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06/17/2026

Welcome to 199 York Road, Unit 12—an end-unit, 2-storey condo townhouse in Hamilton’s Dundas community. Offering 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a finished basement, this home blends comfort and function. Enjoy a cozy living room fireplace, open kitchen/dining area, updated bath, versatile rec room, and a private fenced backyard with a patio, raised gardens, shed, and mature tree.

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199 York Road, Unit 12, Hamilton, ON L9H 1M9. Click for more photos and pricing

06/17/2026

Canada's housing market is showing its first meaningful signs of recovery in 2026. Sales are rebounding, inventory is tightening, and pricing appears to be stabilizing. However, weakness in Ontario's condo sector continues to weigh on the broader market outlook.

Source:
Shantae Campbell, Financial Post

06/17/2026

That small RESET button isn't just for convenience—it's a critical safety feature designed to detect dangerous electrical faults and disconnect power before serious injury or fire can occur. Regular testing and maintenance can help keep your home safer.

Click here to read the full article.👇
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/a71527483/reset-button-outlet-meaning/

It has an important safety purpose.

06/17/2026

CANADA'S LUXURY REAL ESTATE LANDSCAPE IS SHIFTING

📈 LUXURY HOME SALES PERFORMANCE (Jan–Apr 2026)

🟢 Edmonton ▲ 47.7%
🟢 Saskatoon ▲ 27.0%
🟢 Ottawa ▲ 17.5%
🟢 Calgary ▲ 13.5%
🔴 GTA ▼ 16.9%

Growth Leader 🏆
🥇 Edmonton dominates Canada's luxury market growth.
🔥 WHY EDMONTON IS BOOMING
💰 Entry Luxury Range:
$1.5M – $2.5M

📊 Luxury Sales Volume
2025 ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ 44
2026 ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ 65
▲ Nearly 48% increase
✔ More home for the money
✔ Lower taxes
✔ Strong Alberta economy
✔ Growing interprovincial migration
✔ Energy-sector wealth creation

📉 GTA LUXURY MARKET FACES HEADWINDS

Luxury Sales Over $3M
2025 ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ 361
2026 ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ 300
▼ 16.9% decline

Key Factors:
⚠ Buyer caution amid economic uncertainty
⚠ Higher luxury property taxes
⚠ Elevated carrying costs
⚠ Reduced discretionary spending
⚠ Previous capital gains tax concerns

🏙️ ULTRA-LUXURY MARKET REMAINS RESILIENT

Properties Sold Over $5M
2025 ➜ 63
2026 ➜ 62
➡ Essentially unchanged

Luxury condos showed surprising strength:
🏢 $3M+ condo sales remained stable
🏢 $5M+ condo sales doubled
🏢 One downtown condo sold for more than $10M

🌟 GTA'S MOST DESIRABLE LUXURY NEIGHBOURHOODS
📍 Rosedale
📍 Lawrence Park
📍 Bridle Path
📍 Sunnybrook
📍 York Mills
📍 Forest Hill

🔮 2027: A POTENTIAL TURNING POINT
📅 Canada's foreign buyer ban is scheduled to expire on January 1, 2027.

Market participants are watching closely as its potential removal could:
⬆ Increase international demand
⬆ Improve investment activity
⬆ Boost luxury market liquidity
⬆ Support higher-end property values

🎯 KEY TAKEAWAY
Canada's luxury housing market is undergoing a geographic shift. While Toronto and Vancouver remain dominant wealth hubs, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, and Ottawa are capturing momentum through affordability, economic strength, and lifestyle advantages. The next major catalyst could arrive in 2027 as foreign investment restrictions approach expiration.

Source:
Clarrie Feinstein is a Toronto-based business reporter for the Star

06/16/2026

Single Gen Z women are outpacing their male counterparts when it comes to buying a home.

NAR surveyed people who bought a home between July 2024 and June 2025. The survey included homebuyers from several generations, from Gen Z, ages 18-26, to the Silent Generation, ages 80 to 100. No other generation had a bigger share of single women homebuyers than Gen Z.

06/15/2026

Discover an exceptional investment opportunity in one of Toronto's most desirable west-end locations. 505 Parkside Drive is a turnkey, upgraded property with 4 self-contained units, situated directly across from High Park and steps away from the Keele TTC station. Property has been meticulously maintained by an experienced owner, ensuring operational efficiency and long-term stability.

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505 Parkside Drive, Toronto, ON M6R 2Z9. Click for more photos and pricing

06/14/2026

"Laundry rooms are usually small and with all that goes on there, need to be as efficient as possible,”

The laundry room is one of the most overlooked spaces in the home when it comes to design. But the reality is that it's a room that gets a lot of use, especially if you're living in a household with children and pets. If you're looking to update your laundry area, these are the laundry room trends t...

06/13/2026

Pros share where to focus your effort.

Selling your home can be a bit of a guessing game. While you can certainly work to make sure your home looks its best, it’s hard to know what potential home buyers are actually reacting to (or looking for) as they walk through your home. That said, there are ways to stack the deck in your favor to...

06/12/2026

Welcome to Suite 406 at One Park Lane III!
- an exceptionally spacious 2-bedroom plus expansive den residence in the heart of downtown Toronto. Approximately 1,210 sq.ft. of intelligently designed living space with virtually no wasted square footage, this suite delivers the comfort and functionality of a home with the convenience of condo living.

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211 Saint Patrick Street, Unit 406, Toronto, ON M5T 2Y9. Click for more photos and pricing

06/12/2026

Not every lease clause is enforceable—even if both parties sign the agreement.

Many Ontario landlords and tenants are surprised to learn that common provisions like "no pets," pet deposits, excessive key deposits, mandatory professional cleaning, and security deposits may not hold up under the Residential Tenancies Act.

As real estate professionals, our responsibility goes beyond filling vacancies. It includes helping clients understand what is legally permitted and avoiding costly mistakes before a lease is signed.

📊 Key Takeaways:

✅ What You CAN Do
• 📝 Use the Ontario Standard Lease
• 🔑 Collect a refundable key/fob deposit equal to replacement cost
• 🚭 Include lawful provisions for utilities, smoking, and occupancy
• 🏢 Review condo bylaws that may impact tenancy terms
• 🛠️ Clarify maintenance, cleanliness, and damage responsibilities

❌ What You CAN'T Do
• 🐾 Charge pet deposits
• 🚫 Rely on "no pets" clauses in most residential leases
• 💰 Request damage or security deposits
• 📅 Require post-dated cheques or pre-authorized debit
• 🧹 Demand professional cleaning beyond reasonable standards
• ⚠️ Add penalties, fees, or repair costs that conflict with Ontario law

📈 Professional knowledge matters. A clause that's been used for years doesn't automatically make it legal. Understanding the Residential Tenancies Act helps protect clients, reduce disputes, and elevate the level of service we provide.

The best lease isn't the one with the most clauses—it's the one that complies with the law.

Click here to read the full article.👇
https://realestatemagazine.ca/lease-clauses-that-dont-hold-up-what-ontario-agents-need-to-know/

As rentals become a bigger part of the business, agents need to know more than what clients want — they need to know what the law actually allows.