Condo Pro: The Juggling Act
Every time I see a new condominium go up in the Greater Toronto Area, I notice something truly special and individual about the architecture. The bar is continually being raised as brilliant developers, architects and designers collaborate to come up with
You Need to Do Your Homework Before Buying a New Home
Toronto is a relatively young city, and with a young city comes new opportunities, new housing, and most importantly, new families. Real estate is one of the most promising and safest investments you can make in order to set a foundation for your future.
Sealing the Deal
No one likes to make a purchase and then find out that there are hidden fees attached to the original price. This is especially true for a large purchase, like a new home. In truth, the extra costs associated with the purchase of a new home aren't hidden
Tridel’s Bloorvista at Islington Terrace is coming soon to Etobicoke!
Fresh off the success of their first release at Islington Terrace in Etobicoke, Tridel has announced that Bloorvista, tower two at the three-condo master-planned community, will be opening soon! Tridel first made waves with Islington Terrace when the
Bedroom designs that will amp up the romance
Are you happy with the design of your bedroom or have things gotten stale? I find that often the master bedroom is the last room of the house that couples decorate. It seems that the design focus is usually on rooms that other people see or spaces for
A Tour: Portrait Condos
Yesterday, the team at the Toronto Star's NewInHomes.com ventured out to the Sheppard and Yonge area to learn more about Portrait Condominiums, the latest development from our friends over at Norstar Homes. We met with developer Aaron Brown, and he took
How will the housing market be affected by the federal election?
With a couple of notable exceptions, the federal parties haven’t offered much in the way of concrete platforms that directly relate to housing, each has a few policy changes up their sleeves that will affect the affordability of homes and the income
Streetcar Delivers Character To The Carlaw!
The creative team behind The Carlaw condos has always taken risks. But Streetcar, with the help of Jeff Schnitter and Jessica Helps, the principals at Seven Haus Design, have taken innovation a step further in their customized model suites for The Carlaw,
The Results of the 9th Annual Pug Awards
On June 26, 2013, the team at the Toronto Star's Newinhomes.com headed over to The Shops at Summer Hill to check out the 9th Annual Pug Awards.An all-star panel at the Pug AwardsThe ceremony kicked off with the famous "Pug Talks" forum. Gil Penalosa of
6 tips for throwing an eco-friendly block party this summer
Now that summer is here, outdoor time is a treat. So, it’s time to get creative with ways to enjoy the fleeting summer weather while it lasts.
