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What You Need To Know About the Toronto Housing Market

by Tony CaradonnaJune 24, 2022

Following a brief pause in the midst of the 2008 financial crisis, the Toronto housing market — buoyed by a combination of low mortgage rates, low inventory, strong immigration, and suspected foreign speculation — continued a long run of precipitous growth. For perspective, if you bought a home in the city of Toronto in 2010, the value of that same home today has increased by at least 150%! A big part of this long-term gain has come most recently as the average sale price of a home in Toronto has increased by a staggering 40% since May 2020.

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To Invest or Not to Invest: Short-Term Rental Market Trends for 2022

by Katlynn MullinsJune 23, 2022

As the market continues to bounce back, a lot of people are finding that they want to continue traveling, and the short-term rental market is stretching itself to meet that demand. You might even find yourself interested in remodeling or renovating your home and investing, but is now the best time? These trends are here to help you decide.

Coronavirus Housing Market Trends

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Home Design Trends 2022: What To Do and What Not To Do

by Shannon JacobsJune 22, 2022

As life begins to show signs of getting back to normal, home design trends are reflecting the move toward spending less time at home and more time doing the things we used to do — like date nights, rather than every-single-hour-cozied-up-with-the-family nights. We’ve checked in with a few experts to find the hottest home design trends, 2022 style. From kitchen and bath to textures and colors, here’s what’s out, what’s in, and how to decide what works for you.

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