A few clear signs are emerging in this pandemic age about where the luxury real estate market is heading in the Toronto area. There is a growing interest in larger spaces, whether that's detached and semi-detached homes, townhouses, and larger condos suites in lower...
Mark Keast

Would You Buy a Luxury Car Online?
Francesco Policaro, CEO of the Policaro Group, which includes Policaro BMW in Brampton as well as Porsche and Lexus dealerships, has seen the future. Buying a vehicle online is here to stay. Related: New car review: 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class The statistics are...
Travel Restrictions Got You Down? Try These Four Toronto Luxury Stay-Cation Gems
The need for a short-term respite amid a pandemic storm becomes even more of a priority as the cold weather months set in. Yes, indoor dining is temporarily shut down to help stem the tide of rising COVID-19 numbers. But God-willing that will end in a month. And a lot...
A Trip North for Fall-Time Muskoka Golf Behind the Wheel of the New Cadillac xt6
There is fall-time golf and there's fall-time golf in the Muskoka region. It's just not comparable. Especially with a splendid tapestry of warm oranges, deep reds and a burst of vibrant golden yellows, as the summer leaves begin to change. Talk about a backdrop. Peak...
Tales From the Front Lines: What’s Really Happening in Toronto’s Real Estate Market?
A sales report from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board for August points to a record upward trajectory in the market. GTA realtors reported 10,775 residential sales that month - an increase of 40.3 per cent compared to August 2019. According to TRREB, sales were...
Property Profile: Executive Living at St. Regis Residences in the Heart of Toronto
Reading the news, you'd think that everyone is packing up their bags and moving to the suburbs because of the pandemic. Sales of luxury condos in the core have slowed. Remember, the pre-pandemic market was red hot. Not so fast, though. As people adjust more to a new...
2020 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S: A Classic Rear Engine Sports Car Meets the New, Digital Age
The moment I walked up to the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S, my first time driving one, I was struck by the smaller design and dimensions. I am 6-feet, 220 pounds, and was gearing up for a three-hour drive to Lake Huron. What went through my mind was how comfortable the ride...
Lincoln Takes a Sharp Right Turn As the MKZ and Continental Luxury Sedans Get the Axe
In January, before the world as we know it blew up, Lincoln announced it was permanently shelving production of the MKZ luxury sedan, by the end of this year. That marks the end of the sedan's 13-year run. Related: 2020 Cadillac CT4 is for hardcore driving enthusiasts...
In This New Era of Safe Distancing, a Quest To Make Private Jet Travel More Accessible to More People
In a recent issue of Vanity Fair magazine, author William D. Cohan wrote about how private jet travel had become the modern status symbol of the super rich. Private jets were a coveted currency that went far beyond just a way to get you across the country faster....