TREB: GTA Resale Market Heats Up this Summer
Along with the temperature, the Greater Toronto Area’s (GTA) resale housing market figures are steadily rising. According to the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB), there were 10,180 sales reported through the TorontoMLS system in June 2014, which is a
The architectural design of Fifth on the Park in Emerald City
Last month, we had the opportunity to meet up with ELAD CANADA’s Ron Weinstock, Executive VP Business Development & Construction, at the Emerald City community in North York. The fourth and fifth towers are currently under construction. This week, we
Buyers vs. Sellers: Who will win the detached home market?
There was a story in the Vancouver Sun recently about a detached home listed for just under $1 million. With single-family home prices falling in the area, could the detached homes actually tumble to an affordable price?
Toronto Development Charges: Will they Double?!
Recently, The City of Toronto has been debating whether or not to increase development charges. With many new residents moving to Toronto every year, the City needs to be pulling in more money to accommodate the growth.The proposed changes to Toronto’s
How to Build a Terrarium
Weren’t born with a green thumb? Not to worry, some of Mark Cullen’s gardening tips are beyond my gardening abilities too! Don’t get discouraged though, try a smaller (but awesome) project like a terrarium instead. This idea is especially good for condo
Toronto Calls on the City’s Young to Improve Public Spaces
If you’ve ever walked through a neighbourhood in Toronto and been inspired with ways in which to embellish the community, this might be the perfect opportunity for you to make a difference.The City of Toronto has launched an “urban ideas competition”
New home sales in Oakville picking up speed
The latest report from Trimart Research Corporation highlights Oakville as one of the top selling cities in the Total Market Area (TMA) for new low-rise homes. With 365 sales last month, Oakville is a hot market right now. It’s interesting how sales are
This is the key to building more affordable housing
On vacation in Vancouver this week, a friend of mine remarked on how much land there appeared to be available for development. In a city with out of control prices (even more than ours) that just took the minor measure of taxing foreign investment,
Why fall is the best time for planting in your home garden
Fall is the best time for planting. We have been saying this in the business for almost 25 years now – ever since growers started producing trees, shrubs and evergreens in containers. I like planting now and generally, I have more success with September
Will 300,000 Canadians soon have more debt than assets?
This week, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives released a study by senior economist David Macdonald that says a home price decline of 20% would leave 169,000 families under 40 in a negative-equity position, with more debt than assets. “Declines
