May: First-Time Homebuyers Month
Now that it’s May, we’re well into spring, the weather is getting warmer (kind of), and you may be thinking about moving. But, before you move, you have to buy, and if you’re currently renting, odds are you’re a first-time homebuyer.As exciting as buying
Microgrids: Will peer-to-peer electricity change energy as we know it?
Imagine you and a handful of your neighbours all get together and decide your electricity bills are too high. You’re tired of the price-gouging from your local utility. Maybe you’ll just live off the grid. After all, with solar panels achieving higher
Kicking Off the New Golden Era in Yorkville
One of the most highly anticipated condo developments in Toronto is Minto Yorkville Park. On November 15th, Minto is opening the doors for the Preview Opening; guests at this weekend’s event will get to see the new presentation centre with unveiled new
You need to tour the new model townhome at STUDIO 2 on Richmond!
It’s been about half a year since we last stepped foot on the Studio and Studio 2 site in Toronto. Once again, we had a chance to meet up with Armin Osmanovic, the Project Manager for Aspen Ridge Homes’ high-rise division. This time, we got to check out
Cottage maintenance that you shouldn’t forget to do
Sure, the cottage is all fun and games during the summer, especially around Canada Day, but keep in mind that there is always maintenance to be done (and we bet you didn’t get to any of it over the long weekend!).
Islington Terrace: Tridel’s New Master-Planned Condo Community
Tridel may have many developments underway, but we still always get excited when a new one is announced! Tridel’s latest project is “Islington Terrace,” a three-tower condo master-plan in Toronto.The three modern condo buildings will feature one-bedroom,
Do You Want to Live on the Water in Grimsby?
Have you heard the latest news from Branthaven Homes? They are getting ready to launch their latest master-planned waterfront community in Grimsby, which is going by the name, Lake House.Scheduled for a summer release, Lake House will feature a very
Just keep swimming
By: Sam ReissWhat do we do when life gets us down? Just keep swimming, at least according to Finding Nemo’s Dory, an animated Blue Tang. With the recent ground-breaking on Toronto’s upcoming $158 million aquatics centre, city folk shouldn’t find that too
Spring Valley Village: Coming to Brampton!
For the past few months, we at the Toronto Star's NewInHomes.com have noticed that builders are getting better and better at incorporating the natural surroundings into their low-rise communities - and Royal Pine Homes is no exception.
Mark Cullen: Garden Design – Where to Begin
By: Mark CullenWhen I started out on the adventure of creating my ‘dream’ garden I had no idea how much I would learn through the exercise. In my enthusiasm to get to the job of planting I forgot some very important tenets of garden design that I wish
