How to support Toronto’s homeless this holiday season
Have you started your holiday shopping yet? This year, don’t forget to consult the 2017 Holiday Wish List released by the City of Toronto to support the city’s homeless and at-risk community. The City surveyed 50 agencies that operate
Expect housing starts to slow in 2019
Altus Group Ltd. says the cost of land in some areas of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) has nearly tripled in the last five years, now accounting for roughly half the price of a new home. In 2011, it was just over a third. According to
1.7 million Canadian households in inadequate housing
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and Statistics Canada released its core housing need report, announcing that 1.7 million households live in core housing need. Representing 12.7% of Canadian households, this housing need
Toronto is on the verge of a transportation renaissance
The City of Toronto is seemingly going through a transportation renaissance – it may be too bold to say this just over a week into the King Street Pilot, but with the recent announcement about the City’s partnership with Waze, things are
Why you should buy a new condo this winter
There are countless benefits to condo life but some are especially evident in the winter. As it begins to get colder and we start to anticipate the above-average snowfall in coming months, many homeowners across the Greater Toronto Area
CIRCA 1877 is the first high-rise condo in Waterloo to sell out in just 2 days
Exciting news out of Waterloo – HIP Developments sold out their new condo, CIRCA 1877, in less than two days! This is the first high-rise condo in the region to sell out this quickly, proving that the demand for condo living in
How I’m beating the winter blues at home
I have never been ashamed to admit that winter is my least favourite season. Even though I have endured almost 20 Canadian winters, I still have a hard time adjusting to below freezing temps. This cold transition often takes a toll on how I feel, leaving
Canvas Condominiums officially under construction!
Marlin Spring COO Zev Mandelbaum (fourth from right) joined colleagues and dignitaries who recently hoisted shovels to mark the Official Groundbreaking Celebration for CANVAS Condominiums on Danforth Avenue. Over 90 % sold, CANVAS is located steps
Home sales may spike in November and December
According to the CREA, we maysee home sales spike in November and Decemeber as buyers rush to purchase before the new mortgage regulation kicks in!
5 warning signs your home is not ready for winter
You may be ready for winter, but that doesn't mean your home is! Check out these five warning signs that your home is not prepared for the snow and cold!