4 factors holding back the development of a sharing economy
The sharing economy philosophy posits that access trumps ownership. But is mere access the best solution for all? Since first rising to prominence, the sharing economy has been clouded with controversy pertaining to safety, accountability, regulations
A Rooftop Oasis in the City Desert
The green movement is alive and well in Ontario and many organizations are accepting and promoting initiatives to reduce our society’s demand for energy, resource management and waste reduction. One of the latest developments comes from the Federation of
The sustainable kitchen: The keys to being greener every day
For the entire month of February, we’ve decided to zero in on one very special room of the home - the kitchen - specifically on how to have the most sustainable kitchen possible! As houses and condo units began shifting towards open-concept floor plan
Genworth Canada: Home Improvement Tips
One of the largest mortgage insurers in the country, Genworth Canada, recently posted a variety of videos illustrating helpful tips for homebuyers and homeowners. Today, we are featuring their video titled “Home Improvements.”The challenges behind home
Toronto housing not a buyer’s market...yet
Now that the Greater Toronto Area’s (GTA) resale and new home markets are showing some signs of cooling, people are starting to wonder if it’s a buyer’s market, or whether it will be soon.First of all, why do people think the market is cooling? There are
TIFF in the Park: The Perfect Summer Evening
What better way to enjoy a clear summer evening than an outdoor movie? A number of Toronto organizations host outdoor movie nights around the city; one of our favourites during the summer is TIFF in the Park.This year, the theme of TIFF in the Park is
The OAA Reveals Another Key to Affordability
By Penny MunozRecently, the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) released their first report estimating the cost of the site plan approval process in Ontario at a presentation at the Design Exchange. The report collected opinions from architects as
The Perry: Everyone Loves it. Everyone!
We were just doing our perusing of local blogs to see what the city is saying about some of the new condo developments on the way, and stumbled upon an interesting one on BlogTo. Titled, “New in Toronto real estate: The Perry Condos,” written by
Genworth Series: Finding the Right Home
There's no one "right way" to go about finding a home. But here are a few tips that may make the process a little easier and remove some of the anxiety associated with making what is, for most people, their largest single purchase in life.There are
Art Auction Raises $80,000 for the Nanny Angel Network
On Oct. 18, OPUS Homes and the Ladies of the Brush hosted the first ever “Bitch n’ Paint Art Auction” at Copper Creek Golf Club in Vaughan. The Ladies of the Brush is a group of four wonderful artists: Angie DeGasperis, Grace Bruno D’Alessandro, Mary
