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The argument for the OMB
The Ontario Municipal Board (OMB), the controversial arbitration body that handles land-use appeals, has been long criticized for favouring developers over residents; on more than one recent occasion, city councillors have launched a movement to have
Will amendments to the Growth and Greenbelt Plans worsen affordability issues?
Former mayor of Mississauga, Hazel McCallion, recently released a call out to Premier Kathleen Wynne, requesting that Wynne meet with the mayors and chairs of the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH) to discuss the proposed amendments to the Growth and
The winners of the 2017 OAA Awards
The winners of the 2017 OAA Awards have been announced! The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) unveiled the winners of the Design Excellence category, as well as the winners for Best Emerging Practice, Concept, Landmark Designation, G. Randy Roberts
It’s time to give your air conditioner its spring checkup
Giving your air conditioner a checkup every spring is easy to do and will prolong its life, increase its efficiency, and keep you breathing freely. When the first summer heatwave hits, you’ll be glad you took an hour or two to prep it for the season. If
Fieldgate is releasing 70 new detached homes in Brampton this spring!
UPDATE: The second half of the Cobblestones South release is coming in May!We are very excited to announce that there is a new release of detached homes coming to Brampton this spring! The new collection of homes will be at Cobblestones South by
'A foreign buyers tax is like putting a Band-Aid on a stab wound': Ben Myers
Given the current state of the housing market and the myriad of potential solutions that have surfaced in government and in the media, we reached out to some industry professionals to get their opinion on various strategies. The first person we caught up
Toronto home prices outpacing Sydney and Vancouver
According to a recent study, Sydney, Australia’s home prices are the fastest growing in the world...except for in Toronto. That’s right, the study says Toronto price growth is the greatest out of all major cities (populations of 1 million or more). While
YongeParc in Richmond Hill City Centre is surrounded by greenspace
It seems like spring has finally sprung! April showers have started early and the temperature is finally staying above zero. This has us excited about some of the upcoming condo communities located in great neighbourhoods with an abundance of outdoor
Demand spillover from GTA creating supply shortage in surrounding areas
We’re approaching the end of the first quarter of 2017 - new low-rise sales are gaining momentum, but are still low compared to last year, but not because of a lack of demand. According to Trimart Research Corporation’s latest report, February sales were
Only 5 condo townhomes remain at Blackbridge Towns in Cambridge!
With prices on the rise for new homes in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), buyers have been extending their search to surrounding areas and discovering gems like Blackbridge Towns in Cambridge by Granite Homes! After a successful opening, Blackbridge Towns