4 new eco-conscious countertop and flooring trends for the kitchen
By Katherine OakesAt Modernize, we like to think that every single material you use in your home counts. Not just to make it beautiful and comfortable for yourself and your loved ones, but also to add value by not harming the ecosystem. And the best part
Glen Ridge Estates is coming to Aurora this June!
In just a few months, Fairgate Homes and OPUS Homes will be collaborating to bring their esteemed brand of luxury to one of the best communities in the country with their new development, Glen Ridge Estates. The estates, planned for Aurora, have been
Ballantrae: The Community that has it All
Are you looking for a unique lifestyle? Wouldn`t it be great if you could take all the best things from differently styled communities and combine them to make a paradise? Well, this is what Schickedanz has done with their expansive Ballantrae Golf and
Good Neighbour Policies for Condo Dwellers
Perhaps the poet Robert Frost said it best when he wrote: "Good fences make good neighbours." But that advice is tough to follow when living in a new condo. High-density housing can require a greater level of patience and a willingness to tune out the
Condo Pro: Place your Trust in a Reputable Builder
By Barbara LawlorA happy new condominium purchaser is an educated one – someone who does the necessary homework and legwork to ensure the most value and best choice. With a home being one of the biggest decisions most people will make during their
Learn More About Mortgage Pre-approval
A pre-approval might be best defined as your license to go house shopping. In essence there's no sense in finding the home of your dreams if you're not already 110% sure you can afford if comfortably. There's also no sense in spending your valuable time
Gehry Designs Tallest Residential Building in Berlin
Image via buro247.comWorld renowned architect Frank Gehry is best known for his work on the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, but on a more local scale, he is responsible for the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) and the Mirvish+Gehry proposal. Next on Gehry’s
Trimart: Strong January 2014 for New Low-Rise
Trimart Research Corporation is reporting that the new low-rise market showed great gains in January 2014. With a total of 1,252 sales in the Total Market Area (TMA), last January was the second best in the last six years. This number of sales is a 66.5%
The most affordable places to live in Canada
Oakville was recently named the best place to live in Canada by MoneySense Magazine. But, with homes averaging $1.2 million, it’s not the most affordable city. If housing affordability is a top priority for you, don’t worry, that list exists too.
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
