Chill your summer hydro bill with a smart thermostat
The GTA region is in for a long, hot summer, according to early climatologist forecasts – and given our fair city just endured an unusually cold and lingering winter (an ice storm in April, what gives?) news of rising temps is music to Torontonian ears.
6 renovation tips that will help boost the value of your home
It’s easy to look around and realize your home needs some refreshing. It’s a little more difficult to know exactly what projects will be profitable in the future. If you’re stuck on knowing where to concentrate your renovation budget, Home Improvement
January: Super Tall Towers
First and foremost, Happy New Year to everyone! We want to start the year off by going big, so for all of January, we’ll be discussing super tall towers! Why does every major urban city want the tallest tower? What are the benefits of having massive
Five Minutes with Michael Broccolini
It’s always fun to meet new developers in Toronto, to learn about what they are bringing to the city and how they got to where they are today. This week, the Toronto Star’s NewInHomes.com team had the chance to meet with Michael Broccolini, a Real Estate
6 designer tips to embrace your inner minimalist
I wasn’t always a fan of minimalism, however, I certainly do embrace it now! What with travelling back and forth between the GTA and Los Angeles and running a bi-coastal design business, the time for relaxing is at a premium. Like all those with
Jubilee: Small-Town Living Near Lake Simcoe
Are you in search of that small-town vibe and an intimate streetscape? Ballymore Homes and Briarwood Homes’ new Sutton community, Jubilee, is just what you’re looking for.At Jubilee, Ballymore and Briarwood are offering an extensive selection of freehold
A New Reason to Buy New: “Third-Hand Smoke”
Image via CTV (AP Photo/Dave Martin)Should you buy a new home or resale? The age-old question leaves most prospective homebuyers on the fence. Well, thanks to the National Post, we’ve discovered a new reason to buy new!What is third-hand smoke?According
The 2013 Pug Awards: Nominees Announced!
The Pug Awards have quickly become one of Toronto’s most recognized awards because it’s all about you, what the public thinks of new buildings in the city.Things got rolling in 2004 as The Fugly Awards, as a way to highlight some of the ugliest buildings
The Icon: New Images Released!
Last summer, we introduced you to The Icon, a new high-rise slated for University Ave. We knew The Icon’s specs, but we were still waiting to see the cool design by Core Architects. Well, thanks to our friends over at SkyscraperCity, we now know what the
Midhaven Homes: A Leader in Environmental Sustainability
In our recent series about What Homebuyers Want, sustainability was a recurring topic. We highlighted a few builders and developers who are leading the way with green initiatives, discussed some green technology that we may see in homes in the near
