April is when Toronto really starts to come alive. With the promise of sunnier days ahead and hopefully warmer temperatures, you can feel the energy on the streets slowly starting to build! There’s a lot happening in our city, including the return of Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrored Room at the AGO. Scroll down for a list of more April events, design trends, and budget friendly restaurants.

Earlier this week, the Bank of Canada held the key rate steady after 7 consecutive rate reductions! As we can see from the number of new listings, sellers are still optimistic about the market, but what will it take for the buyers to come back? That article is below.

That said, properties are still moving, but it takes an experienced agent and a combination of timing, pricing, staging, and marketing to get a home sold. If you're thinking about making a move this spring, now is the time to get in touch!

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!

Brian Elder

Sales Representative,

SAGE Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage

416-483-8000

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brian@be-at-home.com

A play about the dark side of foodie culture, a cinematic night of otherworldly music, an all-Canadian coast-to-coast comedy show, the return of the Infinity Room, and much more — here are all the things happening in the city this month that you won't want to miss.

After a long and arduous Toronto winter, we are all ready to satiate our spring cravings. From restaurants with Michelin buzz to hidden gems and speakeasy-style haunts, the best new restaurants in Toronto are just waiting to help usher in the warmer weather.

Home Design Trends for 2025

Want to refresh your living space for 2025? Now’s the perfect time to swap outdated design ideas for fresh, inviting updates — and it may be simpler than you think. From grounding hues to curvy details and more, here are the latest home design trends that can help you create a space you’ll love to come home to.

The Bank of Canada surprised many this month by holding interest rates steady in response to the instability of what’s happening in the US. Governor Tim Macklem said “We still do not know what tariffs will be imposed, whether they'll be reduced or escalated and how long all of this will last.” Have a look at my latest blog post for more.

35A Spruce is at the end of the row in a quiet, family-friendly, shared lane, enclave of 6 Victorian-styled Freehold townhomes built in 1997. Meticulously renovated with almost 1700sf of living space, this home has 3 storeys, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, a renovated kitchen with raised ceilings, granite countertops and backsplash, and upgraded appliances. Featuring an open concept main floor living area with gas fireplace combined with dining room with hardwood floors and walk-out to an oversized low maintenance deck/backyard. The third floor primary bedroom retreat includes a private, south-facing balcony and 5-piece ensuite with soaker tub and extra large shower. The lower level has a powder room, laundry and an entrance to a private built-in garage. Steps to Riverdale Park, Spruce Court public school, transit, shopping, restaurants and more.

This rare find, situated in a 1920's Spanish Colonial-inspired, purpose built co-ownership apartment building with only 23 units, exudes elegance and charm with generous room proportions, original doors and trim, and quality hardwood flooring. Updated and lovingly maintained, this one bedroom suite offers a modern renovated eat-in kitchen/dining area and living room with an original ornamental fireplace. With extra storage/office space off the living room! The neighbourhood offers a perfect balance between residential and urban. Walking distance from Yonge and Eglinton, shopping, entertainment, sports facilities, transit including the LRT, and green spaces. It is rare to find all these features in one neighbourhood and rarer to find a small scale walk-up building with units for purchase. Rarer still to find all of this in a century heritage building!

GTA REALTORS® reported 5,011 home sales through TRREB’s MLS® System in March 2025 – down by 23.1 per cent compared to March 2024. New listings in the MLS® System amounted to 17,263 – up by 28.6 per cent year-over-year. On a seasonally adjusted basis, March sales were down month-over-month compared to February 2025.