Vitriol surrounding Bill 108 is another reminder that Toronto’s housing crisis is unsolvable
Bill 108, the More Homes, More Choice Act, has proposed numerous changes to land use planning in Ontario. A lot of people are not happy about the amendments and the potential impacts.
Genworth Raises $35,190 for Habitat for Humanity!
By Penny MunozHopefully you got your entry in - Genworth Canada and Habitat for Humanity Canada’s (Habitat) The Meaning of Home contest is officially closed, having raised $35,190 with 7,038 entries from all over Canada!The contest, which asked Canadian
How to prevent basement flooding
With the abundance of rain and news that Toronto Island is off limits to non-residents until the flooding situation is solved, we want to take a few minutes to remind you of how you can prevent basement flooding in your home. There are numerous causes of
How will the housing market be affected by the federal election?
With a couple of notable exceptions, the federal parties haven’t offered much in the way of concrete platforms that directly relate to housing, each has a few policy changes up their sleeves that will affect the affordability of homes and the income
Memories of the Royal Connaught Contest
Valery Homes and Spallacci Group have launched a nostalgic contest called “Memories of the Royal Connaught.”Paying homage to the Connaught’s rich and vibrant history as THE place to be in Hamilton, the contest requires you to share a written memory or
Decorating your Tiny Condo for the Holidays
It’s that time of year — people are putting up the holiday decorations. Whether it’s Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or whatever, people love decorating their homes.This usually poses a problem for downtown condo dwellers. For one, exterior decorating is
6 designer tips for choosing paint combinations!
What happens when you mix a former art gallery owner with an interior designer? Magic!When I met Wendy Tracey, Director of Marketing for Mason Homes, I knew instantly we would work well together. The former art gallery owner not only has an eye for art
Good PR can help combat a scary housing market
In their newly released Housing Policy Playbook, the Toronto Region Board of Trade says young professionals are contemplating fleeing in the face of our lack of both supply and the right mix of homes close to transit.
Daniels urges others in industry to build affordable housing
Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area and The Daniels Corporation recently hosted a home dedication ceremony for two working, low-income families in Brampton at the Daniels FirstHome™ Sunny Meadow community. Members of the Daniels team, Habitat GTA,
Madonna Lists Manhattan Duplex
In past blog posts, we mentioned that Ellen DeGeneres seems to have an addiction to buying homes, renovating, and then selling them – “flipping” them. Well, that’s something that she and Madonna have in common!Okay, so it’s not as severe with Madonna,
