If you are thinking of home buying during this Toronto Real Estate Fall Market to shop for a home or an investment, you probably know that getting a mortgage pre-approval is the first step to determine a budget for your purchase. However, I often find that most purchasers are scrambling to assemble the required paperwork from your tax filing the lender requires for a mortgage application, and by the time you have all the paperwork in order, the market behaviour and prices have changed. When life is busy, tax filing and record keeping may be a low priority on your list of "to-do". Keep in mind that employment and income documentation is a minimum requirement to get a pre-approval. Rosanna Yo

Toronto Real Estate Market Report - August 2016 [All statistics via Toronto MLS Market Watch] August marks the unofficial end of summer with families coming back from vacation and kids heading back to school. The regional economy remains strong, with higher than average earnings, good job market and continual low borrowing rates. However, listing supply for the month still remains very low. Supply was down 1.2% compared to the same time last year, offering no relief in upward price growth for buyers currently in the market to buy a home. For move up buyers who currently own a home, they may be less likely to put their homes on the market to sell if they feel that it will be hard to find ano

Modern Loft Living at 68 Broadview Ave | Riverside Toronto Find similar lofts for sale at Broadview Lofts 68 Broadview Ave in Riverside Toronto. Broadview Lofts at 68 Broadview Ave was originally a Rexall Pharmacy warehouse conversion into residential units. The building is conveniently located on the East Side of Toronto's Riverside between Queen St E and Eastern Ave. The solid brick and beam conversion with many of the original architectural elements [including the water tower] preserved into 6 storeys modern loft style condominium with154 units was completed in 2006 by Sorbara Group, the same developers who commissioned the redesign of Lofts at 90 Sumach St in Corktown. Unit sizes range f

Toronto just experienced the warmest August on record. Two major events marks the unofficial end of Summer, and the beginning of Fall. CNE is a reminder that summer is about to end, as TIFF hails in the back to school season. This Summer, I participated in a number of outdoor film screenings in different neighbourhood parks. The one that I enjoyed most is the Christie Pits Film Festival. This is the festival's 5th year with a series of well curated films from cult classics to film noir to more recent releases drawing a crowd with diverse interest. The warm months are ideal for taking it all in at a slower pace, exploring different neighbourhoods, local businesses, events and connecting with