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TORONTO NEIGHBOURHOODS

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        HOGGS HOLLOW TORONTO Nestled between Yonge Street and York Mills Road and ending where the Rosedale Golf Club sits, Hoggs Hollow, Toronto is a beautiful and vibrant neighbourhood waiting for you to explore! Rich in history, Hoggs Hollow, Toronto was originally named after James Hogg. Arriving in 1824 to Toronto from Scotland, he operated the most successful whisky distillery and grist mill in the valley. The estate was subdivided in 1856 and four of the original Hogg’s Hollow houses are still standing (albeit with extensive renovations). Two of the original houses were relocated and now serve as the entrance to Auberge du Pommier restaurant. The other two original properties can be found at 1 and 5 Old Yonge Street. The majority of the homes in the neighbourhood were built from the 1920s through to the 1960s. When you visit Hoggs Hollow, you will feel like you are travelling through time. Some homes will be in the style of English Cottage,...

TORONTO'S NEW, HOT NEIGHBOURHOODS!

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UP AND COMING NEIGHBOURHOODS IN TORONTO The most famous phrase in real estate is “location, location, location.” This is true of established neighbourhoods, but how do neighbourhoods become established? How can you tell which are the up and coming neighbourhoods in Toronto 2020? Here are some important things to consider as well as a quick list of neighbourhoods to look out for in the coming year. Transportation Everyone wants to live as close as possible to public transportation so they can keep their commutes short and more affordable. This is why properties that are located close to subway lines or bus routes have a high value. Up and coming neighbourhoods in Toronto 2020 will be situated where subway lines, bus routes and LRTs are planned to be built. This way they will be affordable when you purchase them now, and when the transportation lines start running you will enjoy a sizeable appreciation in the value of your property. Local Economy Some people tend to stray...