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10/14/2026

Brokers face a cautious fall market as Greater Toronto Area buyers sit on pent-up demand

Canadian Mortgage Professional examines September’s Toronto-area housing slowdown, with sales down 9% from a year earlier. Townhouse transactions fell 12.8%, while condo apartments recorded a 7.7% decline in average selling price. The report compares the city with surrounding communities and explo...

10/13/2026

There are things you can do to solve the problem of a small bathroom without having to put on a hard hat.

Whether you find yourself struggling when getting ready in the morning or are constantly tripping over clutter, a small bathroom can be one of the more annoying issues to deal with in a home. Sometimes, expanding a room just isn't possible due to budget or space reasons. An ideal way to make the mos...

10/12/2026

If you’ve been watching Toronto-area housing costs, two forces are moving in opposite directions. Benchmark prices fell again in September, while rising bond yields added pressure to borrowing costs.

Toronto-area benchmark home prices fell 0.5% from August to $924,600 in September, while seasonally adjusted sales declined 5.2%. Bloomberg examines how rising Canadian bond yields are putting upward pressure on borrowing costs alongside economic uncertainty. The report connects the second consecuti...

10/12/2026

10/10/2026

Before you add another decorative detail to your garden, consider what you want it to highlight. Sometimes the plants provide all the personality you need.

In this U.S. gardening feature, Martha Stewart shares her preference for natural-looking spaces, explaining that she avoids plastic accents and black or red mulch. Her approach puts plants at the centre of the design rather than decorative extras. She also makes room for individual taste, acknowledg...

10/09/2026

If you're in the midst of making decisions about a kitchen renovation, you're probably wondering if there's a flooring option that makes the most sense for this oft-traveled, food-filled room.

If you're in the midst of making decisions about a kitchen renovation, you're probably wondering if there's a flooring option that makes the most sense for this oft-traveled, food-filled room. Well, according to professional contractor and HGTV's Mike Holmes, there certainly is. While it may be tren...

10/03/2026

A new shop or bike lane can change how a block feels. If you’re evaluating a neighborhood as an investment, check the local numbers before treating those changes as a price forecast.

A look at the shops, development, transit, and housing activity that can shape city neighborhoods.

10/02/2026

We’re going to explore and look at key differences relating to modular and traditional builds, including the speed of build, cost, safety, design, environmental impact, sustainability, customization, land, and the legal requirements.

While thinking of either building a new home or purchasing one, the decision between a modular home and a traditional built home may become very challenging. There are positives and negatives associated with each type.

10/01/2026

You don’t need a high-rise to add homes to a neighborhood. In Toronto, conversions and buildings with a handful of units are becoming a more visible part of new housing.

Small infill projects accounted for 6.45% of Toronto’s housing starts in 2025, up from 0.62% in 2023, according to CMHC data cited by STOREYS.