What is Bioluminescence and Why is it Important?
Imagine returning to your home or apartment late at night - instead of turning on the lights you are greeted by the gentle glow of bioluminescent plants. Now apply that thinking to Toronto's cityscape - or any city for that matter - what if the streets,
What first-timers should know about changes to the Home Buyers’ Plan
Thinking of breaking into the Canadian housing market for the first time? Chances are, you’re doing your research and looking into every possible tax break and incentive available to help financially ease your transition into home ownership.
What does the new mortgage rule mean for first-time buyers?
On October 17, 2016, most first-time buyers will have less borrowing power when it comes to being approved for a mortgage. Whenever less than 20% is put down on a home, the mortgage needs to be insured. The new rule states that every insured mortgage
What would it be like if Toronto only had 25 council seats?
I was avoiding bringing it up, but alas, I could no longer resist. How municipal government operates is crucial when it comes to new home development, and since the whole situation is getting so messy, I’ve grown concerned.
What About Those Green Roofs?
Wasn’t there supposed to be an explosion in green roofs? I Googled “green roofs Toronto” and the most recent return was a Globe & Mail article dated July 23, 2012, when there were about 135 green roofs afoot in the city. There were a couple of more
Line 5 Condos embraces what it means to be a condo dwelling urbanite
There’s an exciting new condo coming to the Yonge and Eglinton neighbourhood in Toronto – Reserve Properties and Westdale Properties announced Line 5 Condos, a residence that embraces what it truly means to be a condo dwelling urbanite.
Balconies and bylaws: What condo owners should know
For many of Toronto’s high-rise residents, these cement pads in the sky provide the only private slice of outdoor living, and with a few decorative touches, can be a green oasis amid the urban jungle.
What to do in your home garden before October ends
Here is a list of things you can do to protect your garden from the harsh winter and even revitalize your soil while its buried under snow.
What Do Your Colour Choices in the Home Say About You?
Whether you’re walking down the street in the small fishing port of Tobermory, browsing the antique market on Portobello Road in London, or driving through the suburban streets of Bristol, you’ll notice each streetscape has one commonality - the houses
What Becomes an Icon Most?
Now here’s a conundrum with as many swooping sides as a Frank Gehry design —David Mirvish will seek a judgment from the OMB in January in an effort to get a green light for Toronto native Gehry’s three-tower condo plans for the Royal Alexandra Theatre
