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Toronto:

Without A Clear Leader, What Does The Future Hold For Toronto?

The myth that the people in control know what they’re doing has long since been revealed as optimistic nonsense.

The Cost Of Owning A Home In Toronto Is On The Rise, RBC Warns

The market may be cooling, but the cost of owning a home in Toronto is still red hot.

Cost Of Renting In Toronto Expected To Go Up 11 Per Cent This Year

As if it wasn’t already the most expensive rental market in the country, renting in Toronto is going to get even more expensive this year.

This Toronto Listing Is The Perfect Modern Luxury Home

This Toronto listing is a modern masterpiece in luxury living. It has a stunning design, amazing unique touches, and plenty of living space to make it the perfect modern home.

Toronto Airbnb Listings Have Almost Doubled In Two Years

Toronto’s low vacancy rates could have something to do with the city’s large quantity of Airbnb listings.

The cold winter weather might make you want to stay indoors, but this week’s list of free and cheap things to do in Toronto might convince you otherwise.

GO Transit Expansion Leads To Overcrowding Concerns

GO Transit’s plan to expand service on the Kitchener Line seems to be backfiring.

TTC Takeover: Government Of Ontario Announces Plans To “Upload” TTC

And so it begins. Earlier this morning, Ontario Transportation Minister, Jeff Yurek announced the PC government is moving forward with their TTC takeover plan.

Canada:

Canadian Mortgage Growth Will Be Low This Year, CIBC CEO Says

Canadian mortgage growth will be low if not flat for the “foreseeable future,” CIBC CEO Victor Dodig warns.

Home Equity Spending Sprees: How HELOCs And Record Debt Are Threatening A Financial Crisis

Scott Terrio plays the role of financial firefighter — he saves families from the burning buildings of a financial crisis; he talks down the guy holding a gas can.

International:

The Potential Hazards Of An Old Furnace — What To Look Out For And What You Can Do

Homeowners are often more likely to notice chipped paint in the living room or pipes that knock loudly upstairs.

5 Negotiation Tips That Can Help You Land Your Dream Home

Negotiating is truly an art form. It requires skill and control but it can’t come off as contrived.

5 Simple Storage Solutions That Will Transform Your Small Kitchen

If you’re anything like us, you love looking at the gorgeous kitchens in luxury listings.

Ask An Agent: Can I Maintain My Lifestyle While Downsizing?

Interested in real estate but have no idea where to start? Ask an agent. In this new Storeys series, we get Toronto real estate agents to answer all your real estate questions.

How To Decorate With Pantone’s 2019 Colour of the Year: Living Coral

Just last month, Pantone Color Institute revealed their colour of the year: Living Coral. Ever since everyone’s been wondering how to incorporate such a bold hue into their home.

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