CMHC Releases Canadian Housing Observer 2013
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released the 11th edition of their annual Canadian Housing Observer. This year’s report has a special feature on the country’s exciting condominium market.“Condos (called strata in BC) include a variety
90 Niagara: The Coolest Neighbourhood in Toronto
From Fieldgate HomesIt’s only been a few weeks since Fieldgate first presented 90 Niagara, our new boutique condo in Toronto. We’ve already received some great feedback, and we know that the neighbourhood is one of the major draws!What’s not to like? 90
Forward-Thinking Design at Minto30Roe
The New Year always brings changing trends and favourites for the home. In the coming year Pantone, the global authority on colour predicts that techno colour – inspired by the advancement of technology and its impact on society - is set to become 2014's
MARK CULLEN: Let it Snow
By Mark CullenLooking for the best insulator in the business for plants – one that is free? I have it for you – Snow. It acts as an insulator and protects your garden from the cold and frost. It is important to remember that a heavy snowfall can also
The Best of All Things in 2014
With both Christmas Day and New Year’s Day falling on our usual newsletter day, this marks my last column of 2013. It’s been an exciting year, and unlike a couple of years ago when the excitement all came from the market, a lot of the excitement in the
71 Homes Under Construction at Kingmeadow
Santa’s elves aren’t the only busy ones at this time of year – the Minto employees at Kingmeadow have been hard at work too! Minto broke ground and started construction in late September and have made great progress since. Currently, 71 homes are under
Beyond the Plan: A Guide to Knowing Which Floor Plan is Your Home
Floor plan translated into living space (LUX Design)By Bora Mihalyi Design Editor at LUX DesignYou walk into a showroom. It's almost a transcending experience. The outside world gets quiet and soft music fills your ears. A beautiful and ridiculously nice
The Wood Wharf Master-Plan in London
By Penny MunozSwiss architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron is planning to change the skyline of one of London’s major business districts with their 56-storey “Wood Wharf” cylindrical skyscraper. Canary Wharf, located in Tower Hamlets is known for its
Wayne Gretzky Selling Thousand Oaks Home
By Penny MunozLooks like “The Great One” (aka Wayne Gretzky) is expecting an impressive pay day. Having reached a tentative deal on the millions owed to him as the former head coach and director of hockey operations for the Phoenix Coyotes is not the
The Year of the Master-Plan
We hardly ever see a residential tower proposed without commercial space and retail at street level. The days of planning a residential-only building in the downtown core are behind us, but that’s not even what we want to talk about today. Toronto is
