A closer look at the outdoor amenities at Minto Westside
At the EnerQuality Awards, Minto was named the 2015 Green Builder of the Year for the second year in a row! At the end of 2015, Minto launched an incentive at Minto Westside in Toronto where purchasers received a free Nissan Leaf, one of the country’s
Building Your Dream Home - STEP 2
By Daniella Battaglini, B.A.For STEP 1, click here.By now, you should have a good understanding of what you want. If you are really eager, you will have your building lot as well.When you are searching for a lot, you may notice that a lot of builders
Trimart Report: Low-rise Continues to Thrive
The October stats show that the low-rise market is recovering at a healthy rate. Multiple builders continue to build off the success that they saw in September, proving that market saturation is not an issue just yet.Listed below are some notable sites
Will all the new low-rise releases satisfy the strong demand?
You should keep your eye out for more new low-rise sites opening in the first quarter of 2017, says Trimart Research Corporation. Demand for new low-rise housing is so strong that many builders aren’t even waiting until the busy spring time to launch.
Trimart: New Low-Rise Sales Expected to Surge
According to Trimart Research Corporation, new low-rise sales are slow due to “shifting economic times.” But, you should expect to see site traffic increase dramatically during the first few months of 2014 as builders adjust their marketing strategies to
Decisive Action Needed on OMB Reform
The debate over the viability of the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) continues with some cities arguing the board doesn’t take the desires of its residents into account when making rulings and others saying the OMB favours wealthy builders, who can afford
Building Communities Beyond the Bricks and Mortar
Every year, builders and developers in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) launch campaigns to raise money for the neighbourhoods in which they’re building and other charitable organizations. As a part of our 2014 Year in Review, we want to look back and
Homebuyers continue to flock to new home openings and releases
With the new low-rise inventory hitting record lows, homebuyers have their fingers on the pulse and builders are aggressively marketing their new openings and releases, says Trimart Research Corporation.Last month, there were around 30 new openings and
Walkability: Stroll and Roll
For the third year in a row, we’re bringing back the Walkability series! The idea of designing walkable cities has come a long way since the early 2000s, and even since a few years ago. Many developers and builders of new master-planned communities in
Hardwood or Laminate: Which is better?
When you go to your builder’s décor centre or the local flooring store to choose hardwood or laminate, do you feel overwhelmed? Why choose hardwood or laminate? Is one better than the other? I visited TORLYS showroom recently and received a refresher
