The average price of a new detached home in the GTA exceeds $1 million for the first time
The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) just released its new home sales figures for March 2016, announcing that the average price of a new detached home in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) has surpassed $1 million for the first time
Condo Pro: The Ongoing Greening of Condos
By Barbara LawlorWhen we think of the buzzword “green” in new condominiums, the first things that comes to mind is not the colour, but items such as green roofs and energy-efficient windows. There are many smart technologies and environmentally friendly
Why I’m cautiously optimistic about the affordable housing issue
Even if you lean far to the right of centre, there are reasons that affordable housing is good for everyone. Aside from the hard-to-quantify lack of vibrancy and pervading us-and-them atmosphere that surrounds one-income-bracket neighbourhoods, housing
GTA investors look to Fox Harb'r for their next vacation home
What started as Ron Joyce’s passion project for friends and family in his hometown community of Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia has transformed into one of Canada’s most promising real estate investment opportunities, and we had the privilege to see it all in
Victoria Manor: Last Chance!
Whenever the construction of an exclusive community is well underway, we like to remind all of you of what it has to offer before all the units are snatched up. Well, one of those communities is Victoria Manor by Fieldgate Homes.
Haute Kitchens
By Kathy FlaxmanIn the fantasy of the perfect kitchen the ingredients are always on hand, in their freshest, most eye appealing form. The countertop gleams, stretching as far as the eye can see, and on that countertop is one perfect symbol of domestic
What Does 2015 Hold for the GTA’s New Home Market?
Welcome to 2015! Last year was very exciting for the new home industry; low-rise homes saw record highs for average pricing and the condo market saw record high sales. Builders and developers focused more on targeting first-time homebuyers and end-users,
Revealing the Truth about Canada’s Housing Market
Where is Canada’s housing market really headed? Some people say “boom,” while others declare “bust.” One individual that has a firm grasp on what the future may hold for the new home industry and the country’s real estate market is Ben Myers, Senior VP,
Blue Diamond: At the Crossroads of 3 Toronto Neighbourhoods
We’ve said it repeatedly that the Yonge and Eglinton neighbourhood is one of our favourites, but we think we have a contender in our midst. Ever since Camrost-Felcorp launched Imperial Plaza at Avenue and St. Clair, the neighbourhood has been on our
The 6 best herbs for your windowsill garden
Gardeners, birdwatchers, golfers and virtually all outdoor enthusiasts are counting down the days to the season opener - that magical day when we can plant, observe a migratory species travelling our way, or hit the first ball. It all amounts to the same
