As part of our House Style Series, we would like to showcase two completely different styles that can be recognized in different areas of the neighbourhood. The Bungalow Craftsman Style derives from the original Arts …more
As a continuation of our House Style series, we are presenting two additional styles that are easy to recognize in different areas of the neighbourhood. Early British settlers originated the Cape Cod Colonial Revival style …more
As part of the colonial expansionism, Leaside was keen to embrace a series of revival house styles, representing the unique character of the neighbourhood. We are going to start this guide with the most prominent …more
Is Leaside losing its architectural character? On April 23, 1913, Bill No. 55 of the provincial legislature officially incorporated the town of Leaside. As a product of colonial expansionism from Great Britain, the Garden City …more
Leaside is one of the most attractive neighbourhoods for families who want to raise kids in a safe and tight-knit community. The moment you get off Bayview, Eglinton or Laird you feel a sense of …more
“Our (new) neighbours have turned their home into an Airbnb party house. It is not their primary residence. Last Tuesday, it was transformed into a rave scene – hundreds of teenagers, bouncers at the door, …more
As we head back to school, we will see the usual increase in home inventory. The fall market, while a busy one, is not quite as robust as the spring. Those thinking of taking advantage …more
As was expected, home prices in Leaside and Bennington Heights are not just rising – they are leaping up. A bungalow on a 29.5-foot lot sold in May for 57 percent more than its list …more
Is it time to put on your space suit and buckle up? Probably yes, if you want to sell a semi-detached home here. The rolling yearly figures, from May 2015 to the end of this …more
April and May are considered our busiest months so expect very large prices in Leaside and Bennington Heights this spring. For example, some sales that have already happened: Several homes sold that would be considered …more
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