New low-rise sales are hot in Brampton, Milton and Barrie
The latest report from Trimart Research Corporation lists the top five cities with the most new low-rise sales in the Total Market Area (TMA). After the busy fall season that had nearly 30 new openings and releases, the top five cities saw a considerable
Danforth Village Estates by Options for Homes
We recently had the chance to chat with Jessica Speziale, the Marketing Coordinator at Options for Homes. We met to discuss one of Options for Homes’ new condo projects, Danforth Village Estates, and to learn more about how they are helping first-time
Microgrids: Will peer-to-peer electricity change energy as we know it?
Imagine you and a handful of your neighbours all get together and decide your electricity bills are too high. You’re tired of the price-gouging from your local utility. Maybe you’ll just live off the grid. After all, with solar panels achieving higher
A Summary of the OHBA Mayoral Debate
Last week, Newinhomes.com attended the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) Toronto Mayoral Candidates Debate 2014, where John Tory and Olivia Chow presented how they will work with the city’s new development industry from four different
Ski, Golf, Spa and Dine: The Horseshoe Lifestyle
When you buy a home, you buy more than bricks and mortar ? you buy into a whole package. A neighbourhood, a vibe, amenities, all the things that make up a balanced lifestyle. But not too many homes come with chairlifts and a pro shop.
Kicking Off the New Golden Era in Yorkville
One of the most highly anticipated condo developments in Toronto is Minto Yorkville Park. On November 15th, Minto is opening the doors for the Preview Opening; guests at this weekend’s event will get to see the new presentation centre with unveiled new
Time to get walking
This is usually an exciting time of year for those of us who love buildings. Construction ramps up with the warmer weather; condos that were barely at grade when you shuffled miserably past them in January suddenly seem to sprout towers like daffodils.
4 reasons to invest in Danforth Village in Toronto
As Toronto’s downtown core continues to densify with developers snagging prime pieces of land in established pockets of the city, some developers have recognized the potential of a few sites slightly further north. For example, Danforth Village is
Nomad Micro Homes Aims for Affordability in Vancouver’s Housing Market
Vancouver company Nomad Micro Homes is aiming to solve the city’s affordability issue with inexpensive DIY homes.The average size of a Nomad home is about 160 square feet and the starting price is just $25,000. If you want kitchen appliances and bathroom
Is a Loblaws in Kensington Market Really That Bad?
Well, it looks like Tribute Communities will in fact be bringing a Loblaws to the north end of the Kensington Market area in Toronto.Toronto Life recently reported that Tribute “inked a deal” with Loblaws, giving the supermarket 20,000 square feet on the
