We are on the verge of a land use revolution!
A couple of recent developments have again shed light on the future use of land, and as seems to be the case in most futuristic developments, the roles predict a different reality than what we’re seeing today.The first, and closest to home, is the
The housing market: Cooling is better than bursting
Given that the family home is not only the most expensive purchase most people will ever make, as well as their hedge against a mediocre, if not outright poverty-stricken retirement, it’s no wonder we’re obsessed with the housing market. Most of the
GTA High-Rise Sector: Best Q1 in 10 Years
View from King Blue The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) released its Q1-2014 report, highlighting new home sales in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).Remember how a few real estate pundits and news outlets predicted a decline in
Do You Know How Cabbagetown Got its Interesting Name?
Originally considered Toronto’s “skid row,” Cabbagetown has evolved into a “living museum” featuring some of Toronto’s most well-preserved Victorian homes, the manicured St. James Cemetery, Riverdale Farm, and a number of interesting community events
East United has broken ground (kind of) and is 100% sold out!
About a year and a half ago, Andiel Homes, Berkshire Axis, and SigNature Communities acquired an east end site on Berkeley Street, just north of King Street in Toronto. The project was branded as East United, and they’ve been making headlines ever since.
The Benchmark: Luxury Living in Markham
One of the hottest areas for low-rise development right now is downtown Markham. You know why? Because of Remington Homes' "The Benchmark"
Lower your utility bill with these water saving tips
Summer just started and we’re already on our second heat wave. One thing that happens during the summer is that everyone’s water use goes up. So we’re sharing a few tricks to help you save water at home this summer.
New high-rise sales booming in the GTA as the new low-rise supply dwindles
The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) just released its new home sales figures for May 2016, announcing that new high-rise sales are surging due to the shrinking new low-rise inventory. According to Altus Group, BILD’s trusted
Riverbank Lofts in Cambridge is launching on October 1st!
Exciting news for buyers looking for a new home in Cambridge, Ontario - the demolition at the American Standard site in now complete and HIP Developments has commenced construction of The Standard apartments and Riverbank Lofts.The Standard will stand 10
Homebuyers stepping off the sidelines as market confidence grows
I was reviewing the recent new home market figures released by Altus Group and the Building Industry and Land Development Association, and I believe the Greater Toronto Area is almost on the right track.
