Talking Sustainability with Robert Smith of Minto
This week, the Toronto Star’s Newinhomes.com had the opportunity to sit down with Robert Smith, the Director of Innovation at The Minto Group Inc. Minto is one of the most focused developers in Ontario when it comes to Green building - at the BILD Awards
The third quarter of 2016 is expected to end with a surge in new home sales
According to the latest report from Trimart Research Corporation, new low-rise sales across the Total Market Area (TMA) saw a significant decrease, but you should expect the third quarter to pick up in September. There were 1,107 new low-rise sales
We Donated 100 Trees to Scouts Canada with Your Help!
A little while ago, we asked you to help us give back to the environment, and we have done so!For years, we have reported on a wide array of new communities to hit the GTA and beyond: high-rise, low-rise, even some international projects. Nothing
Should we be worried about the increase in mortgages with alternative lenders?
Government policy like the mortgage stress test was introduced to cool Canada’s housing market, which it did, but some buyers have decided to simply go a different route, and it could be bad for the overall health of the market.
Even with the housing market calming, this happy tenant plans to keep on renting
Last year, we chatted with Charlotte (named changed for privacy), a mother of one renting a home in the Junction neighbourhood of Toronto. She explained why she was happy renting and had no plans to buy.
Post-secondary students come up with innovative solutions to create affordable housing
The CMHC announced the winners of the Innovation Fund Student Challenge, an initiative encouraging post-secondary students to come up with out-of-the-box solutions to address affordable housing issues in the rental market.
Streetcar Lights Up The Carnaby With The Cord
The Cord suite at The Carnaby is another example of what Streetcar Developments does so well.
Summerhill Homes Supports Youth in Orillia with Huge Donation
(L-R) Judith Cox, Deputy Mayor, Severn Township; Frank Reiss, Partner, West Shore Beach Club; Sal Ruscica, President, Summerhill Homes; Evan Kosiner, Co-Founder, Skate to Great; Mike Burkett, Mayor, Severn TownshipNear the beginning of winter, Summerhill
Talking Low-Rise Design with Stephen Hunt
The news is always flooded with stories about high-rise designs, and we rarely hear about the hard working individuals responsible for some of the Greater Toronto Area’s best low-rises. Recently, we sat down with award-winning home designer Stephen Hunt
King Country Estates celebrates with fair
Timeless tradition set the scene for the recent "King Country Fair" held at King Country Estates to celebrate groundbreaking at this magnificent new estate community in Nobleton.
