How to optimize space for siblings sharing a bedroom
After sleeping a few feet away from my older sister for almost half of my life, I have a pretty good understanding of all of the triumphs and challenges that come with sharing a room, from squabbles to sleepless nights. As more couples plan on starting
Urbanation Releases its Q3-2013 Condo Report
Urbanation, the leading source of information regarding Toronto’s vibrant condo market, just released its Q3-2013 market results.There were just 3,049 new condos sold in Q3, a decrease of 8% compared to Q3-2012. With the amount of launches scheduled for
Book your purchasing appointment for Forest Gate at Lionhead!
Big news for families on the hunt for a new home in Brampton - Kaneff is now accepting appointments for the highly anticipated Forest Gate at Lionhead community. Forest Gate features an exclusive selection of detached homes and luxury townhomes, with up
Dig-to-Done: Steady Progress at B.streets
This week, the team at the Toronto Star’s Newinhomes.com ventured up to B.Streets Condos for our monthly construction update with construction manager Chris Hawkins.Wind delays become more common as the building risesThe last time we were at B.streets,
Pinnacle International Presents “The Spin”
Pinnacle International is taking the home buying game to a whole new level with their new iPad App.The free app showcases complete floorplans, 360 degree panoramic spins of actual views from select floors, neighbourhood maps, renderings, neighbourhood
Toronto is the 4th safest city in the world
The Economist released its Safe Cities Index 2017 and Toronto is number four on the list out of 60 cities around the world! With a score of 87.36, Toronto is the highest ranked non-Asian city, behind Tokyo, Singapore, and Osaka. Toronto improved
Woodland Hills Phase 4: Now Open!
On Sept. 14, we attended CountryWide Homes’ Grand Opening of Phase 4 at their Newmarket community, Woodland Hills.An early morning lineup at Woodland HillsFinding CountryWide’s Woodland Hills Sales Centre was super easy with the three giant, orange
Toronto homeowners want laneway suites
A consultation summary report was just released regarding Torontonians’ eagerness to move forward with laneway suites. There were three public consultations led by Evergreen, Lanescape, Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon (Ward 32, Beaches - East York),
“Openair” Suites at Sixty Colborne Condos
By Penny MunozReinventing the way Toronto urbanites conceptualize balconies, Freed Developments and architectsAlliance have unveiled their new ‘openair’ suites at Sixty Colborne Condos.Sixty Colborne Condos will be the first building in Toronto with the
Attempting to understand the new mortgage rules
As new mortgage rules take effect this week that make stress-testing mandatory for all insured mortgages, I’m left scratching my head. The new rule requires a stress-test for all insured mortgages, i.e. it will affect any prospective buyer with less than
