Trimart: March Numbers Keep Rolling In
The first quarter of 2013 showed excellent results for homebuilders in the Greater Toronto Area. Trimart is reporting that a select group of builders are responsible for over 61 percent of the sales. Mattamy Homes leads that list with 545 sales, followed
6 cottage inspired home decor ideas
The summer heat has us dreaming of sitting on the dock, relaxing to the gentle lapping of the waves against the shore where our beautiful cottage is located. The only problem is, the cottage is just part of the daydream. That’s why we’ve come up with six
Why Does Toronto Need the OMB?
With recent talk of freeing Toronto from the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB), especially from NDP MPP Rosario Marchese, there seems to be a lot of confusion about why an almost 200 year old city still needs it.“Toronto is 179 years old. It’s time to treat
Studio 2: NOW OPEN!
Ever since the announcement of Studio on Richmond, we have been excited for phase two. Back in August 2011, Aspen Ridge Homes teased us with a stack of renderings of Studio 2, and we have been waiting since then to write these words: NOW OPEN!!
Coming Soon: Casa III Condominiums
The intensification of Charles Street continues to fascinate us. What was once a quiet side street a few blocks south of Bloor now features a mix of high-rises. It all started with one developer and a vision. Years later, Charles Street is easily one of
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
Construction Update: Studio on Richmond by Aspen Ridge Homes
We recently had the opportunity to tour the construction site of Studio on Richmond at Richmond Street West and Duncan in Toronto. We met with Armin Osmanovic, the Project Manager for Aspen Ridge Homes’ high-rise division, who updated us about the
Lakeshore Kraft Plant to close
With the continuing demand for real estate in our city, it's not surprising to see large in-town factories repurposed for the future, but there’s still some sadness in it.Yesterday, Mondelez Canada, the parent company that owns the Kraft brand, announced
Saks Takes Over HBC Flagship
Looks like Bloor-Yorkville is about to get posher still, with the announcement that the eyesore Hudson’s Bay flagship store at Yonge and Bloor is about to become Toronto’s flagship Saks Fifth Avenue store, after the New York-based retailer was bought by
A sneak peek of the Radiance Innisfil floor plans!
We have the scoop on some new urban townhomes that are coming to Innisfil! Diam Developments recently gave a sneak peek of one of the floor plans for their new community, Radiance in Innisfil. The townhomes feature up to four floors of living space with
