Fox Marin Associates Ltd., Brokerage

10/13/2026

There's a particular kind of house Torontonians picture when they say they want "a house." Classic brick. Front gable. A deep covered porch sitting just high enough above the sidewalk to wave at the neighbours without having to explain why you're still in your sweatpants at 2 p.m

222 has been that house since 1924, on a quiet stretch of The Pocket, the east-end enclave with so few ways in that through traffic doesn't bother (and the locals prefer it that way). And here's a bonus: potential for a 1,022-square-foot, two-storey laneway home with ground-level garage parking & rental income to help offset the mortgage.

The Pocket does plenty of the selling on its own. Phin Park hosts movie nights in the summer, and the neighbours take Halloween very seriously (stock up accordingly). The Danforth and Line 2 are a short walk, with the Ontario Line
on its way. 102 years in, this home still makes a darn-good first impression.

Exclusive Fox Marin Toronto listing For Sale at 222 Chatham Ave. Connect with us today about making this your new home.

10/13/2026

NEW FM LISTING ✨ // 222 Chatham Ave, The Pocket

There's a particular kind of house Torontonians picture when they say they want "a house."

Classic brick. Front gable. A deep covered porch sitting just high enough above the sidewalk to wave at the neighbours without having to explain why you're still in your sweatpants at 2 p.m

222 has been that house since 1924, on a quiet stretch of The Pocket, the east-end enclave with so few ways in that through traffic doesn't bother (and the locals prefer it that way).

Step inside, and you'll find more than 1,700 square feet, updated with restraint. Nobody got carried away with a sledgehammer or tried to turn a perfectly good century home into a generic white box.

At the back, the kitchen means business. Shaker cabinetry, dark countertops, integrated appliances and a peninsula where your guests will congregate. Every. Single.Time.

Upstairs, three bedrooms tuck neatly under the roofline, sloped ceilings included. Someone also had the good sense to address the 1920s' rather modest storage standards by adding custom wardrobes, built-in shelving, and pretty alcoves.

The lot measures 140 feet and is generous where it counts; off the deck, a private fenced garden has room for summer dinners, a little gardening ambition or a puppy finding its legs. Beyond the green sits a new $50K detached garage with laneway parking.

And here's a bonus: potential for a 1,022-square-foot, two-storey laneway home with ground-level garage parking & rental income to help offset the mortgage.

102 years in, this home still makes a darn-good first impression.

E S S E N T I A L S

🏡 1924 2-Storey Semi-Detached
🛏️ 3 Bedrooms | 🛁 1 Four-Piece Bathroom
📐 1,178 Sq. Ft. Above & 535 Below (1,713 Total)
🌳 15.58' X 140' Lot | Private Fenced Garden
🚗 Detached Garage & 1 Parking Space
🏗️ Potential 1,022 Sq. Ft. Laneway Home

💰 Listed: $1,048,000 | 2026 Taxes $5,532
📦 MLS Reference | E14012992
🏠 Open Houses | Oct 17 & 18, 2–4 PM

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10/12/2026

So much drama at Ontario Place! Who knew?

And the Supreme Court weighs in on this very subject THIS WEEK.

If you could redo Ontario Place, what would you build? Personally, we not pumped about a water park, too much.

Drop all your creative, ambitious or pragmatic ideas below 👇

Oh, and tag someone who remembers free shows at the Forum!

10/10/2026

Waiting for the Toronto crash? You might be looking in the wrong place.

Buyers with $1.5M to $1.7M budgets are walking into the low-rise market and getting shocked by how competitive it still is. Semis are at 2.7 months of inventory and selling at 104% of asking. Condos are sitting at 6 months and 97% of asking.

One city. Two completely different markets.

Full September breakdown is on the podcast (link in bio).

Tell us in the comments: which side of the market are you shopping in right now? 👇

10/06/2026

We’re pleased to welcome Marcus Boekelman to Fox Marin Associates Ltd., Brokerage as Realtor & Vice President of Development.

Marcus brings more than 25 years of Toronto real estate experience to the team, with a career spanning residential sales, commercial real estate, acquisitions, development, project strategy, marketing, and sales.

Much of that experience came from the development side of the industry. Working in senior acquisition and development roles with leading Toronto builders, Marcus helped bring approximately 15,000 homes and condominiums to market. That number tells only part of the story.

Marcus has spent his career understanding how real estate value is actually created. He has evaluated land, studied neighbourhoods, worked through planning and approvals, helped shape product and floor plans, set pricing strategies and positioned projects for market.

He understands a property not only as something to be bought or sold, but as an asset with a history, a set of risks and a long-term value proposition.

This perspective translates exceptionally well to residential real estate.

For our buyer and seller clients, Marcus brings decades of experience from both sides of the negotiating table, navigating different market cycles and making decisions with significant stakes. He knows when an opportunity deserves closer attention, when a strategy needs to change and when the right advice is to walk away.

At Fox Marin, Marcus will work directly with residential buyers and sellers while also helping lead the firm’s new project sales and development initiatives.

His appointment reflects where we see Fox Marin going next.
As our brokerage continues to grow, we want to deepen the experience, analysis, and strategic thinking available to our clients while expanding the work we do with builders, developers, and new residential projects.

Marcus brings exactly that combination.

He is experienced, professional, commercially minded and deeply familiar with Toronto.

More importantly, he shares our belief that good real estate advice should be grounded in preparation, judgment, transparency and a genuine understanding of what is at stake for the client.

We’re very happy to have him at Fox Marin and excited about the work ahead!

Welcome to the team, Marcus.

Contact:
Marcus Boekelman
Realtor, Vice President of Development
416-524-3865
[email protected]
IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcus_boekelman/?hl=en

10/04/2026

How did a 1942 farm become Canada’s top shopping destination?

The history of Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre, and what’s next for North York.

I worked at Yorkdale in the 90s. Most of my paycheque never left the building. And, I know at least five of you that worked in the small mall, same era. Michel’s Baguette on the daily.

Today it does about $2 billion a year in sales.

And that parking lot we all circle every December? It could become up to 19 towers and 8,000 homes. Holiday parking was already a contact sport.

What’s your first Yorkdale memory?

Tell us in the comments!

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10/03/2026

Toronto rental vacancies went from 20% to 5% in a few months, and new condo supply is about to dry up. Ben Myers of Bullpen Consulting says the recovery starts in 2028, and prices go up from there!

When will the Toronto real estate market recover? Ralph Fox, co-fou...

10/02/2026

A junior one-bedroom that gets all the important things just right. The future looks bright for this south-facing suite at 32 Camden.

Exclusive Fox Marin Toronto listing For Sale at 301-32 Camden St. Connect with us today about making this your new home.

10/02/2026

NEW FM LISTING ☀️ // 301-32 Camden Street

A junior one-bedroom that gets all the important things just right. The future looks bright for this south-facing suite at 32 Camden.

Oversized windows and southern exposure fill the space with daylight, giving the home an airy, open quality that belies its footprint. But the real standout is the layout. This oversized junior one-bedroom is thoughtfully arranged to give the sleeping area privacy and separation without closing off the rest of the suite. It lives more like a true one-bedroom, while still preserving a generous main living space with room to lounge, dine, entertain, and work comfortably from home.

The kitchen is equally functional, with full-sized appliances, plenty of storage, and enough counter space to cook. Warm tones, crisp white walls, and a simple neutral palette keep everything feeling clean and uncomplicated, the way a kitchen should be!

It’s a home that makes the most of every square foot without trying too hard. Bright when you want it, calm when you need it, and thoughtfully laid out from end to end.

And then there’s Camden itself. It’s one of those downtown pockets where the neighbourhood becomes an extension of your home. Coffee in the morning, dinner around the corner, a workout nearby, or simply a walk with no particular destination in mind. Everything feels close, easy, and woven into the rhythm of daily life.

A junior one-bedroom that doesn’t feel like a compromise. Just a really well-designed home in a really great spot.

PROPERTY ESSENTIALS
📍 301-32 Camden St
🛏 Junior 1-Bed | 🛁 1 Bath
📐 563 Sq Ft | ☀️ South Exposure

Offered at $468,000
MLS Reference: C13852490

* Photographs have been virtually staged

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