Whether you're a working professional, a parent, or a student, your life is busy. Toronto is a big city, and it can take a lifetime to learn the tips and tricks of this city. Here are a few Toronto apps that will make your daily routines easier, help you find new places to wine and dine, or help you live like a local in no time.

Check out these local apps every Toronto resident should use.

Make Transportation Easy

Transit App

Whether you use public transit to make your daily commute, or you use it only on special occasions to meet friends at the bar, this handy app will let you know exactly when the next bus or streetcar is ready to arrive. It also includes information about where the nearest stop is located, prioritizes relevant

There are few purchases more exciting than your first home. New buyers are often enthusiastic about the many freedoms that come with being a homeowner, but buying a home is one of the biggest purchases you’re likely to make in your life, and it’s not one to be taken lightly.

Here are 5 Tips for First-Time Buyers in the Greater Toronto Area:

1. Hire a Greater Toronto Area Real Estate Agent

The Greater Toronto Area real estate market is full of quirks and nuances. A trained GTA real estate agent will help you find a home in a neighbourhood that best fits your budget and your needs. If you have a young family, you’ll likely be in search of a safe community where schools are nearby. If you’re a young professional, perhaps being near the heart

It’s no secret: Canadian winters are cold, and Toronto is no exception. While snow frosted tree branches and the ice along the shores of Lake Ontario may be beautiful, many Canadians quickly tire of tramping through slushy streets, chipping ice off their windshields, and cold stiff fingers.

Not to worry, there are plenty of ways to shake the chill and keep your spirits high. Here are 5 ways to keep warm in Toronto in the winter.

Get Some Exercise

There’s no better way to keep warm than getting your blood pumping, your heart rate up, and your body active. Shift some furniture around in your home so that you can practice some yoga or do some aerobics. Visit one of city’s many outdoor rinks. Nathan Phillips Square is where the Winter Festival of

The fact that Toronto was Short Listed from 238 proposals throughout the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, is wonderful news for Torontonians! We are the only Canadian city that remains in this very exciting race to the finish. As exciting as all of this is, what does it mean for the city itself? We know that 50,000 high paying jobs will be coming our way if we win the bid, but have we really thought about what that would mean for us? What will it do to the economy? What will it mean for the housing market?

We have some time to think and review what this means for our great city as the announcement won't take place until later this year. However, before we get too ahead of ourselves, let's take a step back and review what Amazon's plans are, what

With so much construction in and around the York University area it's hard to keep track of what developments may have the condo or townhome of your dreams! Essentially, York University Station has just opened, the campus is undergoing expansion and renovation, commercial buildings are going up in the area to keep up with demand, and housing is definitely sought after in this very desirable part of town. As well, just to the south of homes near York University Station there's a major redevelopment of Downsview Park that's well underway. The area is seeing permits for condo buildings, rental towers, and commercial space being developed at a fairly rapid rate.

Given so much construction is happening, let's break down some of the latest North York new

Century 21® Atria Inc., is Your Source for Toronto and GTA Living

Welcome! We're thrilled to announce the launch of c21atria.com! Our site has been designed to provide you with the valuable information you need to help make your home search as easy as possible. As your Toronto and GTA specialists, we wanted to provide our clients with a site that's both enjoyable to use and informative. Discovering Toronto and the surrounding area can be an overwhelming task, so we’ve got you covered with our innovative website and a team that’s truly second-to-none. Whether you've been on the market for awhile or a just starting, this guide has been designed for newcomers to this site, to help you search Toronto area MLS listings.

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