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The Bracebridge Library offers free Wi-Fi in its parking lot

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The Bracebridge Library offers free Wi-Fi in its parking lot

Cathryn Rodney, chief librarian, on the sudden demand for broadband in cottage country

This plane flies Torontonians to cottage country in 40 minutes

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This plane flies Torontonians to cottage country in 40 minutes

The cost? Between $1,500 and $2,000 for up to five passengers

A Toronto couple saved $50,000 during lockdown. They put it toward a $750,000 condo in the Distillery District

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A Toronto couple saved $50,000 during lockdown. They put it toward a $750,000 condo in the Distillery District

Kyle and Christopher wanted something downtown, with nearby green space for their miniature dachshund, Ben

A lifelong Torontonian traded her Dupont apartment for a five-acre property in Wellington County. Here's what happened

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A lifelong Torontonian traded her Dupont apartment for a five-acre property in Wellington County. Here’s what happened

The pandemic taught Eya Donald Greenland something about self-sufficiency

"I found a split-level unit near the CN Tower for $690,000:" This PR firm owner found a great deal downtown

“I found a split-level unit near the CN Tower for $690,000:" This PR firm owner found a great deal downtown

She juggled several jobs to be able to buy downtown

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The June issue of Toronto Life features the best new restaurants of 2026. Plus, our obsessive coverage of everything that matters now in the city.

A Toronto couple listed their midtown semi for $1.6 million. After 16 offers, it sold for $600,000 over asking

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A Toronto couple listed their midtown semi for $1.6 million. After 16 offers, it sold for $600,000 over asking

The sellers listed low, hoping to attract more offers. It worked

A modern Annex makeover with a Covid-era bonus: one totally tricked-out home gym

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A modern Annex makeover with a Covid-era bonus: one totally tricked-out home gym

This couple's two-year reno transformed this crumbling Victorian semi

A Toronto couple wanted to ditch the city. They found this $570,000 cottage in Haliburton

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A Toronto couple wanted to ditch the city. They found this $570,000 cottage in Haliburton

Josh and Erika also opened a sporting goods store in the area because, hey, why not?

This family converted a Moore Park duplex into a playful, artsy home, complete with indoor swing

This family converted a Moore Park duplex into a playful, artsy home, complete with indoor swing

Plus: colourful murals, a backyard basketball court and Brillo pop art

Real Estate Investing in Toronto: A Q&A with Sasha Cucuz of Greybrook Realty Partners

Real Estate Investing in Toronto: A Q&A with Sasha Cucuz of Greybrook Realty Partners

Including how residential development is shaping the city’s most extraordinary neighbourhoods

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"I saw a one-bed-plus-den in Liberty Village for $575,000, and I scooped it up": Why this insurance advisor bought an investment property downtown

“I saw a one-bed-plus-den in Liberty Village for $575,000, and I scooped it up”: Why this insurance advisor bought an investment property downtown

He's bought two more places since then

Galleria on the Park continues to define urban living through their newest addition, Air

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Galleria on the Park continues to define urban living through their newest addition, Air

Reimagining the 20-acre site of the historic Galleria Mall and Wallace Emerson Community Centre and Park, ELAD Canada’s Galleria...

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House of the Week: $5.1 million for a Thornhill home designed with a James Bond theme

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House of the Week: $5.1 million for a Thornhill home designed with a James Bond theme

The luxury cars parked out front aren't included in the listing, unfortunately

These companies are scooping up downtown office space in the middle of a pandemic. We asked them why

These companies are scooping up downtown office space in the middle of a pandemic. We asked them why

Amazon, Google, TikTok and others. The third in our series on the post-pandemic downtown rebound

A Toronto family bought a three-storey building in Paisley for $272,500. They opened a restaurant and plan to live above it

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A Toronto family bought a three-storey building in Paisley for $272,500. They opened a restaurant and plan to live above it

Ranna and James initially planned to buy an investment property. But when they found out the owner of Marty's Bar and Grill wanted to retire, the couple had a radical idea

A three-generation Toronto family bought this Tiny Township cottage for $420,000. They're loving it

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A three-generation Toronto family bought this Tiny Township cottage for $420,000. They’re loving it

The Rychalskas got this place in the early stages of the pandemic. It might have doubled in value since then

House of the Week: $2.3 million for a Victorian semi in the Annex with a backyard WFH retreat

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House of the Week: $2.3 million for a Victorian semi in the Annex with a backyard WFH retreat

This place last sold for $1,060,000 in 2013

A North York couple wanted to ditch the city and downsize. After 120 showings and 19 offers, they sold for $545,000 over asking

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A North York couple wanted to ditch the city and downsize. After 120 showings and 19 offers, they sold for $545,000 over asking

The place went for $150,000 more than expected, according to the sellers

This family felt cramped in their 750-square-foot rental. So they upsized to a $555,000 Mimico condo

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This family felt cramped in their 750-square-foot rental. So they upsized to a $555,000 Mimico condo

Vipin and Payal wanted something close to transit so they could take trips into the city with their daughter, Ahana

House of the Week: $3.9 million for a Little Italy semi with an elevator

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House of the Week: $3.9 million for a Little Italy semi with an elevator

In 2019, the current owners bought this place for $1.4 million. They've since done more than $1 million worth of renovations

A Vaughan family listed their home for well below market value. After 125 viewings and 14 offers, it sold for $458,000 over asking

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A Vaughan family listed their home for well below market value. After 125 viewings and 14 offers, it sold for $458,000 over asking

The Oymakas family bought their place for $833,000 in 2012. It just sold for $1,653,000

250 Lawrence by Graywood Developments is connecting Bedford Park to the surrounding city

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250 Lawrence by Graywood Developments is connecting Bedford Park to the surrounding city

Imagine living in an area where nearly any need can be met within 15 minutes: schools, shopping, entertainment, recreation, all a...

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House of the Week: $6 million for a Bridle Path home with "cottage in the city" energy

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House of the Week: $6 million for a Bridle Path home with “cottage in the city” energy

In 2004, a previous owner rebuilt the place, using natural materials like oak, slate and stone

In this architect’s home office, no walls and lots of light set the mood

In this architect’s home office, no walls and lots of light set the mood

“The area is insulated from noise and distraction, it’s peaceful and meditative”

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