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Will millennials put an end to NIMBYism?
Say what you want about the oft-maligned millennials, but they may well be the generation that puts an end to NIMBYism for good.The “not in my backyard” attitude that has historically hampered development in some of the city’s most desirable
5 ways to transform your fireplace into a summer design element
Your fireplace is not just for winter anymore! Or at least it doesn’t have to be. Everyone loves a toasty fire on those chilly winter evenings, but when summer begins, your wintertime asset is no longer needed. In fact, it often acts as a blank vessel
New home supply continues to drop leading into summer
The latest report from Trimart Research Corporation announces that new low-rise sales across the Total Market Area (TMA) are still dropping as we approach summer. The TMA includes the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Simcoe County, the Golden Triangle, and
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
Find out why this Toronto family decided not to sell their home
Local entrepreneur, Eva Matthews, and handy-man husband, Steve (names changed for privacy) own a semi-detached home in the Junction area of Toronto. With their one daughter nearing 20 years of age, they thought it was time to start looking for a smaller
How to make your balcony feel like home
There are thousands of condo dwellers in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) not taking advantage of their outdoor space. And honestly, we understand why. The concrete floor, metal railing, and glass panelling doesn’t always make for the most inviting
On The Danforth by DIAM Developments is now under construction!
One project we’ve been following closely over the last two years is On The Danforth, DIAM Developments’ premier condo development in Toronto. This week, we were happy to attend the official groundbreaking event for the sold out condo! Politicians came
Striking interiors at GO.2 Condominiums unveiled!
We recently received a selection of the first interior renderings for GO.2 Condominiums by Pemberton Group, which we think are stunning. In addition, we also had a chance to review the details of this condo’s features and finishes, and as always,
It's time to invest in Durham real estate
For a long time, home prices in Durham Region lagged behind the rest of the GTA. Oshawa in particular was the place to go to find a bargain to flip or a starter house you’d have to stay in for several years to build some equity. But are those days gone?
The best perennials for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds
When I designed the 10-acre garden around our home, I wanted to ‘bring the wildlife to the house’ by planting lots of the best perennials right up to the residence that would attract hummingbirds, songbirds and butterflies. I can report that the plan