4 tips for creating the perfect winter balcony
Now that December is right around the corner, it’s time to take in the patio furniture and throw away the withered annuals. But, just because the flowers and warm weather are gone doesn’t mean your balcony has to turn into a barren wasteland. There are
Not all condos— or neighbourhoods — are created equal
Urbanation reports a severe drop in condo sales in Toronto in the third quarter — 30%, headed for a 35% overall slump year over year; resales went down 32%.Chief economist David Rosenberg of Gluskin + Associates is quoted in the Globe and Mail saying
Demand spillover from GTA creating supply shortage in surrounding areas
We’re approaching the end of the first quarter of 2017 - new low-rise sales are gaining momentum, but are still low compared to last year, but not because of a lack of demand. According to Trimart Research Corporation’s latest report, February sales were
Anti-competition ruling creates more informed homebuyers
In spring of 2016, Canada’s Competition Tribunal ruled that the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) was preventing competition by prohibiting its realtor members from online disclosure of sales data, including sales prices. Last week, a
Post-secondary students come up with innovative solutions to create affordable housing
The CMHC announced the winners of the Innovation Fund Student Challenge, an initiative encouraging post-secondary students to come up with out-of-the-box solutions to address affordable housing issues in the rental market.
Reserve presents Bellefair Kew Beach Residences
Inspired to rejuvenate a 20th century church, Reserve Properties is creating an intimate condominium and retail community that blends seamlessly into The Beach's urban tapestry. Featuring just 23 contemporary condos and six sophisticated townhomes, Bellef
Exploring the New Marina at Friday Harbour
How often do you get to stand at the bottom of a marina without being over your head in water? The very rare opportunity was offered up by the partners creating Friday Harbour Resort (Geranium Corporation, Pemberton Group, ConDrain Group and Optus
INFOGRAPHIC: A Look at The Canadian Mortgage Market
There's no doubt that a healthy mortgage market fuels many different aspects of our economy. It creates jobs, stability within the real estate industry, and overall, allows people to feel more secure with their investments.With that in mind, our friends
In the Works: Landmart Homes
One of our favourite low-rise home builders in the Greater Toronto Area is Landmart Homes. They have truly proven themselves with the number of highly successful communities that they have created over the years. Landmart Homes is an award-winning
