President of OAA Bill Birdsell Discusses Super Tall Towers
By Penny Munoz“I think it’s that aspect of being seen and admired from a distance...It’s phallic envy,” says Bill Birdsell, president of the Ontario Architects Association (OAA), with a chuckle. After politely excusing himself, he proceeds to elaborate
Tridel to Alter Urban Living in Toronto’s Garden District
Anyone involved in the new home industry and real estate in general has already heard of Tridel’s new Toronto condo, Alter. With such slick branding and a recently released rendering, Alter has been the talk of the town!Just last week, Tridel released
Lake House in Grimsby exceeds expectations with upgraded standards
There are many reasons to live in a community by Branthaven Homes. The architectural quality is always outstanding, the long lasting value of their homes has been proven, and their forward-thinking approach to every new project is refreshing. All that
Toronto Development Charges Increasing
It’s a new year - you know what that means? Development Charges (DCs) are going to see another jump soon. For many years, fluctuating DCs have been a hot topic in the Greater Toronto Area’s (GTA) new home market scene, mostly because it affects
How to Grow Your Own Edibles
The phenomenon of growing veggies in your own yard just gets bigger. Last year seed rack sales grew by more than 20% and this year is looking like a repeat performance.My late father used to say that a seed packet and patch of soil was always your best
Share your ideas for the Ontario Place development
The province of Ontario is looking for some fresh ideas for the Ontario Place development. What do you picture being at this site? The goal is to transform Ontario Place into a year-round attraction for local and international visitors.
New release of detached homes coming to Blue Sky in Stouffville in June!
One of the most successful new home communities in Stouffville is Blue Sky by Fieldgate Homes. Many families have been waiting eagerly for the next release and it looks like it’s finally happening.
Aspen Ridge Homes opens a new designer-decorated model at Chelsea Maple Station
Luxury, modern townhomes have become very popular throughout the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). It started off with townhomes being an affordable alternative to the increasingly expensive detached home lifestyle, but now townhomes are also a way of
Construction Update: Sync Lofts by Streetcar Developments
Streetcar Developments has been pretty busy over the past few years, and has certainly found their niche in innovative, boutique style buildings - especially when developing high profile sites. Recently, we had the opportunity to tour Sync Lofts, one of
Checklist: 6 ways to prepare your home for winter
Although autumn in Toronto has been unseasonably warm, it won’t be long before the cold winds and snow are upon us. You should take advantage of this mild weather! If you put in the work now, you’ll be all set to have a more energy-efficient home and
