The First-Time Homebuyer Experience
One of the best ways to learn more about buying your first home is to talk to a first-time homebuyer who has already gone through the process. That’s why we chatted with Gea Koleva, a 30-something Torontonian woman who recently purchased her very first
Urbanation Releases Q1-2014 Condo Market Results
Urbanation, the industry’s leading source for information on Toronto’s exciting condominium market, released its Q1-2014 market results.Throughout Toronto CMA, 5,140 condo units sold during Q1-2014, which is 5% above the five-year average, and is nearly
Make the Right Choices for Your Senior Years
Downsizing is a big theme in the real estate sector, particularly now with aging Boomers making up nearly 30% of the Canadian population; the entire Boomer generation will hit 65 by 2031, making the proportion of seniors about 23%, versus 15% in 2011.
Five Toronto Architects Win Governor-General’s Medals
The winners of the Governor-General’s Medals in architecture were recently announced, giving praise to the best new buildings in Canada.The list of 12 awards, which are presented every two years, “recognize outstanding achievement in recently built
Tridel to Alter Urban Living in Toronto’s Garden District
Anyone involved in the new home industry and real estate in general has already heard of Tridel’s new Toronto condo, Alter. With such slick branding and a recently released rendering, Alter has been the talk of the town!Just last week, Tridel released
Restored Heritage Home Unveiled at Mayfield Village
On May 3, Aspen Ridge Homes, CountryWide Homes, Greenpark, Marycroft Homes, and Regal Crest Homes unveiled the restored historic Archdekin Heritage Home at their Mayfield Village community in Brampton.In the 1860s, Peter Archdekin and a group of settlers
Average First-Time Buyers’ Budgets Increase to $316,100
The Bank of Montreal (BMO) released its First-Time Home Buyers Report, announcing that the average first-time buyer has increased their average budget to $316,100 (compared to $300,000 in 2013).While the average budget has jumped over $16,000, the
Bye-Bye Guv, Hello Condos?
Image via theguvernment.comIf you’re wondering why all the fun-lovers in your office are walking around with their heads hanging low, it probably has something to do with INK Entertainment’s official announcement that they’re closing the Guvernment and
Voting Now Open for 2014 Pug Awards!
River City Phase 1If you’ve ever wished there was a platform to voice your opinions on the design of city developments, familiarize yourself with The Pug Awards! Inaugurated in 2005, this event was founded by Anna Simone of Cecconi Simone and Gary
New Renderings of Aurora Trails Released
If you have your heart set on living in Aurora, then you’ve definitely heard of Aurora Trails, a new collaboration between Arista Homes, Fieldgate Homes, OPUS Homes, and Paradise Homes.Registrations have been pouring in, and each builder just released a
