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November 23, 2018

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Toronto:

How Long Will It Take Before Doug Ford Goes After Toronto’s Waterfront?

When Toronto Mayor John Tory visited the site of a collapsed bridge in the east end last weekend, it was hard not to feel sorry for the poor man.

This Toronto Condo Listing Is Nice But The Outside Will Blow You Away

Another day, another beautiful Toronto condo listing we can’t afford.What’s different with this particular listing though, is that while the inside is nice, if you’re into modern design and top-drawer appliances, we would literally spend our entire time outside.

Inside The Eclectic Home of Misfit Studio Founder, Amber Joliat

Not just anybody gets asked by Goop—Gwyneth Paltrow’s lifestyle empire—to lead a workout class at one of their much sought-after conferences. But then again, Amber Joliat isn’t just anybody.

This Quirky Toronto Listing Is Going For Just Under $3 Million

Over the years we’ve seen some interesting properties here at Toronto Storeys.  From a seductive loft to a lavish boathouse, there’s no shortage of quirky Toronto listings. The latest is none other than 1 Bond Ave.

Toronto Road Closures To Steer Clear Of This Weekend

We made it through last weekend’s Toronto road closures and the hectic weekend that was the Santa Claus Parade. Luckily, this weekend is looking a little lighter so, traffic should be moving a little better for your weekend travels.

Canada:

6 Canadian Cities Make Best Cities In The World For Finding A Job List

Calgary, Vancouver, Ottawa, Toronto, Quebec City and Montreal are some of the best cities in the world for finding a job.

Canada Post Expects Delays Will Last Until At Least January 2019

If you were relying on Canada Post to deliver your holiday gifts this year, we have some bad news.

This Common Mistake Could Mean More Mortgage Payments

For those with a variable mortgage, ever-increasing interest rates might make you feel like you’re caught in a game of chicken.

Are Bankruptcy Rates In Canada Rising?

Just days after the Bank of Canada said they’ve seen a decline in “deeply indebted borrowers,” the Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals (CAIRP) says within the next year, there will be a rise in household bankruptcy rates in Canada.

U.S.A:

The Best Black Friday And Cyber Monday Deals For Your Home

The infamous day of shopping officially falls on Nov. 23 and is followed by Cyber Monday on Nov. 26. But some retailers keep the deals going days and sometimes weeks before and after the two days.

Storied Love Nest of Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio Is Listed for $2.7M (Realtor.com)

You won't find this gorgeous Spanish Revival home in Los Angeles on many lists of Marilyn Monroe's known residences.

Here's Exactly How Much House You Can Afford On Your Salary (CNBC News)

How much house can you afford based on your salary? Real estate expert and Shark Tank host, Barbara Corcoran, has a rule of thumb

International:

New Report Details Four Ways TTC Lags Behind Other Major Cities

Ask most Toronto commuters about the TTC and you’ll probably be met with a groan or a pair of rolled eyes. But despite being poorly funded, haphazardly governed, and too expensive, more passengers ride Toronto transit than any other major North American city according to a report, called Mixed Signals.

5 Awesome Shopping Apps That Will Save You Money Over The Holidays

We all have that friend who always seems to get the best deals while shopping. You know the one.

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Wesgroup's 35 And 38-Storey Reign Towers In Burnaby Receive Final Approval

Wesgroup Properties received conditional approval for Reign last year and launched presales on one of the towers last year.

Industry

Toronto Rental Project Compromised As Receivership Granted Over $25M Debt

And another one bites the dust: the Ontario courts have issued a formal receivership order over 40 Moccasin Trail and 50 Greenbelt Drive, which is the site of a proposed purpose-built rental development from Hampton Metrics.

Development Projects

Picturesque Ontario Ski Resort Adding Year-Round Master-Planned Community

“The idea is for Calabogie Peaks to evolve into an authentic little Ontario town,” says Paul Murphy of his sprawling ski resort property in eastern Ontario.​

Construction

Port Moody Revamps Advisory Design Panel Process, Rendering Wesgroup Request Moot

The decision by the City of Port Moody to scrap the old Advisory Design Panel came just as Wesgroup Properties requested a waiver from the process.

Policy

Sean Fraser Threatens To Withhold Ontario's $353M For Housing

In a letter to provincial Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Paul Calandra dated March 21, Sean Fraser said Ontario's action plan "is a disappointment."

Industry

Foreclosed Coromandel Site On Cambie To Be Sold For $26M After $69M Appraisal

​The 7510 Cambie Street property in Vancouver is the latest site formerly owned by Coromandel Properties to be sold through foreclosure proceedings.

Development Projects

17-Storey Condo, Rental Building Planned Across From High Park

Clifton Blake is behind a proposal submitted to the City in late February, which seeks to bring 144 new residential units to the area, including 132 new condo units and 12 replacement rental units.

Development Projects

45-Storey Triangular Condo Tower Proposed For Eglinton

Even by Toronto new-build standards, some of the residential units at 2485 Eglinton Avenue West will be extremely compact, with two-bedroom, two-bathroom units as small as 481 sq. ft.

Development Projects

“Shovel-Ready” Development Site In Scarborough Hits The Market For $17M

The site in question has something of a troubled past, which includes a forced sale that saw ownership transferred from Forme Developments to Caishen Capital Group in 2019.

Development Projects

400 Rental Units Across Two Towers Proposed For E 12th In Vancouver

​The two towers planned for 25-55 E 12th Avenue in Vancouver would be full rental, with a portion provided at below-market rates.

Real Estate News

3 Takeaways From This Week’s Toronto City Council Deliberations

As their deliberations came to a close this week, Council gave some clues as to how a number of housing- and transit-related initiatives will unfold across Toronto in the months to come.

Development Projects

Reliance Proposing 44-Storey Tower And 8-Storey Hotel In New Westminster

​The mixed-used project proposed by Reliance Properties would rise at 811 Carnarvon Street in New Westminster, right next to the SkyTrain station.

Development Projects

CentreCourt Proposes 68-Storey Condo Tower At Yonge And Wellesley

CentreCourt Developments is looking to put its stamp on a site near the intersection of Yonge and Wellesley in downtown Toronto, just a stone’s throw away from Wellesley subway station.