Head to Paris for the Grand Opening of Village on the Grand!
Commonly referred to as “the prettiest town in Canada,” Paris, Ontario might be where you find your dream home; especially with Kingwood Homes hosting the grand opening of Village on the Grand on April 5!We recently caught up with Jeff Wilson, owner of
Local Planning Appeal Tribunal replacing the OMB
The province of Ontario just passed legislation that should give communities a stronger voice when it comes to development and the future of their neighbourhoods. The Build Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017, will replace the
The OHBA Awards of Distinction 2013
It’s that time of year - the finalists for the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) Awards of Distinction 2013 have been released, submissions are no longer being accepted, and the countdown to the big day has begun!2013 Awards of DistinctionAny
Tips to help you prepare for the worst snowstorm
According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, southern Ontario is in for a cold, wet winter with plenty of rain and snow. Are you ready? We just had our first taste, but what are you going to do if we get hit harder than that?
Phase 2 of Mayfield Village is Coming this Fall!
For the last few years, Brampton has seen the most new low-rise development out of every city in Southern Ontario. This year alone, Brampton has seen around 3,000 new low-rise sales, and cities like Milton and East Gwillimbury are following far behind
Why Downtown is Not Attractive to Families
One of the talking points in the recent Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) mayoral debate to discuss new development in the city of Toronto, was the significance of family units in new residential buildings.Both John Tory and Olivia Chow stated
Is the OMB Stifling Democracy?
I’ve said before that the Ontario Municipal Board is broken, and the process needs an overhaul. The best I can come up with is a jury system that drafts residents, business owners and employees in disputed areas to ad hoc committees for a given period
Are You on the Search for a Modern Townhome in Kitchener?
We love how low-rise home builders are bringing that downtown look to smaller towns and communities throughout Southern Ontario. One of the latest examples of this is Savic Homes’ newest community, Avalon Urban Towns, in Kitchener.The modern-contemporary
The winners of the 2017 OAA Awards
The winners of the 2017 OAA Awards have been announced! The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) unveiled the winners of the Design Excellence category, as well as the winners for Best Emerging Practice, Concept, Landmark Designation, G. Randy Roberts
How will cannabis legalization affect Toronto real estate?
Recreational cannabis will be legal in Ontario next month. In my circles, there’s either a positive or neutral stance on the matter, for the most part. As the hype builds, I can’t help but wonder how it will affect the Toronto real estate market.
