Shared equity mortgages: A good idea going to scale
When the Federal government released its budget in mid-March, those in the housing sector were eager to see what might be in store to help address the pressing need of making housing more affordable.
Ballantrae: The Community that has it All
Are you looking for a unique lifestyle? Wouldn`t it be great if you could take all the best things from differently styled communities and combine them to make a paradise? Well, this is what Schickedanz has done with their expansive Ballantrae Golf and
The Year of Public Art in Toronto and the role of the new home industry
At the beginning of this week, Mayor John Tory declared 2021 as the Year of Public Art in Toronto. So, what exactly does that mean and can the new home industry play a role?
A Quick Chat with Joseph Alberga
We recently had the opportunity to chat with Joseph Alberga, the Director of Marketing and Sales at HR Developments and Lindvest Properties. We discussed his marketing approach to HR’s and Lindvest’s new communities, as well as what the future holds for
How to make room for the one you love
If you currently live alone in a one-bedroom unit, there’s a good chance you have too much stuff. Even a 450 square foot home can contain too many possessions. So what happens when you and the one you love decide to pull the trigger and live together?
From $333,000 to $3 Million at AQUAVISTA in Toronto
Recently, Tridel released the floorplans and pricing for the highly anticipated second phase of the Bayside Toronto master-plan, AQUAVISTA. What we love about the condo, aside from its unique design, is the wide range of suites available. With a great
How to be a good neighbour in a low-rise community
We recently posted a few tips on what not to do when you live in a condo building. Well, we can’t forget about all our readers living in low-rise communities. Here are a few etiquette tips on how to be the best neighbour on your street (maybe not the
Alterra Poised to Bring New Tower to Toronto
Last year, we reported on the purchase of 520 Richmond St. West by our friends over at Alterra. At the time, we had no idea what would become of the single-storey commercial building occupying the site. Well, thanks to an application submitted by
Chill your summer hydro bill with a smart thermostat
The GTA region is in for a long, hot summer, according to early climatologist forecasts – and given our fair city just endured an unusually cold and lingering winter (an ice storm in April, what gives?) news of rising temps is music to Torontonian ears.
Building BIG Mountains in Taiwan
What was formerly an industrial region in Hualien, Taiwan is being transformed into a mountainous luxury beach resort. Utilizing nature’s beauty in design to promote healthy, active lifestyles, the project has been recognized as a finalist in the 2014
