Talking Sustainability with ECO Gord Miller
June is a pretty exciting month for us at the Toronto Star’s NewInHomes.com. Our focus this month is on Sustainability, and how both developers and individuals can make the city a better place to live. To kick off Sustainability Month, we figured there
One of Canada's Biggest Homebuilders is set for a Big Move!
For years, rumours of a plunge into the Toronto high-rise market have been floating around about one of the biggest low-rise developers in Canada, Mattamy Homes. They even hired Jeanhy Shim of Streetcar Developments to start developing their high-rise
Construction Update: River City Condos
The revitalization of our Waterfront may just be the most important step that the City of Toronto has to take. The gateway to a world class city is often said to come from the waterfront. Some developers have taken the lead on improving our waterfront,
7 ways the new home industry gave back to the community in 2015
Homebuilding has become so much more than simply building houses and towers. It’s about establishing and supporting strong communities. Throughout 2015, builders, developers, and other new home industry members have contributed to the communities in
Why you need to explore Toronto by foot, bike, and boat
‘Walkability’ is becoming increasingly important for Greater Toronto Area residents, and developers are placing more emphasis on master-planned communities that feature walkable designs. Walkable cities are about more than the convenience of amenities
First all-female real estate development team making history in Toronto
It’s no secret that the new home industry is a male-dominated one. From builders and developers to architects and engineers, the “biggest names” are men. Just flipping through our own contact list, it’s obvious that men outnumber women in real estate.
Gore Park Development: The Next Big Thing in Hamilton
In the midst of all these extravagant proposals in Toronto, such as the Mirvish/Gehry development and Oxford’s $3 billion Oxford Place concept, downtown Hamilton is experiencing its own renaissance.Developer Dave Blanchard announced that he has a plan
Condo construction in the GTA hits record high
Urbanation, the authority on condo market intelligence in the Greater Toronto Area, released its market results for the second quarter of 2018, reporting a drop in sales as developers respond to the buyer slowdown.
1 Yorkville in Toronto Receives an Exciting Response!
One of the most highly anticipated condos in Toronto is 1 Yorkville by Bazis and Plaza. Ever since the eye-catching 1 Yorkville logo hit the internet and the developers began collecting registrations, interest from prospective buyers within and outside
First-Time Buyers Program at Hampshire Mews in Richmond Hill
As veteran industry consultant, Barry Lyon, stated a few weeks ago, it’s looking like 2014 will be the “year of incentives,” where builders and developers will alter their marketing strategies to appeal to first-time buyers and end-users. Just last week,
