Close the Housing Gap Hits Parliament Hill
By Penny MunozPressing the demands of the Close the Housing Gap campaign, over 100 social housing tenants, stakeholders and politicians from Toronto and Ottawa rallied on Parliament Hill to persuade the federal government to contribute “1/3 fair share”
Lifetime Developments Purchases World’s Biggest Bookstore
By PennyMunozAlthough it sparked much controversy, the fact remains that the site for The World’s Biggest Bookstore at 20 Edward Street will join the growing list of Toronto icons to be closing up shop. Last year, National Post predicted that the space
City-Initiated Official Plan Amendment for Ossington Avenue
On Nov. 19, Toronto and East York Community Council reviewed a City-initiated Official Plan Amendment regarding the section of Ossington Avenue between Dundas Street West and Queen Street West.The item was adopted without amendment. City Council will
Linda Mitchell Young on Toronto’s Rental Market
By Penny MunozAccording to Urbanation, the number of condo rentals is at an all-time high, showing no sign of slowing down with estimates reaching more than 20,000 by the end of 2013. A proven expert in the real estate market, Linda Mitchell Young,
First Community Meeting about Mirvish+Gehry
(L-R) David Mirvish and Frank Gehry - photo by Peter J. Thompson/National PostBy Penny MunozToronto native and world-renowned architect Frank Gehry showed his dedication to the Mirvish+Gehry project in a community council meeting recently by stating that
TARION: What to Expect When Buying a New Home
By TarionPurchasing a new home is a big decision and can sometimes seem overwhelming. Finding the right location, size and finishes are all exciting parts of choosing the home that’s right for you, but there are many other important steps to consider.
The Brownstones at Westown by Lindvest
Discover tremendous value at Weston Road and Sheppard Avenue WestLindvest chose the incredible Toronto location of Weston Road and Sheppard Avenue West to release the Brownstones at Westown – a collection of stacked two-bedroom townhomes remarkably
New Model Home at Potter’s Bend in Markham!
From Fieldgate HomesFieldgate proudly introduces a stunning designer-decorated model home in this great community in the heart of Markham.With helpful representatives readily providing support and information about our new model, visitors can learn about
Construction on Super Skinny New York Tower to Begin Next Year
About a month ago, developers JDS Development Group and Property Markets Group received approval from Landmarks Preservation Commission for a slender residential tower in Midtown New York, which will stand 100 feet taller than the Empire State
Outlook Stable for 2014
It doesn’t look like the naysayers will get their way anytime soon — the latest predictions by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation for the Toronto CMA (presented at the annual CMHC Housing Outlook Conference last week) say next year is going to
