Move-Up Buyer Guide 2026: Semi vs Detached vs Condo
Trading up in Toronto is not one decision. It is three: semi, detached, or condo. June TRREB prices show how far your equity might stretch in each lane.
Trading up in Toronto is not one decision. It is three: semi, detached, or condo. June TRREB prices show how far your equity might stretch in each lane.
Thirty-year insured amortization is back for some buyers, but not everyone. Pre-construction and resale do not play by the same rules. Here is how to tell which bucket you are in.
First-time buyers can combine the FHSA and Home Buyers’ Plan on the same Toronto purchase. Used together, the two programs can put a serious dent in your down payment.
Summer listings look active, but June sales are still below the long-term average. Should you buy now or wait for fall? I walk through the trade-offs.
The Bank held rates at 2.25% in June, and the July 15 decision is coming fast. Here is what Toronto buyers and renewals should watch before locking in a mortgage.
Condo sales jumped in June while average prices kept falling. Here is why those two trends can happen at once, and what to check before you make an offer in Toronto.
June brought more GTA sales and fewer listings, but prices are still below last year on average. I break down the TRREB numbers and what they mean for Toronto buyers and sellers this summer.
Is a laneway house worth it? Get the 2026 reality check on Toronto laneway house investment 2026. Expert analysis on costs, rental income, and resale value.
Why are online tools wrong? Get the 2026 reality check on a Toronto home valuation in 2026. Learn why human-curated Black Book estimates beat automated algorithms.
Is short-term renting still viable? Get the 2026 reality check on Toronto Airbnb regulations 2026. Expert analysis on the primary residence rule and market impact.
Discover the top Toronto real estate trends 2026. Learn how empty nesters and first-time buyers are reshaping the GTA market in this expert reality check.
Is the tax hike manageable? Get the 2026 reality check on Toronto Property Tax 2026. Expert analysis on the 2.2 percent increase and City Building Fund.
David Silverberg is a highly accomplished real estate professional with over 36 years of experience in the industry. He has spent the 17 years specializing in the Toronto market, working with discerning clients in some of the city’s most exclusive neighborhoods. If you’re looking for a dedicated, experienced, and knowledgeable real estate professional to help you buy or sell a property in Toronto, look no further.
Let me bring a fresh cup of coffee and a comprehensive home evaluation to you.
Sign up now to receive updates on sold properties in your desired neighborhood, block or on your street!
Beat the competition. Get new MLS properties within 15 minutes* of listing upload directly from me.
Blog articles are meant to provide general information only and should not be considered as legal advice. It’s best to consult a real estate attorney and agent for questions related to your own real estate dealings.
* Individual new listing uploads may be delayed beyond 15 minutes based upon the MLS system
Let me introduce myself with a coffee directly to your doorstep
