My rent: $2,400 This is not the same as a $2,400 mortgage. So the next time someone tells me I'm throwing away money and should buy a house and build equity, I'll be sure to remind them of all the hidden costs of being a homeowner:

Toronto’s Elevated Office Vacancy Offers Options for Interim Science Centre Move costar.com/article/136139…’s-elevated-office-vacancy-offers-options-for-interim-science-centre-move

The hockey rink could be the telling sign, but this is reportedly the home of a former Sabre. Look at that price tag. Housing prices should be attracting players to some towns. Guesses on what this costs in say Rosedale in Toronto? homes.com/property/5057-…

Almost like the old newsroom days, having everyone together.

No short-term rentals? BC realtors worry Swifties will find it hard to locate places to stay. costar.com/article/118866…

Hey Rogers is parked in front of my driveway. How much can I charge them for “roaming” in front of my house. I mean $10/day seems fair. No? #roaming #rogers

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He told me he only wanted the CN Tower.

Random investment advice from a parked Jeep about #beartraps?

This doesn’t look like the Four Seasons Hotels to me.

Lead singer of Glass Tiger Alan Frew kicks of the Canadian Hotel Investment Conference

My heartrate spiked when I realized my older son’s laptop was missing during check-in for our flight home. It begin dropping when Air Canada’s concierge Lilian arranged for it to come from the Marriott Hotels by taxi to Schiphol. My resting heart rate is proof of her skill. Thanks!

“Individual rooms that are rented out can offer a more affordable accommodation for tenants.” Listed prices for a single room are over $1,000 in Vancouver, according to StatCan. www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quoti…

I can’t tell whether these people are having me on but there is a crowd gathered outside the new Eglinton LRT at Yonge St. and they claim to be testing as volunteers. They got a free breakfast for their heroism. Looks like an Egg McMuffin. #ttc #crosstown

Clearly not everyone is going back to the office. Not south of the border, at least.

And that’s a wrap after almost eight years CoStar News. See you Tuesday Financial Post. Time off? What’s that? I have the long weekend.

Fascinating new retailers these days. No idea what they are selling. #retail

Will this conflict escalate? #cycling #parking

Considering it will hit 40 Celsius with humidex in Toronto, couldn’t the city put the ice shavings from rinks in an enclosed play area for kids instead of leaving it outside and have dogs urinate in it?