Find out why Toronto needs non-resident buyers
To get a better grasp on the housing market, we reached out to some industry professionals to get their opinions on a few hot topics. Our first Q&A was with Ben Myers, President of Bullpen Research & Consulting Inc.
April: Walkability Month is Back!
Well, it looks like spring is finally upon us! The Weather Network is forecasting temperatures as high as 10 degrees celsius for the first couple weeks of April, and hopefully it will only get warmer from there. We know 10 degrees isn’t exactly
Highway of Heroes Living Tribute: A tree for every fallen hero
When is a tree more than just a tree? The answer is when the tree is part of a memorial to honour Canada’s fallen heroes. The mission of the Highway of Heroes Living Tribute is simple: To honour Canada’s fallen by planting 117,000 trees, one for each of
TCHC Moving Forward on Two Revitalization Projects
We first heard about the plan to revitalize Alexandra Park a while back, and we have been keeping our eyes out for any further developments. Well, On August 22, the Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) announced via their website that not only
11 Wellesley St. West: Park in the City?
It can be hard for planners and city officials to find that delicate balance between parkland and infrastructure. Toronto is one city that has continued to find that balance. It seems as though every surface parking lot, every older office building, and
Is it Time You Thought About Downsizing?
Condominiums are the bookends of homeownership: for many people, they make the most sense as first-timers and later, as downsizers. Both demographics are generally more cost-conscious than those in between, less likely to be living with children, and
The 2013 Pug Awards: Nominees Announced!
The Pug Awards have quickly become one of Toronto’s most recognized awards because it’s all about you, what the public thinks of new buildings in the city.Things got rolling in 2004 as The Fugly Awards, as a way to highlight some of the ugliest buildings
Link Condos + Towns in Burlington a Huge Success!
ADI Development Group recently hosted a preview launch event at the Link Condos + Towns sales centre. The event, dubbed “Dinner X Design,” combined the talents of one of Burlington’s culinary experts as well as a couple artists from No Vacancy.Chef
A Trip to Banff Court
We recently took a little trip out to Mississauga and visited with Carmine Cesta of Cesta Developments to chat about one of his latest low-rise projects, Banff Court.About Banff CourtCesta began by introducing Banff Court: “These 22 homes here in
RioCan Makes a Big Toronto Acquisition
It takes a really important plan for us to shift our focus to report on a non-residential real estate transaction. This week, it was announced that one of the biggest pieces of downtown land was purchased. No condos or low-rise homes planned, but still,
