13 h. 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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19 h. 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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37 h. 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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50 h. 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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55 h. 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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56 h. ago TRREB: More Interest Rate Cuts and a Trade Deal Would Further Improve Home Sales

TORONTO, July 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ownership housing affordability continued to improve in June 2025. Average selling prices and borrowing costs remained lower than last year’s levels. However, despite some month-over-month momentum, many would-be homebuyers remained on the sidelines due to economic uncertainty.  “The GTA housing market continued to show signs of recovery in […]

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61 h. 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...

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2 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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3 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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3 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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3 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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3 d. ago Dream Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust Completes Offering of C$200 Million Senior Unsecured Debentures, Series G

This press release contains forward-looking information that is based upon assumptions and is subject to risks and uncertainties as indicated in the cautionary note contained within this press release. NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES OR DISSEMINATION THROUGH U.S. NEWS OR WIRE SERVICES TORONTO — Dream Industrial REIT (TSX: DIR.UN) (the “Trust” or “Dream […]

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3 d. ago Edmonton's multifamily home, retail investments surged in 2024

Edmonton’s population growth helped attract a flurry of investments in commercial real estate with the multifamily home and retail real estate categories leading the charge. “It was looking pretty bleak for multifamily for quite some time, because there wasn’t any rental growth. So the last couple years have been a long time coming,” said Jandip […]

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3 d. ago Calgary home sales drop again in June as inventory keeps piling up: CREB

There were 4,223 new listings on the market last month, up 11.2 per cent from a year earlier.

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4 d. ago SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust to Release 2025 Second Quarter Results and Host Conference Call

TORONTO — SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust (“SmartCentres”) (TSX: SRU.UN) announced today that it will be reporting its financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2025 after the market closes on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Management will hold a conference call on Friday, August 8, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. (ET). Interested parties are […]

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4 d. ago Axis Insurance Expands Operations with the Joining of JT Insurance

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Axis Insurance Managers Inc. (Axis Insurance) is pleased to announce that J.T. Insurance Services (Canada), Inc. has officially joined the firm. Established in 1969, JT Insurance has built a strong reputation for its expertise in real estate, construction, and serving high-net-worth clients. Their expertise in these key sectors strengthens Axis Insurance’s […]

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4 d. ago Voxtur Announces Results of Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders

TORONTO and TAMPA, Fla., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Voxtur Analytics Corp. (TSXV: VXTR; OTCQB: VXTRF) (“Voxtur” or the “Company”), a North American technology company creating a more transparent and accessible real estate lending ecosystem, today announced the results of its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders held earlier today (the “Meeting”). At the […]

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4 d. ago Canada's population standstill rattling Vancouver's housing industry

Douglas Todd: With a cyclical downturn in big-city real estate, the development industry is urging politicians to bring back domestic investors and foreign buyers.

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4 d. ago RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Schedules Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Release, Conference Call and Webcast

TORONTO — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (“RioCan”) (TSX: REI.UN) today announced that it is scheduled to release its financial and operational results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, after the market closes on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Interested parties are invited to participate in a conference call with management on […]

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4 d. ago Almost $4 million Ontario estate basically comes with a golf course in the back yard

If making it to your early-morning tee times is a challenge for you, this dazzling $3.8 million Ontario property might just be the perfect solution, because it backs directly onto a prestigious golf course in the heart of the city.Sharing a property line with the opulent Credit Valley Golf and Country Club, 2173 Shawanaga Trail is a gleaming gem perfectly positioned in the middle of Mississauga — but its proximity to the golf club isn't the only thing remarkable about it.Boasting over 5000 square feet of living space on a 16,000 sq. ft. lot, this estate is a seamless blend of lived-in solace and quiet elegance, with tasteful finishes paired perfectly with contemporary comforts that make it a truly competitive listing in the sought-after Sheridan community.The main entrance.Case in point: you can find elegant finishes like rich hardwood, marble floors, and crown moulding paired with touches like built-in speakers and pot lights combined to create a sense of old-world refine...

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