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No doubt London is stylish, but NYC is definitely more centred around appearance than Toronto. Given the average wealth of residents is far greater than that of Torontonians I wouldn't think it's much of a surprise that New Yorkers on average would be more concerned with something superficial...

I agree

My father lived in NYC for a while, and that's how he strongly feels. I've visited frequently and have many relatives there. If you think style is relegated to fashion victims on one street in NYC maybe you should take a walk along christopher st. and possibly a few other large areas in Manhattan.

Iunno, I'd have to strongly disagree with you, Torontonians as a whole are the opposite of fashion conscious, while image is very important in New York City even for the fairly poor. Whether this is a good thing or not is also a matter of opinion. It's not like I'm fashion conscious, but that's...

I always thought Toronto was always lacking in a romantic, stylish and hip vibe. I feel like that is the type of quality that attracts many tourists and the main reason Americans would pass up visiting Toronto for Montreal or Quebec City. Walking around Toronto, I just feel it lacks a certain...

I agree with you to an extent, but it is also clear Toronto is by far the most exploited and has the most legitimate gripe. As said in the article when municipalities with a population of 6200 (where a 1% increase in property tax would yield $18 000) need fundings of 2-3 million dollars to fix...

Another Hume article: It's time to drop the gloves and fight back TheStar.com - News - It's time to drop the gloves and fight back August 01, 2007 Christopher Hume Big or small, the province hurts them all. As Doug Reycraft likes to point out, every municipality in Ontario – and...

Do you have a link? I didn't see that. I read that they are probably changing it for the next vote.

Where are you getting this? I thought it would've applied to first time buyers purchasing a resale home (the large majority of homes), but not new developments, at least that's what is said in an Star article in the land transfer tax thread.

Waterfront condos in Toronto is the hottest part of the condo market right now. Look at the pdf link I posted in the real estate section and you will see waterfront condos have risen in average price of 24.5% from last year, highest of Toronto. South etobicoke has risen 17.3%, combine the two...

This might be helpful: http://www.thestar.com/article/233011 http://www3.thestar.com/static/PDF/070706_home_cost.pdf

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We're going from "who cares if 2 people buy 20 hummers as long as they're not driven it doesn't harm the environment" to "so what? even one electric car that is not driven harms the environment." C'mon now, 4 vehicles for 2 people is excessive and environmentally unfriendly, let alone 20 hummers.

lol, are you sure?

and two in the family are toddlers. I think the hybrid and the low emissions volvo were to save face. No one was supposed to know about the porsche and the Benz. Busted!

Unimaginative seems to know what he's talking about. Canoe is supposed to be one of the best in Toronto with the best views. Tell us how it turned out.

party pooper

During this world-wide real estate market boom, if you look at all the major markets and compare them with Toronto, Toronto's increases have been minimal. Seoul, London, LA, San Francisco, South Florida, New York City, Boston, Vancouver, Alberta. Look at these markets and tell me Toronto...

okay, fair enough It won't apply to you anyway.

Actually the new land transfer tax wouldn't be in effect till around next year.