Torontonian Online Running in the fast lane! Real estate and more

Click here for a list of things to do this weekend, Friday August 17th to Sunday August 19th. Not only will the CNE open its doors this Friday, but a bunch of other activities and events will be happening in and around our city. Check ’em out.

We recently had a member alert issued by the Toronto Real Estate Board about an unauthorized entry into a Toronto house for sale by an individual who had the lock box code to the house but no appointment. The seller was at his Toronto home at time of incident and asked the stranger about their appointment which wasn’t confirmed. He …

The colour blue is cool and relaxing – the perfect shade for a bathroom and retreat space. Not only is the hue calming, but versatile as well! Click here for photos of blue bathroom design ideas.

Over 50 graffiti artists have taken over the area of Parkdale located along the Metrolinx rail corridor, southwest of the Gladstone Hotel. The project is the largest legal graffiti mural in Canadian history. Click here for photos.

Working with a budget of $40K, see how this duo turned a foreclosed vacation townhouse in Arizona, into a simple, clean, and modern space. Click here for images.

From lime to sage, green bathrooms tend to evoke a sense of calmness and serenity. It works well with natural materials such as wood and stone, and exudes a relaxed and zen like state. The colour green can make your bathroom appear modern, yet funky and edgy at the same time. Click here for green design ideas!

Making a return for a second year next week is the Sail-In Cinema, Toronto’s first floating movie theatre. Sail-In Cinema began last year with a 40 x 20 foot double-sided screen positioned off Sugar Beach. Those interested in tuning in can pull up in a boat or catch the movie from the shore. Last year, 2,000 people attended to watch …

The New Jersey Redevelopment Authority approved a $2.5 million loan for an apartment building in Newark NJ to Boraie Development. Shaquille O’Neal, who grew up in Newark’s Central Ward, will be at the forefront of this project. The development will be a 25-story mixed-use apartment and retail building on Rector Street. It will house 169 apartments and 7,650 square feet …

Economists are beginning to arrive at a consensus in regards to the current real estate market status in Canada, particularly where Toronto and Vancouver are concerned. A price drop of 10 to 15 per cent over the next two to three years will be felt, according to ScotiaBank. Although we won’t be experiencing a U.S. style crisis, economists are additionally …

“TREB produces regular economic commentaries based on recurring data releases from organizations including Statistics Canada, the Bank of Canada, CMHC and various US agencies. These commentaries are written by Jason Mercer, TREB’s Senior Manager of Market Analysis, and include a summary of the release and an analysis related to the real estate sector in the GTA. Members can use these …

Summary of TREB’s Second Quarter Commercial Division Report: – 3.5 million square feet of total leased space in Q2 2012 – a decline of 22% compared to 4.4 million leased square feet in Q2 2011 – Spaces leased were down, but average lease rates were up for industrial, commercial/retail and office – Industrial properties accounted for almost 80% of total …

Check out these unique and efficient attic room transformations. From office spaces, to closets, and home theatres, it can all be seen here. Be inspired.

Check out these cool shots of the city’s abandoned subway and TTC buses here. The H4 series of subways was last used in 2001.

Summary of resale condominium market: – 5000 transactions in Q2 – 2.7% increase in prices, now up to $407 per sf New condominium market: – 4769 units sold, down a noted 21% from Q1-2012 and a whopping 50% from Q2-2011 – most Q2 activity took place at end of the quarter; 88% of those units under construction and 79% of …

RBC recently came out with a report saying that the condo market in Toronto is not in a bubble, but Capital Economics says otherwise. They just came out with a report of their own asserting that the Canadian housing market, which includes Toronto, is definitely in a bubble. According to economist David Madani of Capital Economics, Canada’s housing market is …