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Real Estate: Identity theft!

March 1, 2018 Guest Contributor

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

A street in Leaside.
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Leaside: how the former town is faring under The Fair Housing Plan

November 1, 2017 Guest Contributor

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

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Short-term rental brouhaha in Leaside

August 1, 2017 Staff

“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

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12 months price jump 13.5 percent

September 1, 2016 Guest Contributor

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

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Supercost, up, up and away

July 1, 2016 Guest Contributor

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

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Semi-detached homes hit over 19% increase

June 1, 2016 Guest Contributor

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

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Look for higher home prices

May 1, 2016 Guest Contributor

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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30-foot frontage? That’s worth $1.3 million

March 1, 2016 Guest Contributor

Even if your Leaside bungalow is a tear-down, it’s still worth more than a million bucks if you have a 30-foot frontage. A South Leaside bungalow with a 30-foot frontage recently sold for over $1.3 …more

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Fewest home sales in 10 years

February 1, 2016 Staff

The number of home sales in Leaside and Bennington Heights last year was the lowest in 10 years. Only 162 homes traded hands in 2015 compared to the 10-year average of 220 homes per year. …more

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Yearly home values up 8.14% for 10 years

January 1, 2016 Guest Contributor

Over the last 10 years Leaside homes have averaged an annual return of 8.14 percent. These are great numbers and the distinct lack of inventory has helped keep the values up. Leaside has averaged 220 …more

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  • These Leaside dads got grit!
  • The Don Valley through an Indigenous lens
  • Enhancing Leaside’s green space 
one park and tree at a time
  • Illuminating Leaside’s Indigenous history. Who lived here before you?
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