Aspen Ridge Homes and Habitat for Humanity join forces
Posted by: Sam Reiss in New Homes and Condos, Real estate industry news on August 30th, 2010
When it came time for Aspen Ridge Homes to move its sales office into their beautiful new Timson model home at Waterdown Meadows, the company enlisted the local Habitat for Humanity organization to help. Habitat took on the job of removing the kitchen, trim and other detailing from the original office, which was subsequently torn down to make way for community development. The new model provides a stunning showcase for Aspen Ridge’s beautiful designs and high level of features.
BILD hosts mayoral candidates
Posted by: Sam Reiss in Real estate industry news on August 26th, 2010
The Building Industry and Land Development Association will play host to the Toronto mayoral candidates on Monday, September 13. Candidates Rob Ford, Joe Pantalone, Rocco Rossi, George Smitherman and Sarah Thomson will discuss their views and policies related to the building and development industry in Toronto at On the Park beginning at 8:30 a.m.
BILD members are encouraged to submit questions for the candidates to events@bildgta.ca.
New condo craze spreads northward
Posted by: Sam Reiss in Real estate industry news, Real estate market updates on August 26th, 2010
In what may be the first signal of an emerging trend, 46 per cent of high-rise unit sales in July were recorded in the 905 regions of the Greater Toronto Area.
“Toronto has consistently commanded an 80 per cent share of all high-rise sales while 80 per cent of low-rise sales have been in the suburbs. However, that balance is expected to shift as municipalities start to conform to the Greater Golden Horseshoe Growth Plan,” said BILD President and CEO Stephen Dupuis.
New Homes Roundup
Posted by: Sam Reiss in New Homes Roundup on August 25th, 2010
Introducing Lyons Creek in Chippawa
Rosehaven is very proud to present Lyon’s Creek, its newest community in beautiful Chippawa, Ontario. Lyon’s Creek will consist of 18 innovative home designs including 15 different detached home designs on 50′ and 45′ lots (including bungalow and bungaloft designs), as well as a collection of freehold townhomes.
New Condos Roundup
Posted by: Sam Reiss in New Condos Roundup on August 25th, 2010
At Pears on the Avenue, design rules. Every detail has been envisioned and overseen by designers at the top of their field, and it shows. Now interested buyers have the opportunity to experience the spectacular model suite appointed by the renowned Munge Leung. The suite showcases the elegance that befits a condominium situated at Avenue and Davenport Road.
Lifetime launches Bisha Hotel and Residences
Bisha represents that voice inside all of us that pushes us to do things differently and to live by our own rules. The 41-storey building designed by award-winning Wallman Architects and Munge Leung Design Associates is without a doubt the coolest new address in the Entertainment District. Residents will enjoy the best in design, art, food, music and culture.
Mid-century cool at Imperial Plaza
Posted by: Sam Reiss in Camrost-Felcorp on August 20th, 2010
The Imperial Oil building in 1956. Photo courtesy of Imperial Oil Ltd. and the Globe and Mail.
Best of T.O.’s past & present at Imperial Plaza
Posted by: Sam Reiss in New Homes and Condos on August 19th, 2010
Camrost Felcorp is revitalizing the historic Imperial Oil building at 111 St. Clair West and offering would-be buyers interested in new condos in Toronto the chance to live in one of the city’s most sought-after neighbourhoods.
OHBA announces finalists of distinction
Posted by: Sam Reiss in Real estate industry news on August 19th, 2010
The Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) has announced the finalists for its 2010 Awards of Distinction, honouring outstanding contributors to the new home industry. Finalists were judged from entries from across the province encompassing 33 categories of building, design, sales and marketing. Winners will be announced on September 21st at the 2010 OHBA Annual Conference.
Bisha is Born
Posted by: Sam Reiss in New home builders, Real estate industry news on August 18th, 2010
Actress Molly Sims (Centre) celebrates with Mel Pearl (Lt) of Lifetime Developments and Charles Khabouth (Rt) from INK, as Pearl and Khabouth launch their new venture - Bisha Hotel & Residences Lifestyle Brand.
Home is where her heart is
Posted by: Sam Reiss in Real estate industry news on August 18th, 2010
Although financial security continues to top the list of home ownership benefits, the comforts of home are increasingly important to Canadian women. According to the third annual TD Canada Trust Women and Home Ownership Poll, which surveyed women who have purchased a home independently, key features of home ownership, including being able to renovate to suit individual tastes and having a garden, are now more essential to Canadian women than they were in 2008.
