Preserving the History of the United BLDG’s Predecessors | UrbanToronto

The United BLDG is currently under construction at University Avenue and Dundas Street in Downtown Toronto, and a unique aspect of the project is that it includes North America’s tallest heritage retention. UrbanToronto took a trip inside a couple of weeks ago to see what was up at the Davpart development site, and outside of the larger-than-life trusses that are being used…

TRREB Reports That Sales Dipped & Prices Soared In February 2022

Here is the Toronto Real Estate Board’s analysis for February 2022, with graphics courtesy of Market Watch:     TORONTO, ONTARIO,  March 3rd, 2022 – February home sales were down compared to the all-time record in 2021, but represented the second-best result for the month of February in history. New listings dropped, but by a marginally lesser annual rate than sales,…

Core Development Group proposes Rental on the Danforth | UrbanToronto

Core Development Group has submitted a Zoning By-law Amendment to the City of Toronto for a site along the Danforth east of Greektown. The amendments would allow for an increase in height, density, and site specific development standards for the assembled properties. The proposed Studio JCI-designed, 9-storey, L-shaped, mixed-use building would replace a church and funeral home currently occupying the sites…

UrbanToronto Updates from the Industry for March 4, 2022 | UrbanToronto

This is an UrbanToronto industry update sharing information and status updates from around the industry as a means to keep our readers in the loop. We are covering updates related to rules, regulations, and changes that are being made as a result of the pandemic that impact the real estate and building industries in Toronto.  In today’s report: See new renderings of…

Mattamy’s Soleil Condos to Shine in Milton | UrbanToronto

Set at the foothills of the Niagara Escarpment, Mattamy Homes’ Soleil Condos will offer a unique connection to the outdoors. With Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area and the Bruce Trail offering a hiker’s paradise of pathways around the corner from the two-building development, and with its easy access to recreational centres, baseball fields, basketball courts, and Mattamy’s National Cycling Centre, residents of…

News Roundup for March 4, 2022 | UrbanToronto

Despite a pandemic push for larger spaces, micro-condos are here to stay; Tenants of Parkdale building protesting evictions accuse landlords of retaliation; Ford says Ontario working to ‘cut red tape’ on housing developments as home prices rise; and more news. Ford says Ontario working to ‘cut red tape’ on housing developments as home prices rise (CP24) Despite a pandemic push for larger spaces,…

The Friday Rant: Who’s Fault Is It Anyway? – Toronto Realty Blog

Here are your options: a) Buyer agentsb) Listing agentsc) The market Godsd) All of the above Oh, wait, I haven’t even told you the question yet… Remember back in high school or university when you wrote multiple-choice tests, there was always that one kid who put up his hand and asked, “Sir, is there any penalty for guessing?” I never understood what…

Harbourfront Heights | UrbanToronto

Recently, UrbanToronto Flickr Pool contributor Sonicgregu was in Toronto’s Harbourfront area at dusk and caught this terrific angle of the CN Tower framed between the Riviera and Waterclub condos on Queens Quay. The CN Tower framed at dusk by Harboufront condos, image by UrbanToronto Flickr Pool contributor Sonicgregu Want to see your work featured as Daily Photo? You can post in…