What Does the Future Hold for Honest Ed's?
Okay, so the internet exploded this morning with news of Honest Ed’s going up for sale. But, we are hesitant to get too excited about the potential of the site because: 1) We don’t know if it really is up for sale, and 2) Developers may see it as a
What does 2014 Hold for Toronto’s Condo Market?
According to a recent article in the Toronto Star by Susan Pigg, Toronto’s condo market is in for another interesting year. Simply put, closings will be high, sales will be low.Are you ready for closing costs?According to RealNet, $25 billion worth of
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
What is a Net Zero Energy home?
Last month, Reid’s Heritage Homes set a new standard of building, completing the first Net Zero Energy home as part of a national demonstration project that aims to show how Net Zero homes can be built on a community level and actually be affordable for
Closing Costs: What you need to know
One often misunderstood concern when buying a new home involves closing costs. While incredibly important, your closing costs are something that can be easily understood and managed. Those who neglect to consider their closing costs however are bound for
What first-timers should know about changes to the Home Buyers’ Plan
Thinking of breaking into the Canadian housing market for the first time? Chances are, you’re doing your research and looking into every possible tax break and incentive available to help financially ease your transition into home ownership.
What does the Future Hold for 381 Yonge Street?
By Penny MunozRecently, the Yonge Street Mission (YSM) sold its founding location at 381 Yonge Street in Toronto. The agreement with the purchaser (a private equity real estate company) states a closing date of September 2016.Judy Hunter, Board Chair of
TREB Outlook examines what 2016 holds for the housing market
The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) hosted the TREB Outlook 2016 presentation to announce their predictions for the Greater Toronto Area’s (GTA) housing market. Representatives from the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD),
MARK CULLEN: What is Bugging Your Garden?
By Mark CullenWhere bugs and diseases are concerned I am a proponent of ‘live and let live’ for the most part. The vast majority of pests in the garden are either beneficial or benign. Ladybugs eat aphids, birds munch on beetles and the larvae of moths
What I think of the federal parties’ housing promises
I’m feeling optimistic with all leading federal parties prioritizing housing issues leading up to the October 21 election. Remember, do your research before heading to the polls!
