TORONTOREALTYBLOG.COM BY DAVID FLEMING
The Grid
Real estate predictions for 2012
Publication: The Grid
Date Published: January 5, 2012
Caption: My pugnacious prognostications for a pleasant 2012!
The Globe
My New Condo
Publication: The Globe
Date Published: December 9, 2011
Caption: I can’t believe they featured MY new condo in the Globe without my consent! And I paid more than they quoted too! I’ll upload some photos once the renovation is finished!
The Grid
Your home is only worth what someone will pay for it
Publication: The Grid
Date Published: December 1, 2011
Caption: The old saying, “a property is only worth what somebody is willing to pay for it” rings true, but many sellers aren’t listening, and never will.
The Grid
Want to rent out your basement? Not so fast!
Publication: The Grid
Date Published: November 10, 2011
Caption: Adding a basement apartment to your house may or may not be a good financial investment. It all depends on your house, its condition, and your financial goals.
The Grid
Why you should never list your home at $1. Ever.
Publication: The Grid
Date Published: October 20, 2011
Caption: Listing your home for sale at $1.00 is a gimmick, and buyers will always see through it.
The Grid
What you need to know about condo fees
Publication: The Grid
Date Published: September 29, 2011
Caption: Every condo has monthly maintenance fees, but how much and what they pay for varies, and you need to know why
The Grid
Buying a home with a friend? Make it official
Publication: The Grid
Date Published: September 10, 2011
Caption: Don’t even think of buying a property with your boyfriend, fiancée, husband, or investment partner without hammering out a co-habitation agreement first!
The Grid
The worst client I’ve ever had
Publication: The Grid
Date Published: August 20, 2011
Caption: He was the worst client I’ve ever had, and yet I can’t escape him. I’m stuck with him for the rest of my life
The Grid
What’s the value of a brand-name street?
Publication: The Grid
Date Published: July 28, 2011
Caption: A brand name has value, whether we’re talking about cars, jewellery, or the name of a street your home is on.
The Grid
How to spark a bidding war
Publication: The Grid
Date Published: July 7, 2011
Caption: I didn’t mean for this article to come off as a “How-To Guide,” but sometimes, my words are taken out of context. Just consider that this is how the multiple offer game works
The Grid
Why you should never buy a Pre-Construction Condo
Publication: The Grid
Date Published: June 16, 2011
Caption: The ship has sailed on pre-construction as an “investment,” and now I wonder why people still put up with the risks and headaches.
National Post
Expect a bidding war if you want to buy a house
Publication: National Post
Date Published: June 4, 2011
Caption: I was asked to give my thoughts on the amount of competition in the Toronto housing market and I wasn’t at a loss for words!
The Grid
Behind the lines of a bidding war
Publication: The Grid
Date Published: May 26, 2011
Caption: Do you want to know what it’s like to be a buyer on “offer night” when a bidding war breaks out?
The Grid
Where’s the value in the newly gentrified Regent Park?
Publication: The Grid
Date Published: May 12, 2011
Caption: This might not have gone over well with online commenters who read The Grid, but I stand by my opinions.
Eye Weekly
Condo Special
Publication: Eye Weekly
Date Published: February 17, 2011
Caption: I was asked by Eye Weekly to come up with my most liked and disliked condos in the downtown core.
Metro
Is social media the future for Realtors?
Publication: Metro
Date Published: May 28, 2009
Caption: Before every Realtor in the city had his or her own blog, I was already sold on the value of social media as it pertains to real estate and all the associated industries.
Leaside Advertiser
Brick Work — The story behind old Leaside homes
Publication: Leaside Advertiser
Date Published: April 1, 2009
Caption: This was a fun interview by the neighbourhood newspaper in the area in which I grew up.
Toronto Star
Downtown is “Toronto at its Best”
Publication: Toronto Star
Date Published: January 2, 2009
Caption: Could I be more biased towards the St. Lawrence Market neighbourhood? It’s all detailed here!
