Remembrance Day 2018 will be particularly poignant and that is especially the case in the City of Markham, where the occasion will be significant for an additional reason. 11 November, 2018 will mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. It was a global conflict unlike any that preceded it; lasting […]
Best Greater Toronto Area Neighbourhoods for first-time buyers
Where is the best place for first-time buyers to consider in the Greater Toronto Area? It’s a good question and one we get asked a lot, so we thought we’d try to answer it by providing our list of the best areas and neighbourhoods for first-time buyers in Toronto. To make our list, we started […]
Neighbourhood Profile: Oak Ridges
YORK REGION – Built upon a prime stretch of the glacially-sculpted Oak Ridges Moraine – one of Ontario’s most well-known watersheds – the Oak Ridges neighbourhood is the northernmost in the City of Richmond Hill, and shares its Bloomington Road boundary with the municipality of Aurora. From its humble origins as an offshoot of the […]
Remembrance Day 2014: A Look at Greater Toronto’s War Memorials
TORONTO – Derived from the Greek word meaning “empty tomb,” cenotaph refers to a tomb commemorating those who have fallen elsewhere. While the construction of cenotaphs dates back to the ancient era, these days the term is generally used to refer to a public war memorial. A cherished public amenity for any community, the cenotaph […]
Canada Day 2014: Celebrating Canada’s Multicultural Legacy
TORONTO – With a foreign-born population of more than 6.7 million, Canada is internationally renowned for its blend of many cultures, languages, and nationalities. That’s especially true in major Canadian urban areas like Greater Toronto, where immigrants and their descendants have made tremendous impacts on business, science, arts, and countless other fields. With Canada Day […]
Gardening Goes Social in York Region
Innovative recognition programs help “green thumbs” to tap into gardening communities YORK REGION – As any real estate sales representative will tell you, cultivating a gorgeous garden is one of the best ways of boosting your home’s curb appeal (and value!) during the competitive spring and summer real estate markets. For aspiring gardeners, one of the […]
York University Shortlists Municipalities for York Region Campus
York Regional municipalities submit competing bids; await York’s decision in May YORK REGION – It’s no secret that higher learning is a big part of everyday life in York Region, where Seneca College’s Markham and King campuses are complemented by flourishing research agreements such as University of Toronto’s biodiversity program at the Koffller Scientific Reserve. […]
First Stretch of Viva Rapidway Opens in York Region
RICHMOND HILL REAL ESTATE – After months of anticipation, Viva’s first stretch of Rapidway rapid transit is open for business on Highway 7. An official launch on August 18 saw Viva buses finally making use of the exciting and environmentally-friendly Rapidway initiative, which we covered back in January as part of our Downtown Markham Neighbourhood […]
Project Spotlight: Jefferson Forest in Richmond Hill
RICHMOND HILL REAL ESTATE – With a pristine location just south of York Region’s naturally beautiful Oak Ridges Moraine, Madison Homes’ new Jefferson Forest development is bringing attractive and environmentally-friendly new homes to one of York Region’s distinguished and popular neighbourhoods. Currently under construction, Jefferson Forest offers a selection of detached houses and townhouses, in […]
Neighbourhood Profile: Rouge Woods – Bayview Hill
RICHMOND HILL – Like many GTA real estate brokerages, we have certain neighbourhoods that are a pleasure for our agents and brokers to work in. Often, they offer just the right balance of location, amenities, and home quality. One of the biggest ones for us is the Richmond Hill neighbourhood surrounding the intersection of Bayview […]