The Numbers Behind the Condo Boom
We came across an infographic on the Globe and Mail’s website called “Toronto Condo Boom.” The infographic displays how many condo units were “built” in 2012 compared to 2007 throughout selected Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs), as of June 2012.We were
The Hidden Costs of Popular Mortgages
Four popular mortgage terms: the venerable five-year fixed, the conservative 10-year fixed, the open mortgage, and the full-featured mortgage with big pre-payment privileges, why people pick these terms and how statistics impact each term's total cost of
Things to do to Avoid DIY Disasters!
There is a plethora of interior design and decor blogs on the Internet offering design tips and DIY projects to help you keep your home stylish and inviting. However, what happens when these design choices go awry? How do you weed through the good advice
The Sky Penthouses at Pinnacle’s 33 Bay
No matter how many times we check out Pinnacle’s 33 Bay, we are always amazed by what they have to show us. This week, we headed across the street to learn more about Pinnacle’s newly completed penthouses, ones with some sweet, flowing floorplans,
March: Spring is in the Air (but not really)
Well, it’s March, and we’re getting pretty sick of this frigid weather! Don’t kids have March Break soon? How are they going to play outside?! Good thing Playstation 4 and Xbox One hit the shelves a few months ago...For all of March, we’re going to try
What is a Net Zero Energy home?
Last month, Reid’s Heritage Homes set a new standard of building, completing the first Net Zero Energy home as part of a national demonstration project that aims to show how Net Zero homes can be built on a community level and actually be affordable for
New Full-Tower Renderings for 1 Yonge
With our offices located at 1 Yonge St., surely you understand how we feel about the future of the site. When we first got wind of the land sale to Pinnacle International, and then the proposal for a series of towers, we eagerly anticipated some polished
Is it time to embrace coliving in Toronto?
It may sound like you’re back in college again, but your next rental in Toronto may be a coliving situation. How do you feel about that? Common, a company known for its coliving housing in the United States, has partnered with Dream Unlimited.
Home is Where the Heart Is: Purchasing a New Home Together
How does that Beatles song go? All you need is love, love, love is all you need. On the topic of love, we have to agree with the Beatles, but there are a few things that you can throw into the pot to strengthen that bond. With Valentine’s Day coming up
Mark Cullen: Garden Design – Where to Begin
By: Mark CullenWhen I started out on the adventure of creating my ‘dream’ garden I had no idea how much I would learn through the exercise. In my enthusiasm to get to the job of planting I forgot some very important tenets of garden design that I wish
