Election Promises Sparked Development Talk in 2014
2014 was an interesting year in the GTA — Ontario held a provincial election that returned the Liberal party to power with a majority and the province also held municipal elections, which got John Tory in the mayor’s seat and again brought up the
Mattamy to Purchase Monarch in the New Year
On December 16, 2014, Mattamy Homes announced that they are purchasing Monarch Corporation, the Canadian division of US builder Taylor Morrison Home Corporation. The purchase price will be determined by Monarch’s December 31, 2014 balance sheet, but is
AquaBlu Condos by Homes By DeSantis Coming Spring 2015
The beauty of boutique condos is that they can be built in places where you may never expect. When you think of Grimsby, you probably think of a small waterfront town in the Niagara Region with quaint historical architecture and a picturesque landscape.
Gifts from the Heart for the Home
As we get closer and closer to December 25th there are likely a few people lingering on your list that are proving to be difficult to shop for. Sometimes it is because they have a unique style, particular interests, or perhaps they already seem to have
Our Top 5 Most Popular High-Rise Posts of 2014
We recently shared our top five most popular low-rise blog posts of 2014, so now it’s time to highlight the top high-rise posts of the year! With Toronto’s condo boom, it’s difficult to pick favourites or decide which developments were the best - that’s
Midhaven Homes: A Leader in Environmental Sustainability
In our recent series about What Homebuyers Want, sustainability was a recurring topic. We highlighted a few builders and developers who are leading the way with green initiatives, discussed some green technology that we may see in homes in the near
5 Space-Saving Christmas Tree Ideas for Condo Owners
Feature image: Tattered StyleOdds are, you’ve already set up a Christmas tree, but there are definitely a few people out there who live in a smaller space, perhaps a condo, that haven’t set up a tree because it will take up too much room. Don’t worry,
Low-Rise Momentum Strong Through Holiday Season
According to the Trimart Research Corporation, the record breaking fall season built up a ton of momentum for the Total Market Area’s (TMA) new low-rise market, so November sales are showing strong sales figures compared to last year. In the last two
New Suite Renderings of Zigg Condos in Toronto!
As we find ourselves in the holiday season, it’s difficult not to look forward into the new year in anticipation of all the new developments that will begin previewing. One condo development in particular that we are especially excited about is Zigg St.
2015 New Home Market Predictions by Ben Myers
When it comes to getting a clear picture of the shape of Canada’s and the Greater Toronto Area’s (GTA) new home market, Ben Myers is the one to talk to. As Senior VP, Market Research & Analytics at Fortress Real Developments, and formerly of
