MARK CULLEN: Grow Your Own – Seed Starting Tips
As we wade out of the deep freeze of a Canadian winter, I am reminded that spring is not all that far away when I look at the list of seeds that need starting this time of year.Some of the favourites that you should consider sowing right now include
Grove at Grand Bay by BIG Architects
Occassionally on the HomesAndCondosBlog, we take a step back from examining local architects’ designs, and check out what some of our favourite international architects are up to. This week, we visited BIG Architects’ website, and lucky us, we found a
Attempting to understand the new mortgage rules
As new mortgage rules take effect this week that make stress-testing mandatory for all insured mortgages, I’m left scratching my head. The new rule requires a stress-test for all insured mortgages, i.e. it will affect any prospective buyer with less than
3 Easy Steps for the Most Organized Kitchen
William Morris is famous for his attitude towards living and the idea that you should “have nothing in your home that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” This month we’re following in the footsteps of Morris’ mantra and sharing ways
TIFF in the Park: The Perfect Summer Evening
What better way to enjoy a clear summer evening than an outdoor movie? A number of Toronto organizations host outdoor movie nights around the city; one of our favourites during the summer is TIFF in the Park.This year, the theme of TIFF in the Park is
3-bedroom condo leases in the Greater Toronto Area soar by 47%
According to the Toronto Real Estate Board’s second quarter data, there were 9,749 condos rented through the MLS system in the second quarter of the year. This is nearly a 15% year-over-year increase.
Improving your outdoor space with love and affection
Leading up to the National Home Show, we had a chance to pick the brain of outdoor expert, Peter Bonanno, Owner, Curb Appeal Concepts Inc. In the spirit of this month’s “Love” theme and with spring in sight, we asked him about backyard renos!
Trimart: New Low-Rise Market on Track
As of the end of July, the Total Market Area has accumulated 10,489 new low-rise sales in 2013. This is 58% of Trimart’s annual forecast, which means the low-rise market is on pace to hit Trimart’s expected annual sales number by the end of the year.
Whitby Meadows draws huge crowd on opening weekend!
The weekend that everyone was waiting for has come and gone - we’re not talking about the early Halloween parties. Arista Homes, DECO Homes, Fieldgate Homes, OPUS Homes, and Paradise Developments opened at Whitby Meadows!This opening was a big deal
Construction at Tridel’s SQ is Starting in the Fall!
Earlier this year in February, Tridel kicked off demolition in Alexandra Park for the first condo in the master-planned community, SQ. Well, Tridel just announced that demolition is complete, so construction will be starting in the fall!We all know how
