The winners of the third annual Winter Stations Design Competition
The winners of the third annual Winter Stations Design Competition have been announced! Eight temporary art installations will be built on Kew, Scarborough, and Balmy Beaches in Toronto’s east end, transforming lifeguard stations into interactive works
Do we need to rethink who has access to affordable homes?
Although obviously a proponent of homeownership, as I’ve read the many reports about first-time buyers’ being increasingly priced out of the downtown market, I’ve been guilty of thinking that there are worse things that can befall a person. I believe
Canadian housing starts increased in 2016
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released its housing starts data for December 2016, announcing that national starts declined, mostly due to the slowing down of multi-unit construction. The trend measure was 198,053 units, compared to
CES 2017 sheds light on the future of the smart home
Recently, tech experts and enthusiasts from across the globe excitedly gathered in Las Vegas to welcome the next wave of big ideas at CES 2017. And while we are only one week into the new year, the abundance of innovative gadgets suggests that we are
5 common mistakes that first-time buyers make
Sometimes it seems like buying a house or condo unit is as easy as walking into a store and buying a new shirt. All you have to do is walk into a presentation or sales centre, pick a unit, sign an Agreement of Purchase and Sale, and write your cheques.
Fairview Condominiums in St. Catharines is nearly 50% sold!
We just received news that Fairview Condominiums in St. Catharines by Niagara Innovative Living is nearly 50% sold! That’s significant because there are just 27 suites in total at this new boutique condo. With construction underway, Niagara Innovative
Canada is the number one place to go in 2017
The New York Times recently published its “52 Places to Go in 2017” and guess who topped the list? That’s right, Canada took number one thanks to its “cosmopolitan cities” and “barely explored natural wonders.” The New York Times also draws attention to
Is Toronto’s resale market about to become even more unaffordable?
The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) released its resale housing market figures for December 2016, announcing that 2016 was the second consecutive year of record high sales in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Last December, there were 5,338 sales reported
Ben Myers says to expect above average price growth in the condo market
We have a feeling it’s going to be a really interesting year for the new home market. There’s been talk of a slowdown, but no talk of supply actually meeting demand. Can there be a slowdown when demand is still so strong? We recently had the opportunity
Tour the Vienna Orchards model home in East Hamilton!
Looking for a new home in Hamilton? Zeina Homes is hosting an open house at the model for their Vienna Orchards community on Saturday, February 4th. We’re giving you nearly a month’s notice because this will be a packed event and you should mark it in
