How to feng shui your outdoor space this spring
While it may seem like a bit of a buzzword remnant from the 1980s, feng shui is here to stay. In fact, feng shui has been used almost exclusively for outdoor areas since around 4000 B.C.
How Soon Will Our Homes Resemble the Hal 9000?
Iconic films such as Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey or, more recently, Spike Jonze’s Her have given us a glimpse at life in the future, where intuitive technology is seamlessly integrated into almost every facet of life. Although we haven’t
How does a condo attract end-users?
By: Sam ReissThe Toronto Dominion bank is warning that Canada is moderately “overbuilt.” TD Economist Francis Fong says the current pace of construction “well north” of the average rate of household formation; he says nation-wide it isn’t a problem, but
How much is real estate close to TTC Stations?
Torontonians may have their fair share of gripes about our local transit system – but love or hate the TTC, the truth is, it pays to own real estate with easy access to a subway or LRT stop.
How to extend the life of your outdoor space this fall
Basically overnight, the summer disappeared and there’s a chill in the air. Which begs the question, is your outdoor space ready for the chillier weather? Living in Canada, we all understand that once winter hits, we lose access to our outdoor space.
How to keep pests out of your home this fall
While it’s still pretty warm out right now, the temperature will start dipping soon, and all of Mother Nature’s creatures will start looking for a warm spot to spend the fall and winter.
How a more transparent bidding process can improve Toronto real estate
First of all, happy Halloween! Though I’m sure many of you celebrated last weekend. When it comes to Toronto real estate, I can’t think of anything much spookier than entering a blind bidding war.
See how 2 builders satisfy consumer demand in this hot market
Although it is one of those rare “good” problems to have, it’s no mean feat keeping up with consumer demand at sales offices these days. Particularly in the low-rise sector, where supply just can’t keep up with demand, builders are faced with the
How to watch for cyclists when driving in the city
Warm weather is on the horizon so the roads will soon be busier with two-wheeled commuters. At the beginning of the week, we posted a list of safety tips for cyclists who are planning on biking around the city throughout spring. One of the tips was that
How to create unique fall themed centerpieces
Fall has arrived and the holidays are just around the corner! This new season is the start of upcoming festivities for many of us. I have assembled five fall themed centerpieces as inspiration to transform your dining area for your next get-together! 1)
