Marissa Qian
Dec 92 min read
Abeja District 2 Bed Assignment $650,750
The Abeja District is a master planned community by Cortel Group - a prominent real estate developer in Vaughan. Located at Southeast...
Marissa Qian
Oct 171 min read
Projects providing mortgage incentives
I read an article today on Wall Street Journal on the builders in the US are giving incentives to purchasers with lower mortgage rates....
Marissa Qian
Oct 162 min read
"A Gentleman in Moscow"
I was searching for a new book to read, and "Table for Two" was listed in top 10 in 2024. I was trying to borrow it from the library but...
Marissa Qian
Oct 102 min read
The cycles of the market
I'd like to take a deeper dive into the seasonality of the real estate market in Toronto. As we are well into Q4 of 2024, I was curious...
Marissa Qian
Oct 91 min read
Unioncity 5% Deposit
When was the last time you heard of a project that's in a prime location, under construction and only requires 5% deposit? Unioncity was...
Marissa Qian
Oct 82 min read
Angus Glen South Village New Release, back to Phase 1 Price!
This is pretty exciting stuff. I have been a long time fan of Kylemore Communities, for their quality of build and focus on well being....
Marissa Qian
Oct 72 min read
It's been a while (2024 so far)
(Captured from a 3 bedroom unit at 55 Mercer, newly finished in 2024) The last time I wrote here was a year ago. I've has some major life...
Marissa Qian
Aug 28, 20232 min read
Brightwater Assignment at Port Credit Waterfront
A rare 1 + DEN w/ 2 FULL BATH suite available in Brightwater II. Spacious layout with floor to ceiling windows. Parking and Locker...
Marissa Qian
Mar 12, 20231 min read
"Stay True" - 5/5
I finished the book from cover to cover during my vacation in Cancun. It was such a feast that I thoroughly enjoyed. Hua's writing is...
Marissa Qian
Jan 23, 20231 min read
"The Ride of a Lifetime" - 4.5/5
Well written by Robert Iger, the CEO of Disney. It feels like Robert is talking to you, and you feel this genuine and straightforward...
Marissa Qian
Jan 19, 20231 min read
"Steal Like An Artist" - 4/5
I've been reading Austin Kleon's books. "Steal Like An Artist" is his latest book, which talks about how to be creative. 10 points laid...
Marissa Qian
Jan 13, 20232 min read
Vacant Home Tax - City of Toronto & Ottawa
Effective January 1, 2023, home owners in Toronto need to declare the status of their property annually for the previous year. The goal...
Marissa Qian
Jan 12, 20232 min read
Canada's Foreign Buyer Ban
Foreign Buyer Ban is effective January 1, 2023. I'd like to share some implications and details on this policy. PROHIBITION ON THE...
Marissa Qian
Jan 11, 20231 min read
M2M Studio Assignment Deal
M2M at Yonge & Finch has been under construction for the past 2 years, and it's going to occupancy very soon, anticipated starting April...
Marissa Qian
Jan 10, 20231 min read
Olive Residences Deep Dive
I attended the Olive Residence road show yesterday with the developer - Capital Developments and I've got some updates here! The building...
Marissa Qian
Jan 9, 20231 min read
“Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?” - 3.5/5
Last book read from Mindy Kailing was her "Why Not Me?" more than 10 years ago. I very much enjoyed it as it was a very funny book and...
Marissa Qian
Jan 7, 20231 min read
North York Rental Market December 2022
North York is considered Toronto Central on the Toronto Real Estate Board. I'd like to focus on the 2 specific area, C14 (Willowdale...
