, and the new mortgage rules haven’t toppled anything.

Are you tired of moving and you want to settle down? Let us help you with that.

Jordan and Annemarie moved into their first dream home with the help of Tyler Delaney!

In addition to the actual purchase price, there are a number of other expenses that you might be expected to pay for.

As we move further into the spring and summer months, growth in sales and selling prices is expected to pick up relative to last year.

Having a pre-approved mortgage will give you the confidence of knowing exactly what you can spend on a home before you start looking.

Let us help you sell your house and move into a smaller property! Watch Ronn & Ann's story about how downsizing can be done easily with our team.

Do you want to start a new chapter by moving from a house to a condo? Watch Martha´s story to see how we helped her with the downsizing process.

With us, your first home will be the perfect home! Watch Jen's testimonial on buying a condo of her dreams.

Clients Cliff & Amanda found a home with the guidance of Holly Chandler, who helped them to reduce anxieties about competitive Toronto Market.

It is not surprising that home prices in some market segments were flat to down in January compared to last year.

Moving to a forever home? Location is one of the most important things to think about, whether it's hills in the country or the vibrant city line

Whether you need to help pay down your mortgage or just want to save money, renting a secondary suite is a great way to create a secondary income

Our knowledge of current listings, market trends, schools and organizations will help you find a community or neighbourhood that fits your needs.

It's important to appeal to as many senses as possible - often buyers aren't able to see past the cosmetic features to the qualities of your home

Much of the sales volatility in 2017 was brought about by government policy decisions.

Owning a house comes with a lot of perks, but also a lot of responsibilities. We can help you with that.

It's important to have an idea of the return you can expect on the investment you have put into your house over the years.

Our Happy Clients Kevin & Alissa moved to their forever home in East End. They loved Holly's thoughtful advice, information & availability!

The first impression people have of a house is what it looks like from the outside. What are they going to say as they approach your home?

We have seen an uptick in demand for ownership housing in the GTA this fall, over and above the regular seasonal trend.

A big move up in homes can take a long time to find. Our Happy Clients Heather and Bryan found out themselves that it can be much more exciting than stressful when done right.

You may think that interested buyers can always make an offer but if the property is overpriced, they may never even see it!

Josh and Jenna found their first Toronto home, a 2 storey townhome style condo in a church conversion, with the help of The Julie Kinnear Team

What is the meaning of the "Stress Test" and how is it going to affect housing affordability and Toronto homebuyers in 2018?

To make a lasting first impression we will give you a room-by-room analysis on what are the most important things to focus on.

Do you think your condo it's too small for your taste and you're longing for someplace to call your own? Start thinking about moving to a house!

While the number of transactions was down relative to last year’s record pace, it certainly does appear that sales momentum is picking up.

If you want to attract as many potential buyers as possible, you have to present your home in the best possible way.

If you too are moving out of Canada - we are sad to see you go! - but The Julie Kinnear Team will make this relocation a pleasant experience!

To begin the process of buying your Toronto house, The Julie Kinnear Team has put together a collection of insider & expert information for you.

Found the perfect property, but it already has tenants? Don't give up, this could be a blessing in disguise, especially in cities like Toronto.

All conventional mortgages (borrowers with 20% down or more) are now required to qualify based on a "stress test" similar to CMHC borrowers.

"We really knew that we wanted to live in Toronto, but we, of course, had a different vision of what we thought we wanted and what reality was."

The Julie Kinnear Team WILL get the most amount of money for you, with the least amount of hassles in Toronto Real Estate market.

Tighter market conditions for condominium apartments follows consumer polling results from the spring that pointed toward a shift to condos in terms of buyer intentions.

If you think your condo has become too small for your taste and you're longing for some more privacy and a part of land to call your own, you should probably think about moving to a house.

Once we have achieved a realistic list price, you can expect to sell your home for the best possible price in the least amount of time.

Getting a few helpful answers to big questions surrounding living arrangements, finances, and other logistics can make the separation easier.

"Honestly, Tyler did more than he was supposed to do, and it was really appreciated. I don't think we would have done so well without him."

Every time you move, it represents a life change. This feeling is amplified if you're moving from a home you've loved for years of your life.

"If current conditions are sustained over the coming months, we would expect to see year-over-year price growth normalize slightly above the rate of inflation."

The Julie from the Julie Kinnear Team is very realistic, she sets a sales strategy with you as well as a listing and a marketing strategy.

"We got the house of our dreams with the first offer!"

“She was pleased as punch!” - When Lesley's 92-year-old mom went living in a retirement home, they both reached out to us for the help!

It can be a difficult experience, but educating yourself can save you money and bring its own rewards, so don't be afraid to go for it!

They had previously sold with a different realtor and it wasn't a great experience, but The Julie Kinnear Team took care of them!

"We were so nervous going into a buying our first house and came out as a dream."

The recent changes in the sales and price trends have masked the fact that housing supply remains an issue in the GTA.

Longing for some more privacy and a part of land to call your own? Think about moving to a family house!

We at The Julie Kinnear Team understand that selling your home can be a sensitive time for you. So we are really attuned to your needs, in terms of process, but also emotionally.

Happy Client Kunal knew exactly what he wanted and that’s why he chose The Julie Kinnear Team!

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?

Adam and Erin found the perfect house for running a home-based day care. They enjoyed working with The Julie Kinnear Team and trusted them.

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 process was pretty much a non-stressful event because we felt that Holly and The Julie Kinnear Team really knew what we were looking for.

Holly from The Julie Kinnear Team was the first person that actually went to every single viewing we went to!

Happy Clients Matt & Ali are looking forward to their lives in the Junction

Tenant comes first, so finding responsible tenants, collecting rent and property upkeep is an important part of being a landlord in Toronto.

Experienced seller and buyer Kathryn was pleased with The Julie Kinnear Team's approach

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.

Julie is a major go-getter & she gave us all the support we needed and did an awesome job with marketing our place.

I remember seeing signs in the neighbourhood, that had this wonderful native Canadian image, an Inukshuk. And that spoke to me.

We love the fact that Julie Kinnear and her whole team still stay in touch and are involved with our family and other families around.

Happy clients Jennifer & Kevin bought their first house with The Julie Kinnear Team in Bloor West Village

Purchasing a rental property can be a difficult experience, but educating yourself can save you money and heartache further down the road.

The Julie Kinnear Team helped us when it came down to the offer stage, we weren’t sure if we should take the offer or wait for another one.

Toronto buyers benefitted from considerably more choice in the marketplace.

Christina is expecting, so we decided we need a little more space so we found a house we're really happy with - here on Davisville.

Our Happy Clients Amy and Sandra asked Julie to make their dream come true!

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

We picked Julie because her approach was very similar to ours: emailing, keeping long lists and constantly being in communication.

We are very happy that we hired Julie to help us sell our house, because we have two young children and wanted to have a painless experience, and we did!

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.

My house went on sale on a Tuesday and it sold within four days, so I was really impressed with the professionalism of the Julie Kinnear's Team.

The people who live here are like soul brothers and sisters - it's already painted orange, there's a sunroom and a garden and a fairy circle!

Becoming a landlord is a good way to help pay down your mortgage, generate extra income, or even create your own business. But what does it take?

The Julie Kinnear Team is really good at finding the spirit of a home to match their clients.

It was absolutely awesome! We are first time home buyers, we’ve lived in the city for a long, long time, but have always owned a condo so we’re ready to take that step up to an actual house.

Happy Clients Ellen and Leslie have been selling and buying condos with the JKT since 2006. Fill in our Buyer Profile Form and you can too find a house made just for you!

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

It's a house you can grow in. You know, we're expecting a little baby - our first! - to fill one of the five rooms, which is pretty awesome.

Julie is the best real estate agent that I have ever dealt with!

We called the agency and got in contact with Holly and for one year we went around looking at open houses because we were not sure, back and forth, and finally, we decided to buy a house!

Finding and purchasing your first home can be a lot of fun, and quite rewarding with the right know-how and attitude.

We met with Holly and she was great, especially for the first time home buyers.

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

Julie demonstrated that she's an honest person and follows honest business practices

Everything that Julie Kinnear and her team said that they would do they did. And it was the smoothest transition we've ever made and I would highly recommend them at any time.

We only made one offer, which was accepted and we've had nothing but positive experiences!

It took us a few months before we found the perfect house, but with Tyler's patience, and energy we finally landed on it.

Our happy client Megan is starting a new life chapter in her townhouse outside of Toronto.

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

when it came time to pull the trigger, it was one simple phone call and bang, we were done in less than two weeks.

Khushbu and Karna bought a fixer-upper property in Roncesvalles with the JKT last year, and after renovating it, they decided to sell, once again choosing the JKT as their representatives

Luxury and glamour don’t have to come with a high price tag. We can show you some tricks which are downright budget, while delivering big impact.

Julie and her team were amazing, quite professional, I didn't have a lot to do - thank you Julie.

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.

In a bid to cool what some worried was an overheated market the Canadian Liberal government recently announced changes to mortgage rules.

There are already so many decisions to be made when buying a condo. One under-discussed decision is about whether to include a parking spot or storage locker in the sale.

It was my family home, it was tough to let go of that house. Julie, she understood, she was very helpful and patient.

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.

Hi Internet, my name is Theresa Scandiffio and I’ve recently purchased a loft thanks to Jen from the Julie Kinnear Team, so I wanted just take time to give a shoutout.

I purchased my first place with the Julie Kinnear Team. And I am extremely happy! I was buying on my own, which was a daunting experience, but I was very happy to have the guidance of the team and of the agent that I was working with.

Fergus had been looking for a home with rental income for a long time before hiring the Julie Kinnear Team to help him with his search. Shortly thereafter, he purchased his first house in the East End!

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

Home prices in Toronto were up another seventeen percent in July. The market continues to boom, and that has many younger buyers worried. Can I afford to finance a purchase of a home at these prices? Yes, you can.

"The whole JKT team is being really supportive and helpful and makes the whole experience a lot less stressful."

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

We’ve taken the liberty of making your life a bit easier by finding the best and cheapest places to park in Downtown Toronto.

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

Jodi & Ben tell their story of moving to High Park in Toronto from Europe with lots of help from The Julie Kinnear Team.

Alison and Joe found the perfect house in the Kingsway neighbourhood while working with Holly Chandler and The Julie Kinnear Team.

Meet Jessica & Alex who combined forces with her parents to invest and build a custom dream home in downtown Toronto (Roncesvalles).

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

Colleen was going to sell her house, but had a small problem with long grass in the front lawn. Luckily, there was Julie with clippers!

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.

Rod & Ann have grown-up children and found themselves with "too much house" to live in. They decided to sell with Julie and got fabulous results!

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?

Linda shares her story as she moved from a big old home and found the perfect property to save for retirement.

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

Louise moved to Toronto over 9 years ago and now she decided to move back to BC and knew she had to call the Julie Kinnear team.

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!

John and Tammy worked with Jen from the Julie Kinnear Team on buying their first home and they're pretty excited about it.

We were thrilled to hear how happy Sean & Katherine were when the Julie Kinnear Team helped them buy and sell their home here in Toronto.

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 […]

Daniela and Mike were at first nervous about selling their condo, but after being guided by the JKT, they were better prepared for the move.

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

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

"Inside of the house there is a lot of cool stuff and the house is kind of curved on the floor! It's near all my friends!" - says Aiden.

Our loyal client Adam was so pleased with his experience working with Holly that he has referred many of his friends and family.

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.

Theresa recently purchased a loft in Roncy with the help of Jenn and she's happy to share the experience with her and with the rest of the JKT.

Ryan and Natalie bought their first house in Mimico with Tyler's help and would like to share their excitement.

I can endorse Julie in terms of being professional. Her and her team are unbelievable when it comes to be incredibly client focused and really helping clients.

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

Katherine and Kevin talk about selling their house in Bloor West Village after their daughter was born and moving west to be closer to family.

Julie helped this family to sell their house and Holly helped them to buy a new one! Check out our newest happy client video testimonial.

Megan talks about buying her first house a few years ago with the Julie Kinnear Team. Now she's in the midst of selling her second home with us!

Janet talks about joining families together with her husband Tom and buying a new house with the Julie Kinnear Team.

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

Dan talks about the tough decision of selling his family house and about how Julie helped him and his family to get through the transition.

Our client Kenny talks about moving out of town, selling his loft and his overall experience with Julie and the Julie Kinnear Team.

Fergus had been looking for a home with rental income for a long time. Shortly after hiring the Julie Kinnear Team, he purchased his first house!

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

Anne & her cat Pepper talk about the experience her and Paul had working with the Julie Kinnear Team to buy their detached home in East Danforth!

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.

Matt & Ulana had very specific criteria for their future home. With Holly's guidance they found their ideal home in Toronto's Junction neighbourhood!

Holly Chandler of the JKT helped Claudio and Marcela with buying a beautiful condo in High Park and also selling their house in the Beach.

I called the Julie Kinnear Team up when I was ready to sell my house and I’ve met Jenn Palacios and she was great.

We want to put a special shout out to Jen who was with us all the way through and Holly too who helped us buy a new place. So thank you very much to Jenn, Holly and the whole team - it was great! Easy-peasy!

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

Rich talks about helping his daughter buy her first condo in Roncesvalles, Toronto with the JKT

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.

In a situation that would ordinarily be extremely stressful I was very lucky. I was introduced to the Julie Kinnear Team.

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.

It was a hell of a project, planning it all, working through the budget, timing and I can't thank Julie and her team enough for all the work that they did.

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

Linda shares her story as she moved from a big old home in Toronto's Parkdale neighbourhood, and found the perfect property to save for retirement in The Junction Triangle with The JKT.

Julie's team was really fantastic. I would recommend them in a heartbeat. They were true professionals, they were attentive to us, really friendly, great resources - just a fantastic team overall. We had a super experience!

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

We know we did the right thing going with Julie and her team.

I was really pleased with the work with the team approach and I think that was a great idea.

In pretty much a week, they (The JKT) found exactly what I wanted. So it's been fabulous and I'm so excited to move in.

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.

Happy New Year from the Julie Kinnear Team. May you have a blessed, successful and happy 2015!

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.

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

Many people are choosing to stay in the city and p