What is the role of Commercial Spaces in your Condo Building? Does it affect your maintenance fees? A Tim Hortons? A Starbucks? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM8gQNsLp24

James is right, theoretically a deveoper will charge 1000 to 2000 more per floor. That is the main difference, I suppose they rationalize this because the higher up, the better the view, but it's up to you to make the choice for yourself. On a new feature of my site I talk about how I used this...

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Agreed some agents say ridiculous things in their MLS listings. Here is another example: First and foremost, what the hell is a luxury wellness house? What is that? Is that a thing? Does that exist? Is it a term I’m not familiar with? Are they selling a hospital? A long-term care facility...

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Here's a rant video of downtown Toronto and one of the reasons why there is always so much traffic. It's also a dig at luxury condos. Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPih3kXgu2A&feature=share&list=UUklOwvzEpok4RBDvSiF_7zw

St. Andrew's Station: More on Pinterest at http://pinterest.com/torealtyblog/welcome-to-toronto/.

Great Pic of the Skyline By Peter Crock.

Sorry, I may have missed this discussion but what was wrong with the typical hanging shelves that allow you to stack books horizontally__________________ rather than vertically?

I have no idea what you are trying to say. No one is suggesting that commissions are fixed. All I have said is that you get what you pay for with discount brokerages... You fill in the gap!

Instead they just post this on their site http://www.toronto.ca/cycling/map/ Does anyone find this map helpful?

You are right most of them are recently registered and investors want to get their money out so I guess i'm not surprised that there are so many units for sale. These are probably oversaturated - this probably includes places like Fort York, Fleet... Maybe Ice boat, Neptune. My OP was very very...

Zoocasa has a huge ad in the Metro newspaper today - Front page! They sure do know how to grab the public's attention.

That's exactly what I revealed today on Toronto Realty Blog. Most million dollar homes use a Realtor and pay 5% commission, 2.5% for listing agent and 2.5 for Buyer's agent. Discount brokerages tend to list cheaper properties and are not usually the ones managing quality homes... My argument is...

I couldn't comment on that - there are limitations on what I can say - but its thought provoking.

Your thought process does seem correct. It would make sense for Zoocasa to have to register in these areas to set up an agreement with these brokerages. On the other hand, Zoocasa is operating online so individuals would be free to sign up for Zoocasa from all over the world and once they have a...

Excellent point. The original question should be more specific, but in terms of why the eastern parts of the city are apparently less expensive than the central parts (Northern) of the city, common sense speaks to the points on proximity to the downtown core, and perceived social status as...

What is Zoocasa? It’s the question on everybody’s mind. Since Monday, I have received nine emails from blog readers, asking me what it is, and when I’m going to blog about it. Zoocasa is doing radio ads, billboards, and they’re everywhere. They’re in the newspaper, and...

There may also be a condo bubble. According to Diane Francis of the Financial Post, The condo bubbles in Toronto and Vancouver are caused by foreign speculation and are making housing unaffordable. This creates financial risk for Canadians in terms of government-insured mortgages. But there’s...