The City is Gambling on Employment
City council has voted 25 to 19 to support expanded gaming at Woodbine, along with the promise of an entertainment complex that would include retail, restaurants and a hotel, and all with the promise of secure, unionized jobs.Those in opposition seem to
Your chance to see inside the Weston Bread Factory
Graywood Developments and Alterra are opening up the former Weston Bread Factory to the public in partnership with the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival, the largest photography event in the world with more than 200 exhibitions!
What we learned about smart homes by talking to home builders
Throughout the month of August, we chatted with five home builders about the use of smart home technology, and we learned a lot.We had the chance to discuss smart homes with representatives from Branthaven Homes, Canderel, Heathwood Homes, Kylemore
BILD Low-Rise Forum: Mortgage Mania
On April 18th, 2013, we attended BILD’s Low-Rise Forum. The speaker was Will Dunning, an economist and housing market analyst with over 30 years of experience. Dunning has a history working with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, and now his
The reasons why parents are concerned about condo living
Unfortunately, there are many concerns that parents have with condo living, and we’re highlighting some of them with the hopes that it draws attention to a few things that may need to change if condos are ever to be considered ideal family housing.
INFOGRAPHIC: A Look at The Canadian Mortgage Market
There's no doubt that a healthy mortgage market fuels many different aspects of our economy. It creates jobs, stability within the real estate industry, and overall, allows people to feel more secure with their investments.With that in mind, our friends
St. Catharines real estate is heating up!
With average home prices on the rise across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), surrounding areas are beginning to see an uptick in sales. For example, St. Catharines real estate started off the year on a hot streak with no signs of slowing down. According
Trimart: Brampton Still on Top!
As of the end of September 2013, Trimart has recorded 13,295 year-to-date (YTD) new low-rise sales for the Total Market Area (TMA). Brampton remains the busiest city in the TMA with 2,902 YTD sales. Oakville is in a distant second with 966 sales, and
Make Your Reservations for Summerlicious 2014!
(And maybe check out some nearby condos)What’s better than sunny days? Being able to enjoy them with the best food the city has to offer! Kicking off this summer’s events in perfect harmony with these two elements is Summerlicious.For two-whole weeks,
Brampton is Absolutely Dominating the New Low-Rise Market
The latest report by Trimart Research Corporation highlights the top five cities with the most new low-rise sales in the Total Market Area (TMA). As expected, Brampton is in the lead by a significant margin with 2,520 sales so far this year. Milton is in
