5 tips for irresistible front yard landscaping
By Jon LabelleWe've all heard the term "curb appeal" as it relates to how desirable a home is from the street. While it may refer to the beautiful architectural design of the home, often the first impression, good or bad, is made by the front yard
The Wood Wharf Master-Plan in London
By Penny MunozSwiss architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron is planning to change the skyline of one of London’s major business districts with their 56-storey “Wood Wharf” cylindrical skyscraper. Canary Wharf, located in Tower Hamlets is known for its
The Miracle of Mulch
I believe that 90 percent of our gardening success is rooted in proper ground preparation. Without a doubt mulch is a major part of that. Mulching is so beneficial and serves so many different purposes that it is hard not to make it my number one garden
Talking Sustainability with Robert Smith of Minto
This week, the Toronto Star’s Newinhomes.com had the opportunity to sit down with Robert Smith, the Director of Innovation at The Minto Group Inc. Minto is one of the most focused developers in Ontario when it comes to Green building - at the BILD Awards
ZIGG Condos is 75% sold and now under construction!
This is pretty exciting news - we’re in the first week of 2016 and we’ve received word that ZIGG Condos by Fieldgate Homes and Madison Homes in Toronto is 75% sold and under construction!Over the last two years, the Greater Toronto Area’s (GTA) new home
Why to Buy a New Home vs. a Resale Home
From Granite HomesIt is imperative for a home buyer to make an informed decision on whether to purchase a new home versus a resale home. While there are advantages to both, the choice is a very personal one and depends on the needs and wants of the
Ontario housing starts stable thanks to strong demand in new home market
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released its housing starts data for September 2017, announcing that the trend decreased for the first time in many months. National housing starts trended at 214,821 units, which is slightly lower than
Sugar Wharf by Menkes is the best-selling new condo in Canada
The five condo towers will range from 64-90 storeys. When the first two launched last summer, Menkes sold 1,241 of the 1,463 available units. That’s 85%! This success was seen in a year of cooling, as new condo sales fell 38% compared to 2017.
Baycliffe Communities offers a special incentive at the Villas of Upper Wasaga!
One of the most promising and exciting new communities to begin taking shape in Wasaga Beach is the Villas of Upper Wasaga by Baycliffe Communities. Baycliffe Communities’ successful community features stunning detached homes, ranging from 2,114 to 3,085
Closing Costs: What You Need to Know
One often misunderstood concern when buying a new home involves closing costs. While incredibly important, your closing costs are something that can be easily understood and managed. Those who neglect to consider their closing costs however are bound for
