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Even celebrity real estate can take patience. Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger are making their fifth attempt in...
08/21/2026

Even celebrity real estate can take patience. Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger are making their fifth attempt in three years to sell their Pacific Palisades mansion.

Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger are giving their Pacific Palisades mansion another shot at finding a buyer. The six-bedroom, 13,000-square-foot home is back on the market for $19.99 million, marking its fifth listing since it first debuted at $32 million in 2023. With amenities including a....

Buyers around Toronto still have something that was hard to come by for years: choice, time to compare, and less pressur...
08/20/2026

Buyers around Toronto still have something that was hard to come by for years: choice, time to compare, and less pressure to rush into an offer.

If buying in the GTA has been on your mind, current conditions may give you more room to work with. Home prices have started moving lower again while inventory remains elevated, leaving buyers with more properties to compare and less of the urgency that defined Toronto real estate for years. That do...

If luxury is more your speed, neighbourhoods like Lawrence Park, King and Eastlake show just how far the upper end of th...
08/19/2026

If luxury is more your speed, neighbourhoods like Lawrence Park, King and Eastlake show just how far the upper end of the GTA market can stretch.

Home prices can look dramatically different depending on where you search in the GTA. Recent neighbourhood data puts Lawrence Park at the top end, with a median sold price above $4 million, while the Queen Street Corridor in Brampton came in just above $400,000. Flemingdon Park and central Mississau...

Buyers around Toronto have something they haven’t always had: choice. With more than 26,000 active listings in July, you...
08/18/2026

Buyers around Toronto have something they haven’t always had: choice. With more than 26,000 active listings in July, you can afford to be more selective.

If buying in the GTA has felt out of reach, the latest numbers may be worth another look. The typical home price fell to $934,600 in July, down 4.6% from a year ago and 27% from the March 2022 peak. At the same time, more than 26,000 homes were actively listed, giving buyers considerably more choice...

If you spend time around College Street, this is one property to watch as another piece of Toronto real estate heads tow...
08/17/2026

If you spend time around College Street, this is one property to watch as another piece of Toronto real estate heads toward a potential change.

Another Toronto property is drawing attention for what could come next at 167–171 College Street. Changes to individual sites can have a wider impact on the surrounding neighbourhood, especially along busy downtown corridors where housing, businesses and community spaces all compete for limited la...

Small details like bathroom safety, doorway width, and easy outdoor upkeep may not feel urgent today, but they can help ...
08/16/2026

Small details like bathroom safety, doorway width, and easy outdoor upkeep may not feel urgent today, but they can help you stay independent longer.

Choosing a home for retirement means thinking beyond today’s needs. A manageable layout, main-floor living, accessible bathrooms, convenient laundry, and lower maintenance can make everyday life easier over time. Location matters too, especially when you consider healthcare, shopping, transportati...

If your backyard gets too hot to enjoy by lunchtime, a few smart shade fixes can make the space a lot more usable.
08/15/2026

If your backyard gets too hot to enjoy by lunchtime, a few smart shade fixes can make the space a lot more usable.

A backyard doesn’t need a major renovation to feel better in the summer. This article walks through practical shade ideas like pergolas, sun sails, patio umbrellas, outdoor curtains, trees, and trellises. Some are quick fixes, while others are longer-term upgrades that can make your outdoor space ...

You don’t have to wait until you find the right home to start preparing. A little mortgage homework beforehand can help ...
08/14/2026

You don’t have to wait until you find the right home to start preparing. A little mortgage homework beforehand can help you understand what you can comfortably afford.

If you’re hoping to buy a home in Canada, some of the most useful preparation happens before you ever submit a mortgage application. REALTOR.ca’s guide walks through four things to consider ahead of time so you can approach financing with a clearer picture of where you stand. It’s a practical ...

If you're thinking about buying a fixer-upper, make sure your renovation budget includes a little room for surprises bec...
08/12/2026

If you're thinking about buying a fixer-upper, make sure your renovation budget includes a little room for surprises because projects rarely go exactly as planned.

Fixer-uppers can be appealing because they often offer more space, a better location, or a lower purchase price than move-in-ready homes. The challenge is knowing what renovations will actually cost once the work begins. This article explores common financial realities that buyers face, from contrac...

Using equity from your current home may help fund another purchase, but it also increases your monthly obligations and l...
08/11/2026

Using equity from your current home may help fund another purchase, but it also increases your monthly obligations and leaves less room for unexpected expenses.

Buying another property in Canada requires a close look at how you’ll use it, how much equity you have, and whether your income can support both homes. A rental property may require a larger down payment, while accessing equity through refinancing or a home equity line of credit adds another payme...

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