Observer Walt
Senior Member
I'm pretty late coming to this discussion, but a couple of random thoughts:
I like the idea of renting rather than buying, at first, as you can check various neighbourhoods before making the big commitment of buying. You will find Toronto real estate prices high by comparison to Florida, especially now.
The most important advice I can think of: Assuming that one or both of you will be working, get your jobs in place first, then your permanent residential arrangements. In my conversations with newcomers to Toronto, the theme I hear repeatedly is surprise at how long it takes to commute, so the obvious thing is to minimize that by living reasonably close to your job(s).
Check restrictions on pets before renting. Some places (condominiums) limit the size of dogs, and a few do ban them outright.
Just wondering if you have any experience living in a snowy winter. Not meant to be sarcastic, but it's an adjustment.
I would poke my eyes out before living in St. James Town as someone has suggested. On the other hand some neighbourhoods in close proximity are nice.
I agree with the suggestion that High Park would be a nice area, especially for dog lovers. The off-leash area in the park is well known as a place to socialize for dog owners.
The comment is humourous / cynical, referring to the tendency of some Toronto residents (including several on this forum) to look down on Mississauga and to miss its obvious appeal The reference may go over the heads of those from outside the area.
Best wishes.
I like the idea of renting rather than buying, at first, as you can check various neighbourhoods before making the big commitment of buying. You will find Toronto real estate prices high by comparison to Florida, especially now.
The most important advice I can think of: Assuming that one or both of you will be working, get your jobs in place first, then your permanent residential arrangements. In my conversations with newcomers to Toronto, the theme I hear repeatedly is surprise at how long it takes to commute, so the obvious thing is to minimize that by living reasonably close to your job(s).
Check restrictions on pets before renting. Some places (condominiums) limit the size of dogs, and a few do ban them outright.
Just wondering if you have any experience living in a snowy winter. Not meant to be sarcastic, but it's an adjustment.
I would poke my eyes out before living in St. James Town as someone has suggested. On the other hand some neighbourhoods in close proximity are nice.
I agree with the suggestion that High Park would be a nice area, especially for dog lovers. The off-leash area in the park is well known as a place to socialize for dog owners.
Sorry, already have a pair of lesbians with dogs in Toronto. Try Mississauga.
The comment is humourous / cynical, referring to the tendency of some Toronto residents (including several on this forum) to look down on Mississauga and to miss its obvious appeal The reference may go over the heads of those from outside the area.
Best wishes.