What Becomes a Skyscraper City Most?
In some ways, Toronto seems like Manhattan Light. The vibe can be quite similar, especially in areas like the Financial District and Entertainment District, where the proverbial hustle and bustle is at its most hustled and bustled.Of course, we have a
What can we learn from Germany’s housing market?
Before jumping into the intricacies of Germany’s housing market for my weekly post, I want to express my sincere condolences to the friends, family and colleagues of veteran city councillor and deputy mayor Pam McConnell, who succumbed to lung disease
The GTA housing market: What needs to be done?
When we talk about the housing market, we usually mean economic projections, stats, starts and the like, but the “market” is in another way the people. The sales people, whose livelihoods depend on this business, the buyers, whose families are dreaming
TARION: What to Expect When Buying a New Home
By TarionPurchasing a new home is a big decision and can sometimes seem overwhelming. Finding the right location, size and finishes are all exciting parts of choosing the home that’s right for you, but there are many other important steps to consider.
What to remember when baby-proofing your home
When you see the world through your child’s eyes, everything is new and exciting. However, safety-wise, everything is much more dangerous. For this reason, baby-proofing your home is an essential practice to avoid any unfortunate accidents.While many
What a flat rental market means for pre-construction condos
If the rental market in Toronto stays as flat as it is right now, then there’s a good chance that the pre-construction condo market may be in trouble in the near future.
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
What I think of the federal parties’ housing promises
I’m feeling optimistic with all leading federal parties prioritizing housing issues leading up to the October 21 election. Remember, do your research before heading to the polls!
TREB Outlook examines what 2016 holds for the housing market
The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) hosted the TREB Outlook 2016 presentation to announce their predictions for the Greater Toronto Area’s (GTA) housing market. Representatives from the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD),
What Does a Seller's Market Mean to You?
Market conditions wherein there are more buyers than goods are categorized as “seller's markets,” but if we’ve given it any thought at all, we probably just think “high prices.” (And if we’re buyers, we’re likely also thinking, “oh crap …”)High
