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Trimart: Many New Openings and Releases Heading into Fall
According to the latest Trimart report, new low-rise sales for the Total Market Area (TMA) were up 26% in July, compared to the same time last year. But, sales are 24.1% lower than last June. In total, there were 1,310 sales in July, not bad for a
The Translucent Home in Hiroshima
Recently, Inhabitat.com featured a Hiroshima residence called House in Tousuien. What’s so special about House in Tousuien? The entire exterior is translucent.About House in TousuienHouse in Tousuien was designed by Suppose Design Office in 2012. The
Is the OMB Stifling Democracy?
I’ve said before that the Ontario Municipal Board is broken, and the process needs an overhaul. The best I can come up with is a jury system that drafts residents, business owners and employees in disputed areas to ad hoc committees for a given period
Peter Gilgan Makes his Mark on Bay Street in Toronto
On August 26, 2013, SickKids celebrated their largest transformational gift with the naming of their new Toronto building dedicated to children’s health research and learning.The naming of the new SickKids buildingPeter Gilgan, the CEO and founder of
INFOGRAPHIC: Walking - It’s The Best Medicine
We’ve spent this month covering the topic of Walkability in both a general sense and by profiling specific neighbourhoods around Toronto. So, it’s safe to say that you may have an idea of what and where, but how about why? It might seem like a mundane
Walkability: Yonge and Eglinton - 98
For the last installment of our Walkability features, we visited the Yonge and Eglinton neighbourhood of Toronto - possibly one of the most active neighbourhoods in the city when it comes to new home developments.Yonge and Eglinton on WalkScore.comLike
Charities Win at The 6th Annual Kylemore Kares Golf Tournament
From Kylemore Communities Two hundred golfers teed off on August 21 at The 6th Annual Kylemore Kares Charity Golf Tournament held at prestigious Angus Glen Golf Club in Markham. Since its inaugural year, the tournament has expanded to now use both of
Tarion Receives Excellence in Governance Award
On August 18, 2013, the Canadian Society of Corporate Secretaries (CSCS) opened their 15th annual corporate governance conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia with the presentation of the first ever Excellence in Governance Awards. And, Tarion Warranty
A New “UNretirement” Resort in Richmond Hill
Recently, Spring Resorts Universal Inc. launched “Richmond Springs Retirement Resort,” an adult 50+ community in Richmond Hill with an interesting concept.About Richmond SpringsAccording to a recent press release, Richmond Springs is an “UNretirement”
New Home Investment Process – Design Studio Appointment
From Granite HomesThe new home investment process has many steps. Initially, one must choose their home site and design, complete an agreement of purchase and sale, firm up on this agreement, attend multiple inspections as the construction of the home