Why a recent CBC investigation into unethical behaviour by some buyer agents fails to tell the full story. CBC’s consumer investigation show, Marketplace, looked into buyer agents who steer their clients away from ‘For sale by owner’ (FSBO) properties – but failed to fully inform buyers about this issue, including how to best protect themselves. What’s the issue? Agents or…
During a virtual ceremony that took place last evening, seven winners of the annual Heritage Toronto Awards were announced from 2021’s total of 47 nominees in four categories. The awards program is in its 46th year, and highlights the key role of heritage in city building, recognizing extraordinary contributions to Toronto’s heritage. Each of the four categories—Community Heritage, Book, Public History, and Built Heritage—were judged…
On October 5, Lamb Development Corp submitted a Zoning By-law Amendment application to the City of Toronto to permit a 20-storey, mixed-use building at 102 Berkeley Street on the east side of Downtown. The site has a total lot area of 1,076m². Named Berkeley House in the architectural plans, the proposed gross floor area of both residential and retail at 102 Berkeley would…
Canadians piled on more debt during COVID-19, see quality of life worsen: survey; Northern Ontario town says $500 land listings boosted house prices, drew families; CMHC says annual pace of housing starts in Canada slowed in September; and more news: Northern Ontario town says $500 land listings boosted house prices, drew families (Globe & Mail) Ontario government asks for patience after COVID-19 vaccine…
UrbanToronto Forum contributor Jeff Morgan was up early enough on October 15 to catch this sunrise reflection off the south wall of the new office tower at 100 Queens Quay East in Toronto’s East Bayfront area. Sunrise reflected on the south wall of 100 Queens Quay East, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor Jeff Morgan Want to see your work featured…
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