Condos Today and the Art of Architecture
By David EisenstadtIn Toronto, condominiums are flourishing as the new home choice of residents and investors. Condos are also helping to fuel the renters’ market, and the appeal is understandable. Living in one of these new buildings brings with it a
The Next Phase of Mixed-Use Development
As Sam Reiss mentioned earlier in September, the term “mixed-use” has been thrown around a lot lately in the new home industry. Currently, the term refers to a building with a variety of uses, from residential, to commercial, to retail - but what if
TARION: The Downside of Side Agreements
By Tarion:If it’s not included in your Agreement of Purchase and Sale, it’s not covered by TarionWhen purchasing a new home or condominium, it isn’t unusual for a homebuyer to negotiate a “side agreement” with a builder. This is when builder offers
Energy-efficient housing made more affordable
As the price of energy continues to rise, homebuyers are becoming more conscious of the energy efficiency of their potential home. Today, more options exist to buy an energy efficient abode than ever before. The growing demand for energy efficiency has
6 reasons why you should live at Summerside in Port Elgin
It’s rare to find a community that offers a waterfront neighbourhood and the convenience of nearby amenities, which is why Reid’s Heritage Homes’ Summerside community in Port Elgin has been so successful! There is a new block of two-storey townhomes at
LIV: Coming To Burlington!
When there is a city as loved as Burlington, it is difficult to make an addition to it, and have that addition be an improvement, but we think that DiCarlo Homes has pulled it off with their brand new community, LIV.
Feature: Danco House Raising & Moving
Who is Danco House Raising & Moving?The second company we are featuring for this month’s theme, “Suppliers in the new home industry,” is Danco House Raising & Moving. Danco is actually more of a service than a supplier, but with some of the
The winners of the 2015 EnerQuality Awards
Last week, EnerQuality announced the winners of the 2015 EnerQuality Awards at a sold out Toronto gala. The EnerQuality Awards recognize those in the new home industry who push the boundaries of sustainable, green, and energy efficient design. Therefore,
Contemporary urban living showcased at Fresh Towns Interior Design Event
You may have heard that Greatwise Developments recently opened Phase 2 of Fresh Towns in Ottawa. Coinciding with the opening, Greatwise also hosted the Interior Design Event for purchasers and those interested in buying a new home at Fresh Towns.
Toronto is the 12th least affordable housing market in the world
Earlier this year, Toronto was listed as one of the top 10 least affordable housing markets in the world. A new report suggests that Toronto is becoming a slightly more affordable place to buy a home.
