In January 2008 my partner and I took a risk and moved further West than we ever thought we would.
Not that we moved out of our City, we just gravitated into a potential "up and coming" neighbourhood.
As a Real Estate Sales person in the City of Toronto, I feel strongly that agents should be promoting all of our wonderful neighbourhoods. However, we tend to "farm" certain areas more so than others.
Well, we moved from King and Bathurst to Queen and Brock, otherwise known as Parkdale. To some, this area is a tad "dodgy" and unpredictable. To me and my other half, it's now home. And we LOVE it!!
Our city is growing everyday and as people move further out of the core, they gravitate towards the East and West ends of the City. We can all agree that the gentrification of Leslieville and Riverdale has shown a spike in the Real Estate world and we're hoping that the same will occur for Parkdale, Brockton Village, Bloorcourt Village and the Junction.
Therefore, be a supporter of new neighbourhoods, be involved in your community and you'll see what the next "Sought after Neighbourhood" will be!
Cheers!
Amy
I moved to Toronto, Ontario 12 years ago and have loved every minute of it!
Well, except for the Snow Storm of 1999 when the mayor of Toronto called in the Armed Forces to cope with the unprecedented snow fall! And as the TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) shut down operation, I watched Torontonians cross country ski to work! Now thats dedication.
We live in a city, province actually that enjoys what we call "Seasons", you know, winter, spring, summer and fall. Our city thrives on seasons; retailers, restaurateurs, sports teams and REAL ESTATE!
From the lousy "love/hate" relationship we all have with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Nuit Blanche, Winterlicious, ferry rides to the Island to Pride Weekend...Toronto has it all! Great dining, museums, shopping and of course the Torontonians!!
Ok, so my first day in Toronto, I popped out of St. Andrews Subway Station and asked a "friendly gentleman" where a certain Campus was...his response: NOTHING, just walked by and said nothing. I did a full 360, held back tears, clutched my purse (I was from the 'Burbs and thought everyone in Toronto was a mugger), and started an awkward trek in some direction. When a woman stopped me, dressed very professionally in her business suit and running shoes, and asked if I needed help. After a brief interaction, she wished me well in my studies and much success in the city. I knew I was going to love living here!
12 years later, I will always stop when I see someone who looks lost in our big/little City of Toronto.
Whether you're just visiting or relocating, Toronto is a warm and hospitable place to be...and no, we won't mug you, and not everyone ignores you...we are good, friendly people and love to meet new people!
And that's why I love living in Toronto!
Cheers!
Amy
For the past decade I have resided in many of our exciting Toronto neighbourhoods. From Yonge & Eglinton, the Annex, Cabbagetown, Historic St. Lawrence to my current home in Queen West, my knowledge
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