October 2018

Is it better to raise kids in the suburbs or downtown? Neither — and that’s a problem for all of us

Posted on Oct 11, 2018 in Family

As Premier Doug Ford’s decision to cut council almost in half reignites talk of the urban-suburban divide, the Star finds the old differences aren’t what they used to be. In an occasional series, One Toronto, we take a look at what divides us and what we share, no matter where the ward lines fall.

On a chilly October afternoon, Nicole Engelmann-Full...

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What Toronto’s “Tech Moment” Means For Toronto’s Real Estate Market

Posted on Oct 09, 2018 in Technology

Toronto is making waves. Not because of rising condo prices. And not because of our affiliation with Drake. Rather, we are making waves because we’re one of the best places for tech companies to set up shop. How could this be, given that we are an expensive city? And what does this mean for Toronto’s already “overheated” real estate market?

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Toronto Condo Prices Hit A New All Time High - Again

Posted on Oct 05, 2018 in Condo Market

Toronto condo prices have a mind of their own — and are in their own sky-high hemisphere as well.While Toronto home prices fall, condo prices continue to go up … and up.Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) numbers show condo apartment prices hit a new record in August. Inventory and sales however, were mostly flat from last year.TREB reports a benchmar...

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