Condo Pro: From None to 5-Star Hotel/Condos
By Barbara LawlorI have traveled the world, and as far as I am concerned, Toronto has the most exciting condominium market anywhere. Our city has taken its place among the globe’s cosmopolitan urban centres, with enviable cultural, entertainment, dining
Inside the Not-so-Great Real Estate Crash of 2013
I was just reading the Toronto Real Estate Board’s figures for August, about which they reported more than 7,500 residential transactions, an increase of more than 20% over last year’s 6,200ish. TREB’s president said sales were up strongly this August
Sneak peek of the DuEast Condominiums amenities!
Your first look - Daniels just sent us a sneak peek of the amenities at DuEast Condominiums in Regent Park in Toronto. As usual, Daniels is exceeding expectations! Daniels shared a look at the co-working space, the kids’ zone, and the mega gym, all of
Construction is underway and only a few units remain at The Eglinton!
Every time we post about the Yonge and Eglinton neighbourhood of Toronto, we mention how it’s one of our favourites, and now that The Eglinton by Menkes is under construction, we have one more reason to love the area. In April, Menkes posted a few photos
Westbank Unveils Design Concept for Bloor and Bathurst Master-Plan
When we heard that Westbank was unveiling their preliminary design concepts for their Bloor and Bathurst master-plan in Toronto (better known as the Honest Ed’s site), we had to be there. Before we jump into the details that were announced, we should
Top 10 Things to Look for in a Pre-Construction Condominium
By Barbara LawlorThe decision to purchase a new condominium in the Greater Toronto Area is a wise one, with a multitude of choices out there beckoning with incredible beauty and value. There are always completed inventory suites available for those who
Brampton New Home Market Continues to Shine
According to Trimart Research Corporation, new low-rise sales in the Total Market Area (TMA) saw a 2.7% year-over-year increase in December 2014. With over 20,000 new low-rise sales, 2014 was the highest selling in the last six years. Greater Toronto saw
Construction Tour: Cranbrooke Village
We recently had the opportunity to take a construction tour of Options for Homes’ Toronto condo development, Cranbrooke Village. We met our tour guide on site; the Construction Superintendent, Emiliano Cervini of Deltera (Tridel’s construction
Islington Terrace: Tridel’s New Master-Planned Condo Community
Tridel may have many developments underway, but we still always get excited when a new one is announced! Tridel’s latest project is “Islington Terrace,” a three-tower condo master-plan in Toronto.The three modern condo buildings will feature one-bedroom,
Q2-2014 Condo Market Making a Comeback
Toronto-based condo research firm, Urbanation, is the most trusted resource for condo intelligence. Their Q2-2014 condo report states that there were 5,992 condo sales in the Census Metropolitan Area (CMA), making it the third strongest second quarter
