You can start looking for a new home as soon as you have been approved for your mortgage. Toronto offers several different neighbourhoods that you can potentially call home in the downtown area. The key is finding the right neighbourhood for your own wants and needs.

At the very core of downtown Toronto are the fashion and financial districts. These areas fall below Queen Street and between Bathurst and Yonge. It is the core of the entertainment district in Toronto and it is home to the Rogers Centre and the CN Tower. Although it is close to many restaurants and theatres there are few houses in the area. If you want to live in this area you will need to settle for a condo. This means that it is not ideal for families, but the location means that you will be close to amenities such as your childrens dentist. Toronto's South Annex, located in the area of Bathurst and Bloor, is a beautiful neighbourhood with many of the nice brick townhomes in Toronto. There are also parks in the area making it a nice location for families. This Bloor Street neighbourhood - 35 Hayden St. is located near the University of Toronto, which makes it an ideal place for professors to call home.

Kensington is a well known Toronto neighbourhood even outside of the city thanks to the sit-com "The King of Kensington". This eclectic and artistic neighbourhood is particularly known for the heart of the neighbourhood known as Kensington Market. This area has many art galleries, restaurants, and interesting shops that spill out onto the street.

West of Kensington is Toronto's "Little Italy" neighbourhood. This neighbourhood was founded by Italian immigrants who have had a lasting impression on the area, even as new immigrants change the makeup of the neighbourhood.

Cabbagetown is a neighbourhood in the eastern part of downtown Toronto. The neighbourhood was originally settled by Irish immigrants who grew cabbages in their front yards, and so the neighbourhood came to be known as Cabbagetown. Today the makeup of the neighbourhood has changed considerably with many immigrants from China and other areas in south-east Asia. This neighbourhood is somewhat out of the downtown core so it is easier to find a house, making it a great alternative to Bay St. or Yorkville condominiums

When it comes time to finally decide on a neighbourhood to call home it is best to visit the neighbourhood and get a feel for it yourself.