Will Six-Storey Wood Frames Affect Affordability in Ontario?
With proposals for wooden framed buildings becoming more and more popular in architecturally forward places like Stockholm and British Columbia, it was just a matter of time before Ontario came to terms with the overall superior benefits of accepting
Mixing it Up
Few phrases are more omnipresent in the descriptions of condominium developments these days than “mixed-use.” It has become a given that a mixed-use development succeeds far more often than a straight-residential approach. Giving people a place to
New Townhomes Selling Well Throughout Fall 2014
As predicted, September 2014 has proved to be the busiest month of the year for new low-rise sales as Trimart Research Corporation receives more and more sales figures from various builders across the Total Market Area. Because of the large amount of new
The Lowdown on Living Together from a Real Couple!
To gain more insight on the topic of living together as a couple, we interviewed Josh and Jackie, a couple who have been living together for approximately four years. They’ve been dating for a little more than six years and have rented apartments in
There are 2.2 million empty bedrooms in Toronto
I’ve written often about the transition to condo living, and I believe we are more and more embracing of the idea of close community. While some turn to condo living because they’re simply priced out of the detached market, there is an increasing segment
According to four out of five experts I just made up …
By: Sam ReissI love statistics. They’re bendier than a yoga instructor and more changeable than Bob Rae. Very useful for supporting either (or both) sides of any argument, such as whether or not we are on the cusp of a condo crash (more on that in a
Tips for owning a dog in a condo building
Despite rising prices, high density condo apartments are still the most relatively affordable housing option in the Greater Toronto Area. This means more people are buying this type of housing, which means more dogs are also living in condo buildings.
Why you need to explore Toronto by foot, bike, and boat
‘Walkability’ is becoming increasingly important for Greater Toronto Area residents, and developers are placing more emphasis on master-planned communities that feature walkable designs. Walkable cities are about more than the convenience of amenities
Bentley Flanders: Decor Tips for Your Small Home
With condo sizes getting smaller, those of us without a designer bone in our body are finding it more and more difficult to decorate our homes. Luckily, we recently had the opportunity to ask the owners of Bentley Flanders for a few tips.Bentley Flanders
Do You Want to Live in a Smart City?
Everything in our lives seems to be getting “smarter.” More and more people are carrying around smartphones; we have in-home systems that learn from our repetitious behaviour in order to provide the perfect ambience for us to live in; and we have smart
