He lives in an area bounded by Frederick st, Weber st, and East ave.

I'd say 10% to 20% of general housing real estate may be from dirty money. The rest is bought by the average Joe and Jane going from rental into the market.

Thanks ^ Using the term 'All Canadians'....... in the first article is just hyperbole.

So the bidding war for a semi in Leaside, or a two story house on Glencairin, is due to 'dirty' money? Nice try.

'......it's wrapped up in global economic issues....' Please explain.

Good call, great location. Enjoy your surroundings, it's a great city!

Supply and demand. When the demand for homes being close to work, subways, buses, hospitals, shopping and fine dinning is high, and supply is low, prices will rise. I have a large uptown Toronto property, within walking distance of the aforementioned, they don't make them that big anymore (60' x...

If your set with Kitchener, then find the best location in Kitchener, 'nice' neighborhood, large lot, not crowded, able to walk to amenities, three bedroom minimum......and you will get good value later when you sell. A family member is on his second house there, and has done very well market...

'Why doesn't the city's registry office make it easier......' One more thing to pay city employees to do....and we have to pay for. I don't think it's really a huge deal in our society that prices for sold house's are not 'easily' found. Again...any good agent would give you that info when you...

I think the value of having sold prices can only be an 'apple v.s apple' comparison. What's inside the home, surrounding amenities, etc, etc, can make up 10 or 20% difference in sold prices. Also, how bad 'someone' really wanted that house. So it may give you a ball park, but most agents being...

I've been in construction for 30+ years. Concrete does not tend to 'dust' off all by it's self. Otherwise you could take a flashlight, with the lights turned off, and see the particulate 'jump' off the wall. However, every time you touch it, rub it, vacuum it, clean it, or otherwise disturb it...