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Cottage of the Week: $4.5 million for a smart farmhouse with a killer wine cellar sitting on 14 acres of land

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Cottage of the Week: $4.5 million for a smart farmhouse with a killer wine cellar sitting on 14 acres of land

This 4,100-square-foot property also comes with an EV charger, a dog wash area, a laundry chute and stunning nature views

An iconic superstructure offering world-class amenities

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An iconic superstructure offering world-class amenities

Luxurious, easy-access conveniences are top-of-mind for downtown homebuyers

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House of the Week: $4.8 million for a humongous Whitby estate with a turret and a 15-foot-tall waterfall

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House of the Week: $4.8 million for a humongous Whitby estate with a turret and a 15-foot-tall waterfall

This 6,500-square-foot property also comes with a butler's pantry, a wine cellar, a wine-tasting area and a painting studio

Cottage of the Week: $2.75 million for a Georgian Bay escape with eight bedrooms, 28-foot vaulted ceilings and a movie theatre

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Cottage of the Week: $2.75 million for a Georgian Bay escape with eight bedrooms, 28-foot vaulted ceilings and a movie theatre

The one-acre property also comes with wacky colour-coordination, a spiral staircase and a huge covered deck overlooking the water

Before and After: How a $225,000 reno turned this creaky Pelham Park house into a modern wonder

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Before and After: How a $225,000 reno turned this creaky Pelham Park house into a modern wonder

Goodbye fading colours, cramped quarters and vintage vibes. Hello black and white, vaulted ceilings, and European elegance

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House of the Week: $3 million for a Beaches classic with sci-fi light fixtures and a winding staircase

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House of the Week: $3 million for a Beaches classic with sci-fi light fixtures and a winding staircase

The 3,000-square-foot property also comes with four bedrooms, wall-to-wall floor-to-ceiling storage and a 35-foot-deep backyard with a deck

The Chase: How this 20-something couple escaped to the suburbs

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The Chase: How this 20-something couple escaped to the suburbs

"Our realtor urged us to separate emotion from economics"

Condo of the Week: $880,000 for a breezy Harbourfront unit with a solarium and unobstructed views

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Condo of the Week: $880,000 for a breezy Harbourfront unit with a solarium and unobstructed views

The 711-square-foot home also comes with floor-to-ceiling windows, a 20-foot-long balcony and one of the city's coolest atriums

Cottage of the Week: $13.9 million for a Caledon forest retreat with six fireplaces and a lookout tower

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Cottage of the Week: $13.9 million for a Caledon forest retreat with six fireplaces and a lookout tower

The 10,300-square-foot marble-clad home also comes with six bathrooms, a theatre and white oak everywhere

House of the Week: $3 million for a minimalist marvel in Burlington with a 5,000-square-foot backyard

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House of the Week: $3 million for a minimalist marvel in Burlington with a 5,000-square-foot backyard

The 2,600-square-foot property also comes with four bedrooms, two family rooms, 22-foot ceilings and an in-ground pool

Rental of the Week: $7,800 for a North York detached with four bedrooms, five bathrooms and one big backyard

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Rental of the Week: $7,800 for a North York detached with four bedrooms, five bathrooms and one big backyard

The 2,000-square-foot property also comes with a glass staircase, quartz all over and a basement rec room with 11-foot ceilings

At 316 Junction Condos, eclectic living awaits

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At 316 Junction Condos, eclectic living awaits

Meet the next evolution of quality living in the Junction Triangle with esteemed developer Marlin Spring and project partner DAMAC

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Under Asking: "There are still deals to be had, but the market is heating up fast." Three agents explain why they sold at a discount

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Under Asking: “There are still deals to be had, but the market is heating up fast.” Three agents explain why they sold at a discount

Their properties include a four-bed semi in Brookhaven, a modern townhouse by Downsview Park and a sleek condo overlooking West Queen West

Rental of the Week: $4,500 for a rare three-bedroom apartment above North of Brooklyn Pizzeria on Danforth

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Rental of the Week: $4,500 for a rare three-bedroom apartment above North of Brooklyn Pizzeria on Danforth

It's a two-storey, 1,500-square-foot suite with tons of natural light, a gas fireplace and a sparkly new kitchen

House of the Week: This $3.6-million Baby Point home quadrupled its selling price over the past decade

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House of the Week: This $3.6-million Baby Point home quadrupled its selling price over the past decade

The 4,000-square-foot property comes with an oak staircase, heated floors and a garage with garden-suite potential

DIY Makeover: This renter glammed up her one-bedroom with vintage French farmhouse-style decor

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DIY Makeover: This renter glammed up her one-bedroom with vintage French farmhouse-style decor

Total cost: $500

Price Check: A brick fortress in North York, a skinny two-storey in the Beaches or a modernist box in Etobicoke?

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Price Check: A brick fortress in North York, a skinny two-storey in the Beaches or a modernist box in Etobicoke?

What $2 million will fetch in three different neighbourhoods right now

House of the Week: $4.2 million for a Niagara-on-the-Lake home with a saltwater pool and a barn out back

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House of the Week: $4.2 million for a Niagara-on-the-Lake home with a saltwater pool and a barn out back

This 3,900-square-foot property sits on an acre of land and also comes with a double-sided fireplace, a private terrace and views of wine country

Price Check: What can buyers get for $1 million and under?

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Price Check: What can buyers get for $1 million and under?

How about a renovated freehold townhome in Moss Park, a century-home fixer-upper in Little Italy or a shiny condo in Swansea overlooking the lake?

How this Toronto start-up is making home ownership possible

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How this Toronto start-up is making home ownership possible

Ourboro’s model is a unique one. Rather than acting as a lender, they are a co-owner, contributing toward the down payment in...

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House of the Week: $5.5 million for a 68-acre Hockley Valley estate with a music hall and vineyard

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House of the Week: $5.5 million for a 68-acre Hockley Valley estate with a music hall and vineyard

The 11,000-square-foot property also comes with a two-level terrace, an impossible amount of wood, a private walking trail and a tennis court

The Chase: This savvy realtor couple waited for the perfect place to come on the market before they pounced

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The Chase: This savvy realtor couple waited for the perfect place to come on the market before they pounced

The goal: a Riverdale townhouse with a pup-friendly backyard. The budget: $1.5 million

House of the Week: $2.1 million for a 1.5-acre PEC property overlooking the Bay of Quinte

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House of the Week: $2.1 million for a 1.5-acre PEC property overlooking the Bay of Quinte

This 3,300-square-foot bungalow also comes with six bedrooms, a hot tub, a patio with a firepit and a licensed Airbnb guest house

House of the Week: $2.7 million for a Beaches detached with three kitchens and old-world charm

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House of the Week: $2.7 million for a Beaches detached with three kitchens and old-world charm

The 3,000-square-foot three-storey property also comes with four bathrooms, a private suite ready for renting and a primo deck out back

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