New, innovative public space planned for under the Gardiner Expressway Image

New, innovative public space planned for under the Gardiner Expressway

The debate over the fate of the east side of the Gardiner Expressway was highly controversial and its future was unsure for a long period of time. We can’t say the same about the west side of the Gardiner. Mayor John Tory, Waterfront Toronto CEO John

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Q&A with a first-time buyer who’s about to move into her new condo Image

Q&A with a first-time buyer who’s about to move into her new condo

To give first-time buyers an idea of what to expect as their occupancy approaches, we chatted with a first-time buyer who will be moving into her new condo in just a few weeks! 

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New low-rise sales strong in and around the GTA Image

New low-rise sales strong in and around the GTA

With so many new low-rise releases and openings last month, it seems like every region of the Total Market Area (TMA) saw its fair share of sales, says Trimart Research Corporation. Affordable pricing on the outskirts of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)

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Empire Avalon is now 90% sold after a successful new townhome release! Image

Empire Avalon is now 90% sold after a successful new townhome release!

At the beginning of 2016, one of the most exciting new low-rise communities on our radar was Empire’s new Caledonia community, Avalon. They hooked us with their innovative social media app, and wowed us with their ambitious 530-acre master-plan.

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Ottawa introduces new measures to cool the housing market Image

Ottawa introduces new measures to cool the housing market

While our provincial leaders continue to sit on the fence, Ottawa is taking measures to cool the housing market by introducing two imminent changes: the capital gains exemption on the sale of a primary residence will apply only to residents of Canada,

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Here are the top 5 cities with the most new low-rise sales Image

Here are the top 5 cities with the most new low-rise sales

The latest report from Trimart Research Corporation lists the top five cities with the most new low-rise sales across the Total Market Area (TMA). As expected, first place is taken by Brampton with 3,391 sales this year. Milton is in second with 998

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New renderings for 592 Sherbourne St. Image

New renderings for 592 Sherbourne St.

One condominium proposal that we have kept a keen eye on throughout this year is Cityzen's 592 Sherbourne St. project, the site of the Clarion Hotel.Cityzen is looking to build a monumental, 52-storey condominium tower at the corner of Sherbourne and

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Should You Invest in a New Condo? Image

Should You Invest in a New Condo?

In a 2012 report (the most recent reliable numbers I could find), Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) reported that total investor-owned condos represent about a quarter of all condo units, but that only includes units rented through MLS, not

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Moving to a New School Image

Moving to a New School

While your head throbs from juggling the particulars, consider for a moment what might be running through the minds of the younger set.

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Rosehaven and DeSantis releasing new freehold townhomes in Stoney Creek this spring! Image

Rosehaven and DeSantis releasing new freehold townhomes in Stoney Creek this spring!

With the short supply of new low-rise homes in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), more and more couples and families are exploring surrounding areas for a wider selection and more affordable options. Hamilton specifically is expected to have a hot market

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