Would new road rules for King Street impact condo prices?
The King Street Pilot is an innovative approach to a unique stretch of downtown Toronto. The evidence seems to be there to justify making the regulations permanent, but we’ll have to wait to see what the new council decides.
Canstruction Toronto 2014
Photo by David A. CrowderHave you strolled through the lobbies of the TD Towers in Toronto recently? If not, we recommend taking a detour on your lunch break or on your way home and checking out all the Canstruction structures!What is
Will We Benefit from China’s Housing Crackdown?
A very interesting article about some of China’s new property rules was released in the Financial Post last week. It’s regarding China’s crackdown on housing and what it means for Canada’s condo market.The crackdown entails increased down payment
The home of the not-so-distant future
Two very recent announcements have us wondering what the home of the future will look like, or rather, the home of the not-so-distant future. Tesla announced the opening of pre-orders for its solar roof tiles, and Alex Teichman, CEO of Lighthouse, is
Edmonton Plan Turns Heads
As we have seen here in Toronto, a new arena can be the key to jump starting a community. The success of the Air Canada Centre and Maple Leaf Square is a perfect example of what an arena partnered with the right developer can accomplish. Since the
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
If Toronto property taxes spike should the municipal land transfer tax be eliminated?
Ever since a new report came out about how there’s room to increase Toronto’s residential property taxes, I’ve seen a lot of different opinions surface. Here’s what I think...
Mayor John Tory discusses a vacant property tax and other hot topics
Caught Mayor Tory’s Q&A on CP24 this week. The segment takes questions from residents about whatever is on their minds – it’s a good barometer for what people are thinking about, and at the top of the show, real estate came up.Are we doing enough to
Yonge + Rich: New Renderings!
Okay. So who else is super excited about the new renderings for Great Gulf’s Yonge + Rich condo development?!Yonge + Rich was designed by architectsAlliance. The 50-storey design is very “Toronto.” We’re not even sure what that really means - it just
Designer-Decorated Model at Kettle Lakes Club on Bayview puts the "Fun" in Functional
You can tour three spectacular designer-decorated model townhomes at Aspen Ridge’s Kettle Lakes Club on Bayview in Richmond Hill. The models offer an in-person look at what living in this successful community will be like. Aspen Ridge calls these homes
