TREB warns against a foreign buyer tax in Ontario
Recently, news surfaced that the province of Ontario is reconsidering taxing foreign buyers on real estate transactions. The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) was quick to voice its opposition of the idea. According to TREB, a foreign buyer tax would do
Check out these new renderings of The Peak at Emerald City!
We’ve been hearing a lot about The Peak, ELAD CANADA’s seventh tower of their master-planned community in North York at Sheppard and Don Mills, and now we finally have a couple new renderings of the building! The Peak will rise 33 storeys from a
4 things you need to know about The Logan Residences in Leslieville
While we await details about the suites at Daniels’ latest Toronto condo, The Logan Residences in Leslieville, we have a few more reasons why you should get excited about this new development! The six-storey boutique condo is planned for Queen Street
How to break free from the vicious circle of renting
We recently listed a few new condo developments that first-time buyers may actually be able to afford. One problem that we did not address was the fact that tenants living in downtown Toronto are caught in a vicious circle of renting. They want to live
Is rainwater harvesting the right fit for you and your home?
When you think of spring, you probably think of the warm sun, blooming flowers and foliage, and colourful gardens. Well, in order for life to grow, there needs to be some rain, and spring in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) usually brings a lot of it. So,
New detached home construction surging in Ontario
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released its housing starts figures for February 2017, announcing that new home construction trended upwards with help from Ontario. Last month, Canada was on pace to hit 204,669 units this year. In
How to watch for cyclists when driving in the city
Warm weather is on the horizon so the roads will soon be busier with two-wheeled commuters. At the beginning of the week, we posted a list of safety tips for cyclists who are planning on biking around the city throughout spring. One of the tips was that
The 20 Design Excellence finalists for the 2017 OAA Awards
The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) recently announced the 20 finalists for the prestigious Design Excellence Award, which recognizes the best of the best in architectural designs.“The OAA Awards showcases the exceptional work that Ontario
Rising average home prices redefine “luxury”
We watch with increasing incredulity as average home prices in Toronto creep past $1 million, marvelling that a nondescript (or even decrepit) one-time starter home can cost more than a Bugatti. Where once a million dollar price tag had connotations of
Get your tickets to the National Home Show and Canada Blooms 2017!
I look forward to Canada Blooms every year. It is an overwhelming display of colour and scent to brighten your winter and get you ready for spring.The theme of this year’s festival is ‘Oh Canada’, a celebration of Canada's 150th Anniversary including a
