Summer may be coming to an end but what better a time to embrace the vibrancy of fall by enjoying an action packed month of festivals. Toronto is buzzing with spectacular events! There’s so much to do that you won’t even have time to reminisce about summer days gone by. If you’re looking to slow down the pace a bit, September is also the perfect time to check out one or more of the city’s best happy hours listed below!

Toronto's real estate market continues to be in flux due to higher borrowing costs and uncertainty about the economy. Maybe not so surprising, there were more listings available this past August than in August 2022. Interestingly, prices are still holding fairly steady. All of this is an indication that people are looking to sell but are not dropping the asking price out of desperation.

The announcement by the Bank of Canada to hold rate steady is definitely a good sign. The next rate announcement isn't until the end of October which means that mortgage rates will be stable during the mid portion of the fall market. I'm hopeful this adds to consumer confidence and fuels the market enough to maintain a steady pace.

As always, I thank you for your past and future business...and any referrals of friends or family you may have are greatly appreciated!

Check out www.be-at-home.com for exciting real estate opportunities!

Brian Elder

Sales Representative,

SAGE Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage

416-483-8000

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In case you hadn’t noticed, happy hours in Toronto have exploded as of late, and there are more great restaurants and top-notch bars offering happy hour deals than ever before. Here is a round up of the best Toronto happy hours by day of the week, so all you have to worry about is deciding on the perfect cocktail to order.

A recent article in the Star has me thinking about my clients who are investors. In a nutshell, the article explains that more and more real estate investors are leaving Toronto’s market due to rising interest rates resulting in an increase of new listings. So, what market trends can we expect to see in the future and how does will they affect you? Here's my take.

September is here and so are Fall Festivals! With the Toronto International Film Festival, AsialiciousTO, the Toronto Ukrainian Festival, Just For Laughs and so much more, there are plenty of events to enjoy all month long.

Heritage Toronto's It Takes a Village Walking Tour: September 21

Discover the stories of Toronto’s 2SLGBTQ+ community — from advocacy fuelled by the Bathhouse Raids and the AIDS epidemic, to the belonging and celebration found at the City Park Apartments, Buddies in Bad Times Theatre and St. Charles Tavern. Learn about efforts to strengthen the Church-Wellesley Village today and build the community for the future.

Charlie Condos! This 2 bedroom, corner south/east/west suite is incredibly bright with soaring panoramic "wow factor" views, and with the CN Tower, Rogers Centre, the lake and financial core all within easy reach. Minutes to restos, lounges and the plentiful Sunday brunch sweet spots of King and Queen West. This is an urban dwellers paradise where entertainment and convenience is key.

Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 5,294 sales in August 2023 – down by 5.2 per cent compared to August 2022. New listings were up by 16.2 per cent year-over-over, providing some relief on the supply front, but year-to-date listings are still down substantially compared to the same period last year.