Should developers put schools in condominium podiums?
When thoughtfully planned, podiums are an opportunity for developers to create mixed-use neighbourhoods and add value to the streetscape. Some Toronto condos have grocery stores in the podium for maximum convenience, while others use the space for
Phase 2 of Upper Stouffville is coming this September!
Earlier this year, Fairgate Homes opened Upper Stouffville to a full day of appointments, and to no surprise, the community sold out in a single day! Now, the day that many people have been looking forward to is drawing near with the announcement that
Remind yourself that you’re in love with Toronto
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), an affiliate of The Economist magazine, released its annual list of most livable cities, and it was a clean sweep of the top five for the Canucks and the Aussies. For the fifth year straight, Melbourne was in first
Daniels Waterfront wows crowd with amazing amenities and vision
We recently had the opportunity to get a sneak peek of what The Daniels Corporation has planned for their brand new Toronto master-plan, Daniels Waterfront - City of the Arts. Daniels held a pre-preview event to share some new info about the project, and
Hamilton council takes one more step towards LRT development
It looks like Hamilton is one step closer to becoming the urban centre that everyone knows it can be. Hamilton city councillors have voted to create an LRT office, an LRT sub-committee, and develop a memorandum of agreement with Metrolinx to bring this
Think outside the box: Condo amenities for every personality
Amenities used to be an afterthought, but in Toronto’s competitive condo market they’re quickly becoming an important way for developers to stand out from the crowd and facilitate a sense of community. Homebuyers have come to expect fitness centres,
The OHBA announces the finalists of the 2015 Awards of Distinction
The Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) announced the finalists of the 2015 Awards of Distinction! There are 39 categories recognizing excellence in building, design, sales and marketing."The Awards of Distinction program is an opportunity to pay
Here’s how great design means better value for homeowners at Adi Development Group
If you’re a committed follower of the Newinhomes.com Blog, then you are probably very familiar with all that Adi Development Group has done for Burlington’s booming condo scene. Before Adi Development made their grand entrance with The Mod’rn, Burlington
The Minto Westside Market showcases the best of the King West neighbourhood
Last week, we attended the Minto Westside Block Party, which served as the kickoff to the Westside Market that will be located on the site seven days a week! “Minto Westside is so proud to be co-hosting this event with Scadding Court (Community Centre).
National average sale price rises 4.1%, excluding Toronto and Vancouver
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) released its national home sales figures for July 2015, announcing that sales declined last month, but remained strong on average.“National sales activity remains solid, fuelled by strength in British Columbia
