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
How do you choose between space and location when buying a new condo?
In today’s new condo market, it all comes does to two things; space and location. Before you make any other decisions, this is a tough one that you need to tackle, especially if you’re a first-time buyer. So, how do you choose between space and location
#MagicCityTO - New Six-Acre Park in Toronto!
Residents of the Regent Park community, Councillor Pam McDonnell, Toronto Community Housing and the Daniels Corporation will be officially opening Regent Park’s new six-acre park this Saturday, hosting a music and art-filled ceremony called the Magic
How to Build a Terrarium
Weren’t born with a green thumb? Not to worry, some of Mark Cullen’s gardening tips are beyond my gardening abilities too! Don’t get discouraged though, try a smaller (but awesome) project like a terrarium instead. This idea is especially good for condo
Toronto Calls on the City’s Young to Improve Public Spaces
If you’ve ever walked through a neighbourhood in Toronto and been inspired with ways in which to embellish the community, this might be the perfect opportunity for you to make a difference.The City of Toronto has launched an “urban ideas competition”
Trimart: New Low-Rise Market Sees Big Sales Gains
Trimart Research Corporation is reporting some big numbers for the new low-rise market this week. According to Trimart’s findings, the Central and East regions of the GTA have experienced 99.5% and 94.9% sales gains, respectively, compared to the same
Only a Few Suites Remain at Greenpark’s UV2 in Markham!
Earlier this year at the end of May/beginning of June, Greenpark celebrated the start of construction at UV2, the North Tower of the Upper Village condominium residence in Markham. Now, the remaining suites are selling quickly and Greenpark is offering
In Development: 231 College Street
In Toronto, when an area is recognized as one with great potential, developers pounce on it! A perfect example of this is the Spadina and College neighbourhood.Shiu Pong submits a development applicationAccording to an application submitted to the City
Each Party A Hit At Ocean Club In Etobicoke
The party was hot-hot-hot at Ocean Club on Etobicoke's burgeoning waterfront, when purchasers and their friends beat the February blahs at a Beach Party celebration of the vacation-style living this condominium offers.
What Does the Future Hold for Honest Ed's?
Okay, so the internet exploded this morning with news of Honest Ed’s going up for sale. But, we are hesitant to get too excited about the potential of the site because: 1) We don’t know if it really is up for sale, and 2) Developers may see it as a
