First-time buyers find Toronto real estate market hot as ever
Semi-detached houses in the city are up 12.2% – even condos are up 1.9%.
<blockquote> <p>“We’re seeing a major culture shift and a complete redefinition of what’s desirable and the (housing) market is reflecting that now,” says veteran urban planner Ken Greenberg.“There is a new North American dream, and it’s no longer to have the suburban house and the fleet of cars. It’s living where you can buy your groceries on foot and you have access to transit.”</p> </blockquote>