BILD High-Rise Forum: Why Developers are Losing Sleep
On April 4, 2013, some of the best and brightest in the new homebuilding industry gathered at the Westin Prince for BILD’s High-Rise Forum. The topic: “What’s Keeping Toronto Developers Awake at Night?”The panel of professionals consisted of Sam Crignano
Keesmaat Talks Toronto Suburbs
Over the past 50 years, the way we develop neighbourhoods has changed drastically. Now, density is a significant aspect of any area’s growth. With density comes infrastructure, and that opens up a whole new set of challenges to face. Today, Toronto
Dominic Tompa Talks NY2 Condos
Last week, we had the opportunity to head down to NY2 Condos to check out the progress that Daniels has made. We met with Dominic Tompa, the broker of record at City Life Realty, about the value that Daniels is offering at NY2, and how important projects
Downtown Condos And Social Housing
Through Section 37 of the City of Toronto’s Planning Act, it is possible to get social housing incorporated into some of the larger scale condo developments in Toronto. But wait. What is Section 37, and do we want social housing units mixed with
Mississauga faces Development Quandaries
The strong demand for high-rise living is reaching beyond downtown Toronto. Mississauga has experienced a significant spike, with an estimated 60 to 70 percent of new home developments being condos.Developers have moved to intensify pockets of
PETER POLITIS OF GREYBROOK REALTY PARTNERS
We love our behind-the-scenes views of the real estate industry. We talk a lot about the developments planned for Toronto, but one thing that we rarely focus on is the financing aspect of the projects. Without proper financing, developments are
Ben Myers Makes a Move to Fortress
One of our favourite people to talk to about the condition of the condo market is Ben Myers. During his time at Urbanation, he provided a balanced and factual view of the condo industry by always relying on the stats.It was announced earlier this week
Best of the season to you and yours
By Sam ReissIt’s been a tragic start to what should be a jolly season, as we mourn with our neighbours the loss of 26 people, most of them young kids just six or seven, in the school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut.The event has brought political
But where’s the solution?
Don’t people love to complain? It’s never a nice quality to be critical without being solution-oriented but, alas, it seems to be a specialty of politicians everywhere.This week, and not for the first time, the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) came under
Industry Profile: Stephen Price of Graywood - Part 2
Last week, we sat down with Stephen Price, the new President and CEO of Graywood Developments, and discussed his history and experiences in the real estate industry.In Part 2, we discuss his decision to join Graywood and the challenges he faces, as well
