Cancelled Concept for Super Tall Tower in Dubai
Via Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill ArchitectsDon’t get your hopes up, this interesting futuristic tower was cancelled back in March 2009, but we just had to feature it as an example of architects thinking outside the box.1 Dubai was designed by Adrian Smith
Buying a Home with Bitcoin?
Before we jump into this, let’s make sure everyone understands what Bitcoin is.Bitcoin is a peer-to-peer digital currency. There’s no cash, tokens, or anything physical involved. There is also no government body powering it, so the value is determined
Reasons to Buy a Home in the Winter
A recent blog post by Genworth Canada listed a few reasons why buying a home in the winter might be the right decision for you!The reasons are listed below:Your real estate agent’s full attentionWinter is traditionally a slow time in the real estate
Housing Sales and Prices Expected to Rise Across Canada in 2014
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) recently updated its forecast for Canada’s 2014 home sales, predicting sales and prices will rise compared to 2013.Which province will have the most home sales?For the sixth consecutive year, annual sales in
City of Toronto Cleaning up Tree Debris Caused by Ice Storm
Randy Risling / Toronto StarIf you were around the Greater Toronto Area for the holidays, we’re sure the ice storm affected you in one way or another, whether you were one of the unlucky ones who lost power for days, a giant tree fell and blocked your
What does 2014 Hold for Toronto’s Condo Market?
According to a recent article in the Toronto Star by Susan Pigg, Toronto’s condo market is in for another interesting year. Simply put, closings will be high, sales will be low.Are you ready for closing costs?According to RealNet, $25 billion worth of
Detached Home Prices to Rise in 2014
George Carras, President of RealNet Canada, is predicting that pricing for detached homes in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) will only get higher throughout 2014.The GTA is made up of four regions; Halton, Durham, York, and Peel. Let’s see what prices are
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
MAD Architects Presents New Master-Plan for China
If you’ve been paying any attention to the Greater Toronto Area condo scene over the last few years, the name Ma Yansong is probably familiar to you. He is the innovative mind from MAD Architects behind Mississauga’s Absolute Towers (nicknamed Marilyn
Is Technology a Selling Point for Buyers?
Via Chaz.Yorkville brochureRecently, the National Post published an interesting article about residential developers who are “wiring up buildings to stay competitive and click with buyers.” Basically, Canadians (and Torontonians specifically) love their
