The Numbers Behind the Condo Boom
We came across an infographic on the Globe and Mail’s website called “Toronto Condo Boom.” The infographic displays how many condo units were “built” in 2012 compared to 2007 throughout selected Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs), as of June 2012.We were
Faster Internet in Toronto for over 1 Million Homes and Businesses
Last year, Toronto was awarded Intelligent Community of the Year by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF), and this year, Toronto hosted the ICF’s 2015 Summit. Without a doubt, Toronto is on its way to being one of the smartest cities in the world,
Kleinburg Hills Fall Harvest Event: 4 NEW MODELS
Recently, CountryWide Homes and Aspen Ridge Homes hosted the Kleinburg Hills Fall Harvest Event to celebrate the four new model homes that just opened!The weather was a little chilly and there was a slight drizzle, but that didn’t stop the serious home
The Beach Motel says its Goodbyes
Two years ago, we reported that Empire had purchased a site in the Humber Bay area, the location of the “Beach Motel.” While we eagerly gathered up as much info as we could and fawned over each new rendering, what we were really waiting for was the
Only 10 Lots Remain at Penny Lane Estates Phase 4!
It was only a few months ago when we were urging you to register for Phase 4 of Landmart Homes’ Penny Lane Estates. Now, there are only 10 lots remaining!If you’re in search of a new home in Upper Stoney Creek, we suggest you act fast. Penny Lane Estates
Inside the Not-so-Great Real Estate Crash of 2013
I was just reading the Toronto Real Estate Board’s figures for August, about which they reported more than 7,500 residential transactions, an increase of more than 20% over last year’s 6,200ish. TREB’s president said sales were up strongly this August
Westbank Unveils Design Concept for Bloor and Bathurst Master-Plan
When we heard that Westbank was unveiling their preliminary design concepts for their Bloor and Bathurst master-plan in Toronto (better known as the Honest Ed’s site), we had to be there. Before we jump into the details that were announced, we should
Minto expresses their love for Yorkville with an ice sculpture at Icefest!
Last weekend, the annual Icefest event returned to the Bloor-Yorkville neighbourhood in Toronto! It was the 11th annual Icefest, and what made this one super special was that Minto got involved by creating an ice sculpture and supporting the Heart &
All-female development team hosts women-focused design consultation for Reina Condos
The Reina team identified approximately 650 issues that were brought up, and then separated them into 30 categories. The top five categories were layout, storage, soundproofing, flexible space, and greenery/natural elements.
Are you willing to pay higher taxes to improve your city?
In his State of the City address at U of T last week, city manager Peter Wallace was blunt, calling out “really big failures” in the areas of traffic congestion and transit, housing, and poverty. Per capita revenue, he said, has been dropping since 2010
