The holidays will be here before you know it, as will 2025! In the meantime, there’s a tonne of happenings in the city to enjoy — in addition to holiday parties and spending time with friends and family!

Top of my list this year is STACKT where, currently, they have a winter wonderland complete with a 100-foot-long light tunnel! I suspect it's perfect for Instagramming! And speaking of light, we’re all dealing with a lack of it these days. You’ll find a great piece below with some pro tips on how to maximize the light in your home.

Also below are three listings that you don't want to miss... if you're running out of Christmas ideas maybe one of these properties would make a great stocking stuffer !?!

Toronto's real estate market is heating up, or at least it was in November! Sales surged 40% from last year. The market tends to slow in December but with the prospect of even lower interest rates expected in the New Year, buyer activity has ramped up as prices hold steady. December could still bring surprises though. There's a Bank of Canada rate announcement on the 11th and new mortgage rules being implemented on the 15th—typically a quiet month, but perhaps not this year!

As always, I thank you for your past and future business...and any referrals of friends or family you may have are greatly appreciated!

Check out www.be-at-home.com for exciting real estate opportunities!

Wishing you all the best this holiday season,

Brian Elder

Sales Representative,

SAGE Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage

416-483-8000

www.be-at-home.com

brian@be-at-home.com

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Lighting Mistakes Designers Immediately Notice During the Winter (and How to Fix Them)

There’s something to be said for updating your home to reflect the season. Here, Architectural Digest shares decorating tips for curating your own fall fantasy that doesn’t look like the aisle of a home decor store.

Now that it’s almost the end of November, we’re seeing fewer homes coming to market; a trend that’s likely to continue through the holidays. My guess is that you can expect to see a flurry of new listings at the beginning of the year, which is all a part of the natural heartbeat of the real estate business.

Welcome to Sloane Square, located in the upscale Annex neighbourhood amongst historic mansions on a tranquil tree-lined street. This loft-style, 2-level, one bedroom suite is a rare find in today's market. Situated in a quiet enclave of low-rise, stacked townhomes, this urban getaway offers a cozy, private, west sunset-facing balcony, a super-sized primary bedroom loft-retreat overlooking the stylishly renovated, modern living/dining/kitchen "great room" with soaring ceilings and a skylight flooding the space with energy and light. This suite also features an exclusive use locker for all your extra storage needs. With A Walkscore of 97, *Convenience is key* to this gem of a property that's mere steps to transit, U of T, Michelin-star and beloved neighbourhood restos, the ROM, Yorkville, Whole Foods and all the excitement that downtown brings!

Welcome to 86 Gloucester Street! This sun-soaked, south facing suite offers expansive room sizes, peaceful neighbourhood city vistas from every room including the private balcony, and a wonderful opportunity to create your own downtown oasis. A blank slate, if you will, to allow the designer in you to make this home "your" home, in a building that offers a quiet retreat in the heart of the city. With sensational amenities including a gym, outdoor pool with lovely landscaped grounds, party room, jaw-dropping views from the rooftop terrace and top-notch security bar-none, 86 Gloucester can't be beat!

Super-sized one bedroom plus open concept, extra large den. West facing, sun-soaked neighbourhood views from the private balcony. Renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, stone counter and party-perfect centre island. Closets galore means lots of ensuite storage! Steps to transit, shopping, Loblaws, Metro, Farm Boy, LCBO, Eaton Centre, restaurants, The Village, Yonge & Bloor, TMU, U of T, hospitals and more.

GTA REALTORS® reported 5,875 home sales through TRREB’s MLS® System in November 2024 – up by 40.1 per cent compared to 4,194 sales reported in November 2023. New listings entered into the MLS® System amounted to 11,592 – up by 6.6 per cent year-over-year. On a seasonally adjusted basis, November sales were up month-over-month compared to October.