Welcome to our September email! We hope you and your family are staying healthy.

Since we last wrote, the Toronto real estate market has exploded - sales in July and August set records and prices are up over 20% year-over-year. Judging by the conversations we're having with buyers and sellers, this level of activity will continue well into the fall. If you're curious about what your home is worth or simply have questions about the market, please get in touch!

Below you'll find full market news, a link to the city's best pizza delivery and some wonderful vintage photos of Toronto at night as well as market news and our latest listings.

All the Best,

Marina and Mark


Marina Bolletta, Broker of Record
Mark Tavares, Broker

Urbanlife Realty Inc., Brokerage
The Best Pizza Delivery in Toronto
Toronto is bearing witness to a new breed of entrepreneurs that are delivering their zany and unconventional take on traditional pizza. In this month’s blind taste test, chef Mark McEwan tries some of their latest creations and tells us which parlour makes the best pies. Find out what creative combos got McEwan’s attention!

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What Toronto Looked Like at Night From the 1910s to the 1980s
Photos of Toronto at night have a cinematic quality that's both eerie and beautiful all at once. While the collection of nighttime photos that pre-date the 1960s isn't so robust, the ones that we do have to marvel at reveal a city that's both mysterious and alluring.

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Toronto Detached Prices Rise At The Fastest Pace Since 2017
Greater Toronto real estate has seen sales surge, and the detached market is leading the way. Toronto Regional Real Estate Board data shows detached sales nearly reached a record high in August. Most of the activity surge has been in the 905 suburbs, but the City’s buyers don’t seem to have noticed. The City is seeing prices rise at the same rate, despite the market not being nearly as tight as in the suburbs.

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4 Tips for Lighting Small Spaces
Small environments present unique challenges when it comes to lighting. Chad Rothe, Founder and Owner of Lightform Lighting in Scottsdale, AZ, shared some insights on how to make every square foot count for small space dwellers.

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Highly Sought After DNA3
#1014 - 1030 King Street West: $849,000
First time offered! This suite that is located on the top floor of the east tower's south east corner offers breathtaking, unobstructed views from BMO Field to Casa Loma. Picture windows in every room, 9 foot ceilings. Sleek, modern finishes include stainless steel appliances, Quartz counters, glass shower/tub doors, warm wood floors, large open air balcony and more. 5 star amenities. Walk to Liberty Village and Queen West. TTC at your doorstep. City Market at street level.
Luxury Living at NXT Lakeside Condos
#1803 - 103 The Queensway: $618,800
Enjoy resort style living at NXT Lakeside Condos! Super luxe 1 bedroom plus den boasts breathtaking floor to ceiling city skyline and lake views from every room. Ideal for entertaining. State-of-the-art amenities; Indoor and outdoor pools, gym and sauna, guest suites, tennis court, visitor parking and 24 hour concierge. One parking spot included.
SOLD: 12 Stanley Avenue!
Complete rebuild 2010 by Don Chong Architect. As seen in HGTV. This spectacular open-concept design is perfect for entertaining!
Market News
Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) President Lisa Patel announced that the strong rebound in Greater Toronto Area (GTA) home sales continued with a record result for the month of August. GTA REALTORS® reported 10,775 residential sales through TRREB’s MLS® System in August 2020 – up by 40.3 per cent compared to August 2019.
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