RioCan Makes a Big Toronto Acquisition
It takes a really important plan for us to shift our focus to report on a non-residential real estate transaction. This week, it was announced that one of the biggest pieces of downtown land was purchased. No condos or low-rise homes planned, but still,
2013 Industry Awards Recap
The Massey Tower by MOD Developments What better way to kick off our “Best of 2013” theme than to highlight some of this year’s award winners?The Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) Awards of Distinction and the Building Industry and Land
Only 5 units remain at Clairity in Guelph!
It seems like only yesterday we were first hearing about Clairity, Reid’s Heritage Homes’ contemporary condo development in Guelph. Well, we’ve just received word that there are only five units remaining! We’re not surprised at all that the condo units
How to prevent basement flooding
With the abundance of rain and news that Toronto Island is off limits to non-residents until the flooding situation is solved, we want to take a few minutes to remind you of how you can prevent basement flooding in your home. There are numerous causes of
Attend the Lake House grand opening for affordable waterfront living!
Recently, Branthaven Homes’ new master-planned waterfront community in Grimsby, Lake House, previewed to priority registrants, friends and family, and brokers. The turnout for the big day was incredible and sales added up quickly, as expected. Since Lake
Construction Tour of Chaz.Yorkville
We recently had the opportunity to tour 45 Charles Ltd. and Project Manager Edenshaw Homes’ downtown Toronto project, Chaz.Yorkville. We met with PCL Assistant Superintendent Andrew Scott, as well as Edenshaw’s Director, Development Joseph A. Metcalfe,
It’s a good time of year to plan your vertical garden
There is one thing that sets new homes apart from houses built over a decade ago. Outdoor space. Houses are built much closer to the lot line than they were in the past.
Housing prices in Vancouver dropping due to greater supply (and it might be a good thing)
Toronto real estate and Vancouver real estate get compared a lot, mostly because they’re the hottest housing markets in Canada. What we’re seeing in Vancouver that we’re not seeing in Toronto right now is the uptick in resale home listings.
Peter Politis Talks 140 Yorkville
Recently, we had the opportunity to chat with Peter Politis of Greybrook Realty Partners, whom we interviewed earlier this year about Greybrook’s role in the new home building industry. This time, we discussed a very high profile Toronto project that
Dustin Laren of Larendale Group of Companies
Hero name: Construction Coordinator and VP of Building OperationsAllegiance: Larendale Group of CompaniesSecret Identity: Dustin LarenAge: 23Time Active: Six monthsOrigin Story:Dustin’s father, David Laren, has been involved in the home building industry
