Expect many new home releases and openings this summer
There has been a lot of speculation about supply and demand in the world of Canadian real estate, specifically in Southern Ontario. A couple months of listings increasing in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) resale market and a drop in sales has some people
The argument for the OMB
The Ontario Municipal Board (OMB), the controversial arbitration body that handles land-use appeals, has been long criticized for favouring developers over residents; on more than one recent occasion, city councillors have launched a movement to have
What does BIG's King West design mean for Toronto architecture?
If you Google "Toronto architecture" and then go to “Architecture of Toronto” on Wikipedia, the opening paragraph says it is “most marked by its being the financial capital of Canada, as well as the political capital of Ontario.” It goes on to say that
Vitriol surrounding Bill 108 is another reminder that Toronto’s housing crisis is unsolvable
Bill 108, the More Homes, More Choice Act, has proposed numerous changes to land use planning in Ontario. A lot of people are not happy about the amendments and the potential impacts.
AKB Architecture Studio Wins Best Emerging Practice
Photo by Shai GilRecently, the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) announced the 2014 winners of the OAA Awards, recognizing design excellence and innovation in the industry.Out of 170 submissions, the jury of industry peers selected the winners
Any Time Is a Good Time To Buy New
The demand for different types of new housing may wax and wane, but the market is always strong in Ontario ? especially in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area
Spring Openings a Huge Success in the GTA
As we are about halfway through the second quarter of the year, Trimart Research Corporation is forecasting continued and steady sales growth for the GTA’s and Southern Ontario’s new low-rise market. According to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation,
Riverbank Lofts in Cambridge is launching on October 1st!
Exciting news for buyers looking for a new home in Cambridge, Ontario - the demolition at the American Standard site in now complete and HIP Developments has commenced construction of The Standard apartments and Riverbank Lofts.The Standard will stand 10
Village on the Grand Under Construction!
A little over a month ago, Kingwood Homes opened Village on the Grand in Paris, Ontario. Today, Phase 1 of the community is 50 percent sold and construction is well underway with first occupancy scheduled for September 2014.Village on the Grand has
Eric DenOuden Speaks out about Development Charges
View from Menkes' 365 ChurchOver the past couple years, there’s been a lot of talk about increasing development charges, but what does it all really mean? Newinhomes.com caught up with Eric DenOuden, president of the Ontario Home Builder’s Association
