Industry Profile: Andy Brethour of PMA Brethour - PART 1
The team at the Toronto Star’s NewInHomes.com headed out to Markham to meet with Andy Brethour, one of the most interesting players in the real estate game. We talked about his history in the business, his philanthropy, as well as his vision for the
How to optimize space for siblings sharing a bedroom
After sleeping a few feet away from my older sister for almost half of my life, I have a pretty good understanding of all of the triumphs and challenges that come with sharing a room, from squabbles to sleepless nights. As more couples plan on starting
How to Use Feng Shui to Improve Your Home
Feng Shui is the Chinese practice of rearranging your living or work environment to positively impact all aspects of your life. Many people in the western world dismiss Feng Shui as superstition or confuse the practice with mysticism. However, the art
Branthaven is launching Explore in Stoney Creek this fall!
It’s no longer debatable - Hamilton is a hot spot for new low-rise residential development, especially since both the resale and new home market is struggling with low supply across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). One Hamilton community that we are very
Perspective Condos: Live Large in Small Spaces
Pianosi Developments treats buyers at its exciting new Perspective Condominiums to a design seminar featuring industry expert Glen Peloso. Pictured (L-R): Milborne Real Estate’s Vice President Mark Partin and Sales Agent Rita Novak with Celebrity
Trimart: Temperature and Low-Rise Sales Increasing
Now that the summer heat is in full swing, Trimart Research Corporation is getting excited about the recent success of the new low-rise market. With 17 new site openings in June 2014, Trimart believes that sales will continue to climb through summer,
Is Toronto going to the dogs?
It is according to Dog Dazed, a CBC-aired documentary that looks at the environmental and social impact of dogs. According to the flick by filmmaker Helen Slinger, there are now more North American households with dogs than kids. Urban areas across the
See the 10 Design Excellence winners of the 2016 OAA Awards!
The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) revealed the finalists of the 2016 OAA Awards a little over a month ago. Today, we’re happy to share the winners with you, recognizing the best in Ontario architecture over the last year. The most prestigious
CMHC Housing Starts for February 2014
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released its report on February’s housing starts in Canada, with figures that stay true to last month’s prediction of a stabilization throughout 2014.For February 2014, housing starts in Canada were
Heritage Park: On the Edge of Cottage Country
We at the Toronto Star's NewInHomes.com love when new home builders can recognize a great plot of land in an area that is known for its natural surroundings, and then design a community that complements it. We are seeing this with Lancaster Homes? commun
