This guest article was contributed by Kit Lee, who serves as Creative Director and co-founder of 2 Sisters Homestyling, as well as GTA Real Estate News’ expert staging correspondent. The goal of staging is to showcase the best features of the house, while creating a memorable and lasting first impression for potential buyers. However, many sellers find it difficult […]
Pan Am Games Athletes Village Reaches Completion
Community’s post-games conversion will add more than 1,100 condos and townhouses to Toronto waterfront TORONTO – The Province of Ontario has passed another milestone in getting ready to host the 2015 Pan Am / Parapan Games this summer, by cutting the ribbon on the Athletes’ Village – a sprawling community that, come July, will serve […]
Micro Condos a “Smart” Investment in Toronto Market
TORONTO – Just about any GTA real estate agent will tell you that, when it comes to the downtown core, condominium suites seem to be getting smaller and smaller with each new high- or mid-rise development. The movement towards embracing “micro condos” – compact suites each totaling 500 square feet or less – is nothing […]
Project Spotlight: The Eglinton
TORONTO – With their commitment to construction excellence and boldly investing in up-and-coming neighbourhoods with such projects as Bloom and Dwell, Menkes Developments are a frequent fixture here at GTA Real Estate News. Now, the renowned developer is shifting its focus back to the skyline with The Eglinton. Located at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue […]
Project Spotlight: Newton by Concord Adex
TORONTO – Situated conveniently between trendy Liberty Village and Toronto’s bustling South Core, Concord CityPlace is already one of the Toronto’s most recognizable high-rise communities – thanks in large part to investor-friendly projects such as FWD Condominiums. With an enviable location just a stone’s throw southeast of Toronto’s Fort York National Historic Site, Newton is […]
Your Green Home: Investing in a Green Roof
TORONTO – If you’re on the hunt for a high-rise condo in the GTA – or especially Toronto’s downtown core – chances are you have already come across the term “green roof” while flipping through amenity brochures. Once relegated to the domain of forward-thinking corporate campuses and public institutions, these biologically-lush rooftop gardens are now […]
CMHC sheds new light on Canadian condo ownership
TORONTO – When looking at condominium communities in Toronto and other major Canadian real estate markets – especially high-rise towers – it’s natural to wonder how many units are rented out by investors, and how many are lived in by their owners. Thanks to a special “Feature on Condominiums” in the Canadian Mortgage and Housing […]
2013 Yields Strong Spring for Residential Construction in Toronto
GTA REAL ESTATE – Toronto experienced “significant gains in construction intentions” this May, according to Statistics Canada. The government agency’s July 8 report, entitled Building Permits, May 2013, shows that the value of building permits issued during May in the City of Toronto – a whopping $1,443.6 million – reflected an increase of 34.3 per […]
Angus Glen Homes and BMW Autos: A Match Made in Markham
Kylemore and Town & Country BMW Team Up for a Truly Inspired Sales Event With breathtaking views, outstanding finishes and world-class amenities, Kylemore Communities’ The 6th Angus Glen is one of the most luxurious executive condominium projects currently under construction in York Region. Previously featured in our Angus Glen Neighbourhood Profile, the 6th Angus Glen […]
Pier 27 offers Toronto Condo Buyers a New Lakefront Experience
TORONTO – With spectacular lake views, elegant penthouse suites and a range of amenities, The Residences of Pier 27 by Cityzen Developments and Fernbrook Homes is an exclusive and luxurious addition to the booming “Southcore” district of downtown Toronto. On May 16, a group from Living Realty had the opportunity to take a “Hard Hat […]