Toronto Development Charges Increasing
It’s a new year - you know what that means? Development Charges (DCs) are going to see another jump soon. For many years, fluctuating DCs have been a hot topic in the Greater Toronto Area’s (GTA) new home market scene, mostly because it affects
Get on Your Bikes and Ride
I’ve written about how pedestrian access makes a city better. Ditto plants and trees. I’ve written about what a dog-friendly city looks like. All those things, I believe, are just about 100% upside (although I’ll admit the dogs do have a little, shall we
Share your ideas for the Ontario Place development
The province of Ontario is looking for some fresh ideas for the Ontario Place development. What do you picture being at this site? The goal is to transform Ontario Place into a year-round attraction for local and international visitors.
Housing prices in Vancouver dropping due to greater supply (and it might be a good thing)
Toronto real estate and Vancouver real estate get compared a lot, mostly because they’re the hottest housing markets in Canada. What we’re seeing in Vancouver that we’re not seeing in Toronto right now is the uptick in resale home listings.
Our real estate predictions for 2017
Last year was rocky for Southern Ontario’s real estate market. There were a lot of legislative changes, supply in both the resale and new home market dwindled, and we continued to see record high sales in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). So, what does
How to make room for the one you love
If you currently live alone in a one-bedroom unit, there’s a good chance you have too much stuff. Even a 450 square foot home can contain too many possessions. So what happens when you and the one you love decide to pull the trigger and live together?
7 minimalist home décor pieces you can buy locally
When given an open space, like in a new home, many of us find that our first instinct is to fill it up. But what if there was another way? When furnishing your home, the minimalist approach allows you to optimize your space and minimize clutter without
Improve your decision making by improving your air quality
We know it’s important for developers to build greener homes to preserve our planet, but what about to maintain the health of our own brains?In 2015, a new study targeting air quality and our brain revealed that people who work in well-ventilated spaces
Natural Setting Nurtures Great Success for Sundial Homes in Ajax
Start with a tranquil natural setting adjacent to Carruthers Creek in Ajax, add in a premium collection of detached ravine homes on 36’ and 40’ lots and what do you get? In the case of Sundial Homes’ exclusive Edgewood enclave at Mulberry Meadows - a
We have to improve housing affordability for future generations
I’m sensing a lot of negativity these days - not just in the housing market, but all around the world and close to home. And you know what? I’m tired. Thank goodness the Canada Day Long weekend is coming up.
