These Toronto area condos are designed for families
As the average price of a new single-family home in the Greater Toronto Area hovers above $1 million, more people with children are embracing the condo lifestyle. But which condos are good for kids?
Trimart: Strong Demand in the Suburbs
According to this week's Trimart Report, the demand for low-rise homes remains strong. Homebuilders from Ajax to Markham have seen good traffic, and thus, strong sales results. In the month of May, we witnessed new communities opening, ones that offered
How to Preserve the Urban Forest in Toronto
Condos and skyscrapers may be sprouting from the ground faster than we can keep up, but in the midst of all this development, what is Toronto doing to protect the city’s trees? Toronto’s ravines, boulevards, and parks are home to more than four million
Are real estate commissions too high?
The federal Competition Tribunal is in court this week, rehearing a suit brought by the federal Competition Tribunal against the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) that accuses the board of restricting public access to home-sales data. Says the Globe and
Saving Money - Part 1
When purchasing an upgraded home or condo, it is often necessary to cut out many other expenses in order to afford the down payment and subsequent monthly payments. It might seem tricky, but eliminating little luxuries you've grown accustomed to can make
Sherwood’s Grand Opening: Luxury Living in Lawrence Park
Just below Lawrence, along Bayview Avenue lies an elegant neighbourhood nestled within the lush foliage of Sunnybrook Park. The streets, lined with 150-year old oaks and populated by stately homes built in the first half of the 1900s, alludes to the rich
Will 300,000 Canadians soon have more debt than assets?
This week, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives released a study by senior economist David Macdonald that says a home price decline of 20% would leave 169,000 families under 40 in a negative-equity position, with more debt than assets. “Declines
The Marquee Townhomes: Now Open!
Big news - The Marquee Townhomes by Pinnacle International has launched! Of course, we had to stop by the presentation centre to check out the opening.The Marquee Townhomes will feature 100 homes in Pinnacle’s Mississauga community, Pinnacle Uptown. By
Greater Toronto Area poised to lead Canada’s top-tier real estate market performance this fall
With a busy summer behind us, it looks like the Greater Toronto Area’s luxury home market is poised for a strong fall, according to Sotheby’s International Realty Canada’s latest Top-Tier Real Estate report.
The Winners of the OHBA 2014 Awards of Distinction
The Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) Awards of Distinction is one of the most prestigious awards ceremonies in the industry. Based on design expertise, building quality, sales, and marketing, the finalists are divided into 39 categories, and
