Foreign buyer activity on the rise in Montreal
Before the foreign buyer tax was even implemented in Ontario, some overseas investors started looking elsewhere for good opportunities. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Montreal is showing signs of being the next hot spot
3 examples of Dundee Kilmer’s MyHome program in action
Post the Pan Am/Parapan Am Games, everyone in Toronto and the GTA knows about the Canary District, Dundee Kilmer’s master-planned community in Toronto’s east end that served as the Athlete’s Village for the Games. What some may not know about 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
New Renderings for 1 Yonge St.
1 Yonge St. is an important address for us here at the Toronto Star's NewInHomes.com. We were one of the first to report that the massive parking lot was up for sale and to speculate about its future. We discussed the amount of towers, the amenities, the
Chaz.Yorkville in Toronto Climbing Fast
We last stepped foot on the Chaz.Yorkville construction site back in July 2013; it was 45 degrees celsius - too hot for the workers to be out there. This time, it was -23 degrees celsius with the wind chill, and believe us, Chaz.Yorkville has come a long
How to research new home appliances in 4 easy steps
Do you remember your first apartment? Was it really small or worn or outdated? Did you have to settle for second-hand furniture and appliances because that was all you could afford? As your first real taste of independence, you probably looked past all
INFOGRAPHIC: What Condo Buyers are Looking for in a New Home
Earlier this year, we asked condo buyers and potential condo buyers to take a survey that outlined a few key factors that contribute to the decision to purchase a condo.64 percent of our respondents were female and 36 percent were male, with the majority
Good-bye, Honest Ed’s?
Looks like the Bloor streetscape might be about to change. Honest Ed’s, the landmark kitschy department store owned by the Mirvish family, has been quietly listed for sale, says the National Post. The Post says several real estate companies have been
The Royal Connaught: Penthouse Collection Coming Soon!
Hidden behind the veil of its industrial reputation, a grassroots cultural revival has quietly been brewing in Hamilton, Ontario. Over the last several years artists have been occupying and transforming formerly abandoned historical buildings into art
MARK CULLEN: Early Spring ‘To Do’ List
While it is difficult to know where to start where garden chores are concerned this time of year, I am about to provide clarity and eliminate that excuse for ignoring the topic.Here is precisely where you should start.Hose the place down. I am not in
