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The Chase: After an order to vacate their midtown rental, this couple raced to find a new home in Durham

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The Chase: After an order to vacate their midtown rental, this couple raced to find a new home in Durham

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

Surreal Estate: Rosedale's historic Horsman Hall, along with its 1,900-square-foot coach house, are on sale for $11.8 million

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Surreal Estate: Rosedale’s historic Horsman Hall, along with its 1,900-square-foot coach house, are on sale for $11.8 million

What old Edwardian would be complete without six bathrooms, a basement for viewing parties, floor-to-ceiling tilt-and-turn windows, and Toronto’s highest heritage rating?

Price Check: How about a High Park condo, a semi on Ossington or an East York bungalow?

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Price Check: How about a High Park condo, a semi on Ossington or an East York bungalow?

What kind of home can $1 million land you this fall? Three different neighbourhoods tell three different stories

House of the Week: $1.6 million for a quaint duplex located at one of Little Italy's busiest intersections

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House of the Week: $1.6 million for a quaint duplex located at one of Little Italy’s busiest intersections

At 1,900 square feet, this semi comes with four floors, a jewel-box staircase, a main suite that looks like a tent and a courtyard out back

Your move-in-ready dream suite awaits with exclusive deals in the heart of Etobicoke

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Your move-in-ready dream suite awaits with exclusive deals in the heart of Etobicoke

Thirty Six Zorra is offering exclusive limited-time incentives—including four per cent interest mortgages—and stunning move-in-ready suites

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Surreal Estate: $6.3 million for a Thornhill mansion that would make Frank Lloyd Wright proud

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Surreal Estate: $6.3 million for a Thornhill mansion that would make Frank Lloyd Wright proud

What 4,100-square-foot Prairie-style residence would be complete without a wall of mirrors, coffered ceilings, a secret bar, a steam room and a tennis court?

How one couple transformed an old church into a polychromatic playhouse

How one couple transformed an old church into a polychromatic playhouse

Featuring a trampoline, a corkscrew slide and colourful rugs galore

House of the Week: $5.3 million for a Trinity Bellwoods semi with a zigzag staircase and its own laneway suite

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House of the Week: $5.3 million for a Trinity Bellwoods semi with a zigzag staircase and its own laneway suite

The curvy 3,200-square-foot standout also comes with a midnight-black kitchen, a bar and coffee station in the main suite, and a separate basement unit

Rental of the Week: $5,400 for a Little Italy Victorian with a rooftop terrace peering above the trees

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Rental of the Week: $5,400 for a Little Italy Victorian with a rooftop terrace peering above the trees

At 1,200 square feet, the unit has walnut all over, plenty of exposed brick, a wine fridge and a huge main suite

"Our previous zoning laws excluded people based on race and income. Multiplexes will help fix that": A Q&A with chief planner Gregg Lintern

“Our previous zoning laws excluded people based on race and income. Multiplexes will help fix that”: A Q&A with chief planner Gregg Lintern

Here, the city hall veteran explains what NIMBYs really mean when they talk about the "character" of a neighbourhood, where he expects multiplexes to pop up and the potential death of the white picket fence

Toronto Neighbourhood Rankings: The best places to live in 2023

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Toronto Neighbourhood Rankings: The best places to live in 2023

A semi-scientific guide to the city's 158 neighbourhoods

Surreal Estate: Lawrence Park’s famous Bézier Curve House is on the market for $10.9 million

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Surreal Estate: Lawrence Park’s famous Bézier Curve House is on the market for $10.9 million

What award-winning 7,600-square-foot pad would be complete without a heated driveway, an elevator, 24-foot ceilings and a kitchen that looks like a cocktail lounge?

Inside a classic Moore Park home with mid-century modern flair

Inside a classic Moore Park home with mid-century modern flair

Featuring vintage furniture, a pottery collection and striking blue-stained hardwood floors

Rental of the Week: $4,500 for a two-bedroom above the old Hotel Waverly and the new Silver Dollar

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Rental of the Week: $4,500 for a two-bedroom above the old Hotel Waverly and the new Silver Dollar

The 775-square-foot unit comes with a wine fridge, tons of storage, great views, a doggy bath and a rooftop pool

Inside a restored Arts and Crafts Tudor with contemporary frills

Inside a restored Arts and Crafts Tudor with contemporary frills

Featuring boosted ceilings, a marble fireplace and a custom walk-in pantry

Condo of the Week: $669,000 for a Moss Park loft with a chair swing and a 17-foot window wall

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Condo of the Week: $669,000 for a Moss Park loft with a chair swing and a 17-foot window wall

At 680 square feet, the unit also has polished concrete, secret storage, an east end view and a gym with a sauna

Inside a Dufferin Grove century home that blends old with new

Inside a Dufferin Grove century home that blends old with new

Featuring exposed brick, Parisian-style moulding and a stunning nursery

House of the Week: $2.1 million for a postmodern Pickering cabin with a multi-level deck overlooking the Rouge River

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House of the Week: $2.1 million for a postmodern Pickering cabin with a multi-level deck overlooking the Rouge River

The 2,200-square-foot property comes with a wellness room, 24-foot cathedral ceilings, multiple fireplaces and a lush canopy of trees

“At that moment, we knew we were screwed”: The case of the cottage country renovation scammer

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“At that moment, we knew we were screwed”: The case of the cottage country renovation scammer

When a mother and daughter hired contractor Scottie Eisemann to work on their cottages, they had no clue what they were signing up for

Condo of the Week: $1.4 million for a Regent Park penthouse with a skyline view up top and a rock-climbing cave down below

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Condo of the Week: $1.4 million for a Regent Park penthouse with a skyline view up top and a rock-climbing cave down below

This 1,300-square-foot home has three bedrooms, a walkthrough pantry, floor-to-ceiling windows, a funky colour palette and a jumbo terrace

Laneway Suite of the Week: How a Parkdale architect transformed a few backyard parking spots into a second home

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Laneway Suite of the Week: How a Parkdale architect transformed a few backyard parking spots into a second home

For $600,000, she got two bedrooms, radiant flooring, smart-home tech and so many skylights

House of the Week: $6.3 million for a King City fortress with six bedrooms, seven parking spots and eight bathrooms

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House of the Week: $6.3 million for a King City fortress with six bedrooms, seven parking spots and eight bathrooms

The 7,000-square-foot home also has a heated driveway, 22-foot ceilings, a floating staircase and a glowing pool

A joyful art-filled Cabbagetown condo that doubles as a gallery

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A joyful art-filled Cabbagetown condo that doubles as a gallery

Engineer and art collector Charlie Li’s ornamental pad showcases colourful paintings and sculptures she’s collected from around the world

A new, innovative way to help save for homeownership

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A new, innovative way to help save for homeownership

Smart tools and strategies to help first-time home buyers

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Just Listed

For Sale: 171 Durant Ave

For Sale: 171 Durant Ave

This rare property features 2 houses on 1 lot

For Sale: 50 First Avenue

For Sale: 50 First Avenue

A testament to time presiding over one of Uxbridge's most storied streetscapes, this magnificently preserved circa 1880 residence commands its prominent corner lot with the quiet confidence of a true architectural landmark

For Sale: 7 Bentley Drive

For Sale: 7 Bentley Drive

A commanding architectural statement in prestigious Stonegate–Queensway, this newly completed custom residence by Bali Homes Group presents a refined interpretation of contemporary luxury living

The Chase

How this couple scored a semi for $80,000 under asking

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How this couple scored a semi for $80,000 under asking

The wish list: two storeys, three bedrooms and a backyard in the east end. The budget: $950,000

These 30-somethings searched east, north and west for their starter home

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These 30-somethings searched east, north and west for their starter home

On their wish list: two bedrooms, two bathrooms, transit proximity and ground-floor green space for their Samoyed, Brie

How the owner of a Yorkville salon found a gorgeous apartment right downtown

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How the owner of a Yorkville salon found a gorgeous apartment right downtown

Tired of running into clients on her days off, Rebel and Beauty owner Olga Onulov decamped for the core

How this renter made the leap to ownership after a demoviction

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How this renter made the leap to ownership after a demoviction

When Nathan Dodds found out his rental unit in an Annex fourplex was being redeveloped, he started hunting for a condo of his own

When the condo market went cold, these 20-somethings pounced to buy their starter home

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When the condo market went cold, these 20-somethings pounced to buy their starter home

By late 2024, Toronto’s glut of condos had created a buyer’s market, so Anna and Ethan set a budget of $750,000 and began their search

After getting priced out of Toronto, this couple found their dream home down the QEW

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After getting priced out of Toronto, this couple found their dream home down the QEW

The wish list: two bathrooms, two bedrooms and two parking spots. The budget: $850,000

This single mom managed to save money while landing a family-friendly home for her young kids

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This single mom managed to save money while landing a family-friendly home for her young kids

“I didn’t realize how much I needed community until I found this place”

This bachelor wanted to be free from roommates. He found his new place just down the street

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This bachelor wanted to be free from roommates. He found his new place just down the street

“I was lucky to stay in the neighbourhood,” says data scientist Akshay Kapoor. “The people here are so nice”

These house hunters saw three homes in the same complex. Here’s how they picked the winner

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These house hunters saw three homes in the same complex. Here’s how they picked the winner

Newlyweds Daniel and Breanne found a range of housing options just up the street

This couple needed more space for their growing boys. They found it a short walk from their Liberty Village condo

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This couple needed more space for their growing boys. They found it a short walk from their Liberty Village condo

“Moving into this house has felt like a warm, fuzzy hug”

The Chase: They wanted out of the rental market, so they did what comedians do best—they improvised

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The Chase: They wanted out of the rental market, so they did what comedians do best—they improvised

Kris Siddiqi and Aurora Browne (of Baroness von Sketch fame) were renting a four-bedroom on Ossington with their 14-year-old son. When their landlord informed them that the building would be sold, they set out to search for a home of their own

The Chase: This couple wanted a bigger home for their soon-to-be-born baby

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The Chase: This couple wanted a bigger home for their soon-to-be-born baby

They never imagined they’d find one so fast

The Chase: This couple raced to find a west-end starter home before the birth of their first child

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The Chase: This couple raced to find a west-end starter home before the birth of their first child

Alexandar and Sarah wanted to start a family and had been saving for a larger place, setting their sights on the west end north of St. Clair. With a budget of $800,000, they began their search