Real Impact Group

Kinda chic to love where you live.

And after living in Toronto for more than two decades, I still genuinely love calling this city home.

I love that on a random Saturday, we can grab dim sum in North York, head downtown for a festival, have dinner somewhere completely different, and still be home in our quiet neighbourhood by the end of the night.

I love that my kids are growing up surrounded by people from all over the world.

Different languages. Different foods. Different traditions. Different stories.

To them, that’s just normal life.

I love that we get four completely different seasons.

Summer evenings by the waterfront. Fall colours in the ravines. Skiing, snowboarding and skating in the winter. That first warm patio day in spring when the entire city suddenly comes alive again.

I love that there’s always something happening.

Street festivals. Farmers’ markets. Concerts. Sports. Theatre. Neighbourhood events. New restaurants. Parks. Trails. Beaches.

But what I probably appreciate most is that Toronto gives our family access to a big city without feeling like we have to live in the middle of one.

We live in a quiet residential neighbourhood in North York.
We have a backyard. Parks nearby. Schools and community around us.

Yet downtown is still close enough for a spontaneous night out, Pearson airport is accessible when we want to travel, and when we need nature, we can be outside the city exploring within a couple of hours.

Is Toronto perfect? Definitely not.

Housing is expensive. Traffic can test your patience. Winter occasionally makes you question your life choices.

But somewhere along the way, I stopped thinking about where else I’d rather live and started appreciating just how much we have right here.

Maybe loving where you live is actually kinda chic.

And Toronto, I still choose you. ❤️

If you’re thinking about moving to Toronto but aren’t sure which neighbourhood or suburb is right for your family, I’ve got you.

Comment “GUIDE” and I’ll send you my guide to Toronto’s most popular neighbourhoods and suburbs, including home prices, school ratings, population, household income, and more.

A new Sicilian street food spot has opened in Toronto.

Ammucca is now serving authentic Sicilian eats in Corso Italia at 1154 St. Clair Ave. W.

Here’s what you can expect:
🍙 Handmade arancini
🥙 Crispy supplì
🍝 Fresh pasta
🥪 Traditional Sicilian sandwiches
👨‍🍳 Family-run with recipes inspired by Catania

The new spot is mostly geared toward takeout, making it an easy stop for authentic Sicilian comfort food on the go.

💬 What’s your favourite Italian street food? Let us know below!

Sources and credits: Very Toronto

📌 Save this post for your next food run and tag someone who needs to try this new spot.

Be sure to follow on Instagram. My name is Khoa Le. I’m a local realtor and I keep up with what’s going on around Toronto and surrounding areas so you don’t have to!

Side effects of living in Toronto may include…

1️⃣ Becoming a food snob without realizing it.

The Michelin Guide features around 90 restaurants in Toronto and the surrounding area, but some of my favourite meals are still the little neighbourhood spots.

Vietnamese pho. Korean BBQ. Persian kebabs. Japanese ramen. Jamaican jerk. Italian pasta. Dim sum. Thai food.

You can basically eat your way around the world without leaving the city.

2️⃣ Thinking 20 minutes is enough for a completely different experience.

We can go from our quiet North York neighbourhood to downtown for a Raptors game, concert, museum, or dinner, then come home to a quieter residential neighbourhood.

I love having access to both.

3️⃣ Your kids grow up thinking multiculturalism is completely normal.

Different languages, foods, traditions, and cultures are simply part of everyday life here.

As someone who moved to Canada from Vietnam at 18 years old, I really appreciate this about raising our kids in Toronto.

4️⃣ Having way too many options every weekend.

Festivals. Markets. Concerts. Sports. Parks. Neighbourhood events.

The problem isn’t finding something to do. It’s deciding what to choose.

5️⃣ Forgetting you live in Canada’s biggest city.

One minute you’re surrounded by traffic and buildings. Then you turn onto a trail and suddenly you’re walking through a ravine surrounded by trees.

That contrast is one of my favourite things about Toronto.

6️⃣ Getting spoiled by having an international airport so close by.

From North York, Pearson is about a 20–30 minute drive, with direct flights around the world.

A weekend getaway, family vacation, or trip back to Asia doesn’t have to start with a long journey to the airport.

Toronto definitely isn’t perfect. But after living here for so many years and raising our family here, these are things I’ve probably started taking for granted.

If you’re thinking about moving to Toronto but aren’t sure which neighbourhood or suburb is right for your family, I’ve got you.

Comment “GUIDE” and I’ll send you my guide to Toronto’s most popular neighbourhoods and suburbs, including home prices

A massive redevelopment has been proposed for North York.

The Victoria Square Shopping Plaza at Sheppard and Victoria Park could be replaced with seven towers up to 49 storeys tall, bringing more than 3,600 new condo units, retail space, a public park, and new cycling infrastructure.

The proposal would be built in phases and is also designed with a possible future Line 4 subway extension in mind.

Let me know your thoughts about this project 👇

Sources and credits: Urban Toronto

Be sure to follow on Instagram. My name is Khoa Le. I’m a local realtor and I keep up with what’s going on around Toronto and surrounding areas so you don’t have to!

Comment “303” and I’ll send you all the details on this one.

Custom rebuilt. Top-rated school zones. Strong community feel. Walk-out basement with space for a nanny or in-law suite. A deep 145-foot lot in Armour Heights.

This is the kind of Toronto home that gives a family room to actually grow into it.

The home has been custom rebuilt with everyday family life in mind...

Open spaces where everyone ends up together.

A backyard with actual room to use.

A second floor designed around the bedrooms and laundry.

And a finished lower level that gives you options when family comes to stay, the kids get older, or you need separate space for a nanny or in-laws.

✅ 4+1 bedrooms

✅ 6 bathrooms

✅ 2,700 sq ft (above grade)

✅ Designer kitchen with quartz surfaces + waterfall island

✅ Large family room with walkout to the backyard

✅ Primary suite with private balcony, walk-in closet + 5-piece ensuite

✅ Finished walk-out basement

✅ Nanny/guest suite with its own ensuite

✅ Second laundry area downstairs

✅ Private office on main floor + mudroom

✅ Attached garage

✅ 42.5 x 145 ft lot

✅ Annual property taxes: $13,016
..And the location is a big part of this one.

You’re in Armour Heights, North York with that established neighbourhood feel people specifically look for, while still being close to the Bathurst Corridor, shopping, dining, everyday amenities and Highway 401.

And for families thinking long term, the home is located within the Summit Heights PS and William Lyon Mackenzie CI school zones.

You’re not just getting a beautifully rebuilt house here.

You’re getting the space for kids, guests and extended family without everyone having to live on top of each other.

Comment “303” and I’ll send you all the details.

Listing courtesy of Karin Rotem .rotem | Re/max Realtron Realty Inc.

One of Toronto’s hottest new Vietnamese restaurants has officially opened.

Nam 6ix is now open in Henry Farm at 2111 Sheppard Ave. E., bringing the team behind Banh Mi Nana to Toronto with a much bigger menu of regional Vietnamese dishes.

On the menu:
🥟 Bánh bèo & bánh khọt
🍚 Sticky rice dumplings
🐟 Clay-pot fish
🦀 Fresh seafood
🦪 Grilled oysters

🔥 The restaurant has already been packed, with long waits and some dishes selling out during opening week, so arriving early is recommended.

💬 Is this your next restaurant to try? Tell us what you’d order first!

📌 Save this post for your next food adventure and tag a friend who needs to check this place out.

Sources and credits: Very Toronto

Be sure to follow on Instagram. My name is Khoa Le. I’m a local realtor and I keep up with what’s going on around Toronto and surrounding areas so you don’t have to!

Close to the Beach. 3 sun decks. True in-law suite. Family-friendly neighbourhood.

Just 20 minutes to Downtown Toronto.

Comment “70” and I’ll send you all the details on this incredible home.

This is the kind of home that grows with your family.

The kind where everyone has their own space.

Where grandparents can stay comfortably.

Older kids have their own level.

Guests never feel like guests.

Located in the heart of The Beaches in Toronto, this custom rebuilt home blends modern design with everyday functionality across four finished levels.

✅ 5+2 bedrooms | 6 bathrooms

✅ Approximately 2,590 sq ft above grade

✅ Separate lower-level in-law suite with kitchen, 2 bedrooms & walk-up

✅ Three private sun decks

✅ Designer kitchen with Wolf & Sub-Zero appliances

✅ Massive 8-ft waterfall island

✅ Open concept living with floor-to-ceiling patio doors

✅ Gas fireplaces & built-in speaker systems

✅ Third-floor primary retreat with spa-inspired ensuite, freestanding tub & dual walk-in closets

✅ Smart home features including security cameras & smart doorbell

✅ Property Taxes: $12,970 (2025)

And let’s talk about the location for a second...

This is why people dream about living in The Beaches.
Walk to the beach.
Parks around the corner.
Family-friendly streets.
Excellent schools.

And you’re still only about 20 minutes from Downtown Toronto.

Homes that combine this much space, flexibility and location don’t come around very often.

Comment “70” and I’ll send you all the details.

Listed by Tina Zheng | Homecomfort Realty Inc.

🚇 A major milestone has been reached on the Yonge North Subway Extension.

Crews have completed the tunnel launch shaft, clearing the way for two tunnel boring machines that will dig more than six kilometres of new subway tunnels from Finch Station toward Richmond Hill.

Construction is also ramping up at Yonge and Steeles, where road changes and station work are set to begin as this massive transit project moves forward.

Sources and credits: Urban Toronto

Be sure to follow on Instagram. My name is Khoa Le. I’m a local realtor and I keep up with what’s going on around Toronto and surrounding areas so you don’t have to!

Every now and then, I think about our first home.

We loved our semi. It was perfect for that stage of life and helped us build the life we have today.

After living in our detached home for many years, I’ve realized how many little things have quietly become our new normal.

1️⃣ Inviting people over.

If you know me well, I love to host and build community through gatherings.

Hosting used to take planning. Would everyone fit? Where would people park?

Now, family dinners, BBQs, bonfires, and birthdays happen without a second thought.

The biggest upgrade wasn’t the extra space.

It was how much more connected we became.

2️⃣ The quiet.

I never realized how much peace mattered until we moved.

Now I cherish quiet mornings with coffee in the backyard or working from my home office with the windows open.

3️⃣ Our backyard became another room.

The boys simply open the back door.
Soccer.
Water fights.
Camping in the backyard.

Some of our favourite family memories have happened without leaving home.

4️⃣ Storage isn’t something we think about anymore.

Bikes.
Sports equipment.
Camping gear.
Holiday decorations.

Our semi always had us asking, “Where are we going to put this?”

Now we simply have room for the life we’ve built.

5️⃣ Home became our favourite destination.

We still love travelling, but coming home is one of my favourite feelings.
Seeing the garden.
The backyard.
Neighbours waving hello.

It reminds me we’ve built more than a house.

We’ve built a HOME.

Looking back, moving to a detached home didn’t make us happier.

It simply gave us more room to enjoy the life we were already building.

Every home we’ve lived in was perfect for that season of life.
This one just happens to be the chapter we’re in now.

If your current home is starting to feel a little smaller than it used to, DM me “MOVE.”

I’ll help you figure out whether it’s time for your next chapter and build a plan that fits your family, your goals, and your timeline.

Sometimes the best next move isn’t moving tomorrow.
It’s having a plan for when the time is right.