What is a Net Zero Energy home?
Last month, Reid’s Heritage Homes set a new standard of building, completing the first Net Zero Energy home as part of a national demonstration project that aims to show how Net Zero homes can be built on a community level and actually be affordable for
What Does the Future Hold for Metro Hall?
Ever since the formation of Build Toronto, we have seen quite a few of high profile sites sold off to private developers. The projects at 10 York and 154 Front St. East are prime examples of how Build Toronto is contributing to the new home
Line 5 Condos embraces what it means to be a condo dwelling urbanite
There’s an exciting new condo coming to the Yonge and Eglinton neighbourhood in Toronto – Reserve Properties and Westdale Properties announced Line 5 Condos, a residence that embraces what it truly means to be a condo dwelling urbanite.
What does BIG's King West design mean for Toronto architecture?
If you Google "Toronto architecture" and then go to “Architecture of Toronto” on Wikipedia, the opening paragraph says it is “most marked by its being the financial capital of Canada, as well as the political capital of Ontario.” It goes on to say that
What can Toronto learn from the Calgary real estate market?
The Calgary Real Estate Board recently released its monthly resale figures for August 2018, reporting gains in new listings, easing sales, and high inventory levels.
What is Manhattanization?
Last week, city council approved 18 new buildings, only three of which are office towers. City of Toronto Chief Planner Jennifer Keesmaat commented on the amount of approvals, calling it “mind blowing” and “astronomical” (in a good way).Ever since
What exactly affects your credit score?
On the hunt for your first home? Getting pre-approved is crucial so you are aware of how much you can afford. That way you don’t fall in love with something out of your budget. But what determines your qualifying amount? Your credit score is a major
What to do with your extra fruits and vegetables this harvest season
As we enter the mid-life of this years’ garden you are anxious to pick your first tomato. And why not: I know that I was! Pleased to say that I picked my first ripe tomato on August 3rd – and I am not counting the small ‘Sweet One Million’ that I
What does the Future Hold for 381 Yonge Street?
By Penny MunozRecently, the Yonge Street Mission (YSM) sold its founding location at 381 Yonge Street in Toronto. The agreement with the purchaser (a private equity real estate company) states a closing date of September 2016.Judy Hunter, Board Chair of
What Does 2015 Hold for the GTA’s New Home Market?
Welcome to 2015! Last year was very exciting for the new home industry; low-rise homes saw record highs for average pricing and the condo market saw record high sales. Builders and developers focused more on targeting first-time homebuyers and end-users,
