Zancor Homes is Building Your Personal Castle in King City
What comes to mind when you think of your dream home? Did you just picture a castle? We did. Not a medieval castle of course; we value running water and heat. We’re thinking of a contemporary castle, like one you will find at Zancor Homes’ newest
Dig-to-Done: We Have Concrete at B.streets!
This week, the Toronto Star’s NewInHomes.com team headed up to Mirvish Village for the third installment of the Dig-to-Done series we are doing on B.streets Condos by Lindvest Properties.The last time we were at Bathurst and Bloor, the crane was up – a
Flaherty thinks privatization
By Sam ReissSince taking a number of measures over the last few years to quell the Canadian market through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp, it seems Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has done an about-face. He now says he’s done intervening and thinks
How Does the City Grow?
By Penny MunozThe third annual publication of Toronto’s City Planning Division “How Does the City Grow?” was presented recently during the Planning and Growth Management Committee meeting. How Does the City Grow? reviews both residential and
What Does the Future Hold for Honest Ed's?
Okay, so the internet exploded this morning with news of Honest Ed’s going up for sale. But, we are hesitant to get too excited about the potential of the site because: 1) We don’t know if it really is up for sale, and 2) Developers may see it as a
Does Toronto need a vacant home tax?
The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) this week issued a statement “urging caution” on the issue of a possible vacant home tax in Toronto, saying that a “measured approach to the issue can help to avoid any unintended consequences on the housing market
The dos and don’ts of moving that you need to read
Moving to a different home is one of life’s most stressful tasks. Fortunately, there are precautions you can take to make the experience less daunting. So as you prepare to move into your next home, consider these dos and don’ts:Do these during your move
Pruning 101: September is the best time to get this done!
I receive many questions from gardeners on the subject of pruning. Perhaps we know instinctively that this is an ideal time of year to get many of our plants under control and to encourage a raft of fresh new blossoms next year by pruning in early fall.
Dig To Done B.streets Is At Grade!
It’s been a while since we headed out to Bloor and Bathurst to check out one of our favourite infill projects in Toronto – B.streets by Lindvest. Although we may not have been there, the construction team at B.streets certainly hasn’t taken a break.The
Does Toronto’s Skyline Need Some Colour?
First World HotelDoes Toronto need a little colour? Considering that the vast majority of our skyscrapers are relatively monotone, it’s an interesting idea to contemplate.Why colourful skyscrapers?A recent study conducted by Emporis (an international
