Mississauga Backing off Land Transfer Tax...For Now
Last week, we wrote about the City of Mississauga’s plan to start charging a land transfer tax, one that would add thousands of dollars to the price of a new home in Mississauga. We felt that it was unfair, and illogical, since no new services were being
Toronto real estate is about more than supply and demand
The provincial Budget was tabled last week. I was hoping for more details on the Housing Supply Action Plan, but we were simply reminded again that the Plan is in the works and will somehow increase housing supply in Ontario.
Lanterra Developments Purchases 11 Wellesley
11 Wellesley was one of the most highly debated parcels of land in the City of Toronto. Local residents were pushing for a public park on the site, but the land was owned by the Province, and they weren’t going to just hand it over to the City. Just last
56 Leonard Street by Herzog & de Meuron: Back on Track
Six years ago, when Herzog & de Meuron released their designs for their New York project, 56 Leonard Street, minds were blown, people got stoked, fists were bumped, and high-fives were had - but right before construction, disaster struck. 56 Leonard
The New Tallest Building in Europe
Remember when Renzo Piano’s The Shard was the tallest building in Europe? That’s right, “was.” That was about four months ago, so obviously, another tower has surpassed it, and it’s called Mercury City Tower.Currently under construction in the Moscow
Fairgate Towns: Preview Opening!
On Saturday, April 27, Fairgate Homes hosted a Preview Opening for registrants of Fairgate Towns in Whitby. The weather was nice and the prices were right – it was a good day to buy a new townhome!Fairgate Towns moving fast!The doors opened to a few of
The top 4 interior design trends of 2015
Was 2015 a good year for you? I am happy to say for me it may have been my best year yet! Below are our four top picks for the best interior design trends for 2015 and some tips on how to incorporate them into your home.1) Geometric prints and
BILD wins the Local Home Builders Association of the Year Award!
At the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) conference, the highlight as usual was the Awards of Distinction; we posted about the winners earlier this week. Another award that was handed out was the Local Home Builders Association of the Year Award,
It’s time to redecorate your teen’s bedroom
Since I was a teenager, my bedroom has always been my sanctuary. Most of the time, if I’m at home, I’m probably spending time in my room. Being a teenager is hard enough so the solace of a cool, comfortable, private bedroom is at its peak necessity
The Greater Toronto Area’s detached home market is making a comeback!
For the longest time, detached homes were the most popular housing type. Even when prices were skyrocketing, detached home sales in the resale market were still higher than townhomes and semis.
