Buying your forever home isn’t just about the chef’s kitchen or an ensuite bathroom oasis — being close to schools is one of the top priorities for many house hunting families.

2019 treated us to many memorable housing market events, with plenty of moments that the Vancouver real estate industry will be happy to forget as the clock strikes midnight.

Earlier this week, the social media platform released its Pinterest 100 annual report, a roundup of emerging trends that are projected to take off in the new year — with data to back up their picks.

Following a plodding 2019 that saw some GTA municipalities endure significant dives in market activity, the next 12 months are promising to be anything but lacklustre. Current market conditions will invariably push prices higher, barring a major economic disruption.

New York and downtown Toronto might sport similar skyscraper-studded skylines, but their condominium markets remain worlds apart.

Of all the surprises that 2019 had in store for Canadian home buyers, consistently low mortgage rates were certainly among the more pleasant and unexpected.

This listing that recently popped up in West Vancouver is giving hopeful homebuyers a chance to own an authentic piece of the 1960s.

After the twin peaks of 2016 and 2017 (the first half of the year, at least), the Canadian market was being worn down by stricter mortgage rules, rising interest rates and new regulations from provincial governments meant to cool runaway local markets.

This compact home offers plenty of character and modern charm in what is considered an unconventional dwelling, but one that makes economical use of downtown’s limited building space.

If you’re one of the many GO Transit-users who takes the train or bus every day, these up-and-coming condo and townhome new construction projects might offer you the convenience you’re looking for.

Whether you plan to ring in the 2020s with a roaring house party or on the couch with your best friend, getting into the spirit with some festive decor is always welcome.

Christmas has come early for the Toronto housing market… and it’s also going to stay late into the new year if this fresh round of predictions comes true.

This three-storey, three-bedroom unit cranks the luxury up a notch, boasting a staggering open-air staircase and a custom wine cellar.

And the writing is on the wall for Vancouver home prices to begin marching upward again too.

If private outdoor space is at the top of your home buying checklist, you don’t want to miss out on 3454 Reynolds Avenue.

Touted as “the most expensive t-shirts ever,” the collection of floorplan-embossed garments includes designs like F1-L6, made from 100 percent pure cotton, which retails for $1,599,000.