Bata Shoe Factory transformed into a luxury rental building
The historic Bata Shoe Factory has been transformed from a mid-century industrial building into a luxurious contemporary “condo-inspired” rental residence, called Batawa Lofts.
Some new home owners aren’t getting the park they paid for
Altus Group and the Building Industry and Land Development Association released new findings that say that parkland payments to municipalities can add $20,000 to $30,000 to the cost of a new home.
Skyscraper concepts that limit our impact on the environment
One architectural design competition that we like to follow is eVolo Magazine’s annual Skyscraper Competition, which challenges designers, architects, and engineers around the world to approach vertical building design in an innovative way.
Neighbourhood factors that Toronto homebuyers don’t care about
In the real estate industry, it’s important to know what location factors are important to buyers, but it’s also important to understand what people don’t care about.
New release of detached homes coming to Blue Sky in Stouffville in June!
One of the most successful new home communities in Stouffville is Blue Sky by Fieldgate Homes. Many families have been waiting eagerly for the next release and it looks like it’s finally happening.
5 things first-time buyers forget about at the time of occupancy
Did you buy a new pre-construction condo as your first home? As your occupancy approaches, you’re probably getting super excited to move in, but there are a few things that many first-time buyers forget about at this important milestone moment.
Only 15 Church Lofts available at 260 High Park in Toronto!
We recently had the opportunity to visit the 260 High Park presentation centre to learn more about the dramatic church conversion development in Toronto.
Canadian housing starts trend upwards as Toronto construction takes a breather
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation released its monthly housing starts figures for April 2019, reporting an upwards trend due to strong multi-unit starts.
More than 200 affordable rental units announced for downtown Toronto
At the end of April, the province of Ontario announced the sale of surplus land to allow for the development of affordable housing.
The housing market is about to go through some big changes
It’s been an interesting couple of weeks - details of Ontario’s Housing Supply Action Plan were released, debate over the mortgage stress test continued, and sales activity started to heat up.
