Minto Selected for Net-Zero Energy Housing Project
As a result of the organization's long history of building more sustainable homes and communities, Minto has been selected as one of five building partners in Natural Resources Canada's (NRCan) ecoENERGY Innovation Initiative (ecoEII), led by Owens
The Residences of Royal Connaught Go Art Deco
By Penny MunozSo long ago that many of us can’t even recall, the Royal Connaught Hotel was as socially relevant in Hamilton as the King Edward has been in Toronto. It was where local elites, visiting tourists, celebrities and athletes would dine, dance
You only have a few more days to complete these fall home maintenance tasks
So long sweet summer, it’s officially fall. While you were savouring the last few warm days we have here in the Greater Toronto Area, you probably didn’t get around to doing too much home maintenance. Well, the time is now.
Menkes offers a special limited time bonus at The Enclaves of Upper Canada
Menkes recently tweeted a photo of the construction progress at The Enclaves of Upper Canada in Georgetown, which reminded us that not too long ago they released the final collection of 40’ detached homes at The Enclaves! The 40’ Enclaves Collection
The Economy of Self-Interest - The Referendum on Paint - Part 4
By: Tony Margani of EVOpaint™What is the business case for sustainability?When I am the lead car in the left hand lane and the advanced green arrow turns I move like lightning because I know that the advance is only going to last so long and I know that
ELAD Launches the Next Phase of Self-Sustainable Living in North York
Long considered a classic example of sprawling suburban-style city planning, North York is getting a breath of fresh air in the form of a master-planned community thanks to ELAD’s Emerald City development. The Biyu condominium is the latest addition to
Don’t buy a fixer-upper until you ask yourself these questions
Fixer-uppers are not for the faint of heart. As Toronto’s housing market continues to evolve, some ambitious buyers are attempting to transform undesirable dwellings into dream homes. But unfortunately, renovating a fixer-upper can be a long and
New home inventory continues to drop as sales surge
According to Trimart Research Corporation, the recent long weekend only slightly affected the Total Market Area’s (TMA) new low-rise market. As of halfway through 2015, 68.2% of Trimart’s annual forecast has been achieved. New home inventory levels are
MARK CULLEN: Fight the Winter Blues
Reduced light levels and long cold days can take their toll on us. Resist the temptation to close the curtains and hibernate until spring. There are many 'gardening' activities to keep you busy.The air in your home can be very dry during the winter. Dry
Marlin Spring brings 60 years of experience to Vaughan with The Mack
We recently received news about Marlin Spring collecting registrations for The Mack, a new townhome community coming to Vaughan.Once we heard the story about the principals of Marlin Spring and their long history in the homebuilding industry, we took the
