The Chase: How one couple found their starter home downtown
Ben and Naomi were living 50 kilometres apart, and seeing each other meant two hours on public transit. So they set out to find a condo in the core and move in together
Ben and Naomi were living 50 kilometres apart, and seeing each other meant two hours on public transit. So they set out to find a condo in the core and move in together
When property prices dropped last winter, Anna and Anastasia hurried to upgrade from their apartment before the market heated up again
In January, Adrian and Sarah were renting a condo off Eglinton when their landlord gave them an N12 notice, stipulating that they had to move out by the end of May. With a $2,700 monthly budget, they began the hunt
Andrea and Emile loved their neighbourhood, but their home wasn’t suited to a young family. So they set a $1.3-million budget, hoping to score more space within a few blocks. Let the search begin
Newly separated and priced out of Mississauga and Brampton, Tammy Teeter found a new lease on life
Seeking a wider lot for the kids to play in and a new reno project for Mom and Dad, they found everything they wanted closer than they thought
"Our realtor urged us to separate emotion from economics"
The goal: a Riverdale townhouse with a pup-friendly backyard. The budget: $1.5 million
Between working from home and welcoming their first child, Dani and Stephen were feeling cramped. With a budget of $2.1 million, they set out looking for more space
"We love that the area is urban but also family friendly"
Sunnylea is a tight-knit community with good schools and access to transit, nature and the highway. Would Harsha and Natasha's $2-million budget be enough to buy into the neighbourhood?
When their one-bed, one-bath pandemic hideout started to feel like a prison, Greg and Andrew decamped from downtown with a $600,000 budget in search of space
Krystal and Phil had set a $1.5-million budget for a move-in-ready three-bedroom with ample space for a family as well as a yard for their dog
In early 2020, Anum and James lived with their son Zak in a 700-square-foot apartment. It felt seriously cramped. But the pandemic and a mildewy townhouse complicated their search for a bigger place.
Instead of stifling their search, self-isolation inspired Andrew and Mehak to find a starter home in the Junction