The condo balcony or verda is often the most underutilized area in a condo. Condo balconies are the most personal open space a condo dweller can get within their units. Not to mention, it’s part of the total square meter count that you have paid for. So, instead of whiling it away or not making the most of it, why not accessorize that space as an extension of your personal living space? Condo dwellers are in fact notorious for complaining about the lack of space. Here are a... [read more]

Could you live in a church in Toronto? Well, kind of. Swept up in the condo frenzy, the city has been taking historical churches and converting them into livable condo developments. If you were looking for something more than a cookie-cutter Toronto condo for sale, here’s something to get your attention. Yet another church conversion has been planned in Toronto, according to a development application filed with the city on Wednesday. Established in 1906, St.... [read more]

Condos are no longer construed as mere starter homes. While the condo market was once dominated by starting out professionals in their twenties, on the first step of the real estate staircase, we have recently witnessed a wave of baby boomers stocking them for their golden years, escalating the demand for turnkey, ostentatious developments that can appeal to their exuberant taste. Royal LePage conducted a survey of 1000 Canadians baby boomers in 2018, which revealed that more than half... [read more]

Doesn't it seem like Toronto condos are shrinking faster and more steadily than the breathing room on public transit. However, since it appears that prices don't appear to be going down anytime soon, we just have to swallow the bitter truth. So how are city dwellers who cannot afford Luxury condos in Toronto, managing to live in such an exorbitantly pricey city? This is where micro condos come into play. Coming somewhere between roughly between 275 and 400 square feet,... [read more]

As much as you love kicking back in your condo and living a life of utter luxury and convenience, there would inevitably come a time when you would move on; perhaps relocate to a more opulent building or shift to a single-family home.  This is when you would need to get to grips with the ins and outs of selling a condo. And no, its not like selling a single-family house. Before you put your condo on the market, it is a clever idea to know about the challenges and unique selling points... [read more]