Images courtesy of the City of Toronto One of the hottest and most in-demand neighbourhoods in Toronto is going to get even more pedestrian friendly next year thanks to the planned construction of a new bridge for pedestrians and cyclists. The King-Liberty Pedestrian Cycle Bridge will stretch across the Metrolinx Kitchener-Milton rail corridor from […]
Canadian Housing Starts Exceed End-of-Summer Expectations
TORONTO – According to new figures from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), nationwide housing starts experienced an unexpected boost last month – fuelled largely by condominium development across the GTA. The CMHC’s report issued October 8, and entitled September 2015 Housing Starts in Canada, reveals that the country’s seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) […]
University of Toronto makes bold investments in Mississauga campus
MISSISSAUGA – One of the City of Mississauga’s biggest goals is to build an innovative, student-friendly atmosphere that will help attract bright young thinkers to this vibrant (and quickly growing) GTA community. Though the City of Mississauga wasn’t incorporated until 1974, the area’s strong connection to post-secondary learning stretches even farther back to 1967, when […]
Your Green Home: Understanding the LEED Certification Process
GTA REAL ESTATE – In many of our recent articles such as last week’s South Core Neighbourhood Profile, we have frequently mentioned the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification program. With so many new development projects striving to attain LEED certification, it’s natural to wonder about what makes this program so popular. What […]
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 […]
Construction Update: Living Realty’s New North York Office
NORTH YORK – Living Realty’s North York branch will soon be moving from its current location on Don Mills Road to a new penthouse location in the heart of Bayview Village. The branch’s new office location is currently under construction at 685 Sheppard Avenue East, just steps from the Bessarion subway station and a quick […]
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 […]
Toronto Condo Project Spotlight: Harbour Plaza
Location, Convenience, and Comfort in the Heart of Toronto’s Waterfront TORONTO REAL ESTATE – At our New Home Expo back in February, Menkes Developments was certainly one of the most popular booths – featuring an array of stunning downtown condo projects that included Fabrik, Noir and 365 Church. This week, we were thrilled to receive […]
Spotlight on Mississauga Real Estate: Hurontario Street LRT Project
MISSISSAUGA – This week our real estate brokerage was very excited to send out the first edition of our Living in Mississauga newsletter. The feature story was on Brampton and Mississauga’s exciting plans for a Light Rail System along Hurontario Road and Main Street. This expansive proposed line would provide service to approximately 28 stops, […]