3 h. ago Toronto house that's internet famous for giant skeleton is for sale

If you've ever walked down Davenport Road in Toronto, chances are you've done a double-take in front of one home known for a very tall, very bony local celebrity.Affectionately known as Bones, the 12-foot skeleton on the front lawn of 2043 Davenport Rd. has become a neighbourhood icon and low-key internet legend thanks to homeowner and realtor Samantha Fraser's delightfully weird sense of humour.Over the years, Bones has been transformed into Barboo, Chappell Roan of The Pink Bony Club, and more. Yes, there are costumes. Yes, they're fabulous.The front entrance. But while Bones brings the drama, the house itself is all calm vibes and cozy charm.A home office. Now listed for $1,389,000, this four-bed, three-bath semi is surprisingly spacious, impeccably maintained, and—according to Fraser—shockingly quiet for being on a main street.The living room. From the outside, it looks modest (aside from the towering skeleton in the front yard), but step ins...

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5 h. ago Complex fraud scheme unravels in Calgary real estate industry

For the past several years, former Calgary realtor Eric Drinkwater admitting to carrying out a bridge financing fraud scheme - resulting in millions of dollars in losses.

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15 h. ago Ontario rent prices keep falling and here's where they're cheapest right now

It may not be a good time to own a condo in Ontario (at least, if you're looking to sell), but it sure is a good time to lease one — or any property type in the province, for that matter — as rent prices have been on a steady downward trajectory in major hubs like Toronto.The 6ix just saw another 4.7 per cent year-over-year dip in the average monthly rent rate for a place, marking the ninth consecutive month of rent declines, according to the latest National Rent Report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation. (By comparison, Canada as a whole saw a 2.7 per cent drop.)As of June, tenants in the city now pay around $2,283 for the typical one-bedroom apartment (which is 0.8 per cent less than in May and 6.6 per cent less than this time last year), and $2,929 for a two-bedroom unit (0.1 per cent less than the month prior and 8.4 per cent less than in June 2024).Renters in shared accommodation pay approximately $1,188 per month for a room, a 3.9 per cent decrease from ...

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19 h. ago Purdys to sell outside its stores for 1st time due to ‘Buy Canadian’ demand

Purdys says website traffic jumped by more than 200 per cent and searches about whether it is Canadian popped by a whopping 300 per cent.

Economics

19 h. ago Canadian searches for U.S. real estate shows steep decline: report

'I think that it will take some time for the sentiment to change. Canadians will need to no longer feel like the U.S. is treating them unfairly in its trade policy,' says RedFin's Chen Zhao

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38 h. ago Rents are falling in Calgary, Toronto, Vancouver and Halifax as supply swells, says CMHC

Yet despite easing rents and increasing supply, rental affordability isn’t improving

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42 h. ago The Real Brokerage to Host Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call

MIAMI — The Real Brokerage Inc. (NASDAQ: REAX), a leading real estate technology platform redefining the industry through innovation and culture, will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, on Thursday, August 7, 2025, before the market open. The Company will hold a conference call to discuss operating and financial […]

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58 h. ago SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. Announces Appointment of New Board Member

LADERA RANCH, Calif. — SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”) (NYSE: SMA), an internally managed real estate investment trust and a premier owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the United States and Canada, announced the appointment of Lora Gotcheva as an independent director of the Company, effective July 10, 2025. Ms. Gotcheva has more […]

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60 h. ago Buyers now offering way less than asking price for homes in almost all of the GTA

One may wonder how much more doom and gloom the Toronto housing market can handle, as the negative statistics and outlooks keep piling up month after month.The city, having been immensely overvalued and undersupplied for so long, is in a bit of a state of shock now that the market has done a 180, with more homes now up for sale than ever, making for largest gap between supply and demand on record.Even if this is all good for would-be buyers who have been waiting for some semblance of affordability for years, the stagnation has only led to a modest drop in average prices lately, with most owners and developers unwilling or unable to bear the substantial loss of pricing to sell in this current landscape.Still, per the latest numbers from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB), the cost of the standard residential property in the GTA slid 5.4 per cent in June compared to the same time last year — the most significant year-over-...

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3 d. ago Stunning restored Ontario house built in 1850s hits the market for $4 million

If you've spent any time in Milton, Ontario, you've probably heard of The Judge's House. And if the name doesn't ring a bell, the sight of it almost definitely will.Perched on over half an acre at 57 Victoria St., this historic Victorian manor has long been one of the town's most recognizable homes.Originally built in 1856, it was first owned by Dr. William Hume and later purchased by Judge Thomas Miller in 1868 — hence the nickname.The living room. Over the years, locals have referred to it as Felsgarth Manor, The Judge's House, or The Doctor's House, depending on who you ask.The front porch. The home's striking Georgian-inspired architecture — symmetrical, formal, and built from handmade Flemish bond brick with buff-coloured accents — has always stood out.The family room. But by the time it was bought in 2022, it was, well… a little rough around the edges.Custom arched doorways tie in the Victorian theme with ...

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4 d. ago Totally unliveable Toronto house is somehow still selling $800,000

The Toronto real estate market is, by all metrics, kinda terrible right now. And yet, it somehow still has the audacity to ask almost $800,000 for an unliveable house.120 Castlefield Ave. is literally falling apart — but because it's in Toronto’s coveted Allenby neighbourhood, it's still considered valuable.At one point, this house was probably fine. It's a classic three-bedroom, one-bathroom semi-detached with original hardwood floors, tall ceilings, and a fireplace. But those days are long gone.A bedroom. After what looks like years (decades?) of neglect, the inside of the home resembles a horror movie set more than a real estate listing.The kitchen. The walls are crumbling, the paint is peeling, the ceiling is literally falling in, and the kitchen looks ... terrifying. A bedroom. Despite this, the house is listed at $799,900 — a relative "bargain" in a neighbourhood where semi-detached homes usually sell for $1...

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4 d. ago B.C. judge says concerns are ’overblown’ in court challenge to Squamish townhouse project

Couple wanted to stop a four-unit townhouse project from being built on a neighbouring property, claiming a "building scheme" from 1959 only allows for single family homes to be built on the lot

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5 d. ago This Toronto home for sale hasn't changed hands for half a century

The last time 13 Cliff St. was up for sale, it was 1975.Canada had just switched to the metric system. Wearing a seatbelt had only recently become law in Ontario. And the CN Tower? Freshly finished and not yet surrounded by condos.A lot has changed in the last 50 years — but step inside this three-bedroom, two-bathroom bungalow, and it feels like time hit pause somewhere around the era of disco and Tang.The dining room. There's muted linoleum flooring in nearly every room, honey oak trim throughout, and original millwork galore.The foyer. Miraculously, no popcorn ceilings — so, you win some, you lose some.The kitchen. In short, this place is going to need some updating.The family room with exposed brick walls. But if you can look past the aggressively '70s aesthetic, 13 Cliff St. has a lot going for it.The basement kitchen. For starters, it sits on a rare double lot and boasts a finished basement with a separate entrance, second...

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5 d. ago Breathtaking landmark to replace Toronto's abandoned planetarium

A truly stunning architectural statement, years in the making, is coming to the University of Toronto — though it will come at the cost of a nostalgic landmark.U of T announced in late June that it will be moving forward with a redesigned plan for its 90 Queen's Park Crescent, reintroducing the project with a totally reimagined plan after six years of behind-the-scenes planning.The impressive new building, designed by the New York-based architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro, working in collaboration with local firm Architects Alliance, will rise six storeys from the site of Toronto's shuttered McLaughlin Planetarium, which opened in 1968 and was closed unceremoniously in 1995.After 30 years of sitting idle, the planetarium's days are numbered, though while this beloved institution would finally bite the dust to make way for change, the University of Toronto's new project would add an impressive new landmark in place of the mothballed attraction.A jaw-dr...

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5 d. ago Latest U.S. jobs report defies expectations — and keeps rate

Robert McLister: A jobs slowdown south of the border would have rapid repercussions in Canada

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6 d. ago Toronto home featured in architectural magazines selling for $1.6 million

Nestled in the heart of Toronto's Pape Village sits a house that, at first glance, you'd never know was nominated for multiple architecture and design awards.From the outside, 125 Torrens Ave. looks like a dated off-white house that is basically a yawn in terms of curb appeal. But inside, it is a minimalist masterpiece designed by Atelier Sun. The living room. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom home blends Scandinavian function with Japanese rustic elegance in true Japandi style.A home office. It's the kind of space that makes you want to start drinking matcha, wearing linen, and finally embracing that "quiet luxury" aesthetic TikTok keeps promising will transform your life.The main floor. The home was fully renovated from top to bottom with custom millwork that subtly carves out distinct zones while maintaining a breezy, open-concept flow.The kitchen. Hidden storage and sliding walls provide smart solutions for re...

Economics

6 d. ago Calgary renters leading nation in considering jump to ownership

Calgary's current real estate market offers window of opportunity amid softening condominium conditions.

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6 d. ago Vancouver home sales fall 10% in June but board believes momentum could be building

Greater Vancouver Realtors says residential sales in the region totalled 2,181 last month, down from the 2,418 sales recorded in June 2024 and roughly 25 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average.

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6 d. ago Shuttered Toronto Mexican spot reopens in new location with beer garden

A Toronto restaurant from one of the city’s most well-regarded chefs has just been replaced with a new Mexican restaurant and beer garden.It was the closure heard around the city when renowned Toronto chef, Anthony Rose, decided to close the doors on Fet Zun, the quasi-sister location to Toronto's much-loved Fat Pasha.Okay, maybe it wasn't quite that big of a deal, but it still came as a shock to the scores of Annex locals who frequented the restaurant.Boasting a massive indoor footprint, as well as ample backyard space (which housed Madame Boeuf and Flea, its burger pop-up) and a spacious front patio, the restaurant, despite being open year-round, was particularly a summertime staple.Lingering dormant since Fet Zun's closure in December of 2024, the question loomed large as to what would replace it for months. What could possibly be worthy of the prized piece of Dupont real estate?Now, we finally have an answer.As of June 27, Fet Zun's old locat...

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6 d. ago Primaris REIT Announces Financial Results Release Date, Webcast, and Conference Call

TORONTO — Primaris Real Estate Investment Trust (“Primaris” or the “Trust”) (TSX: PMZ.UN) will be releasing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, after the market closes. Senior leadership will be hosting a conference call and webcast presentation on July 31, 2025. Conference Call and Webcast: Date: […]

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