Posts Tagged ‘new condominiums’
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 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.
68 Main Street`s Preview Sale a Huge Success!
Posted by: Sam Reiss in Builder events on August 9th, 2010
Recently, Sierra Building Group held a Registrants’ Preview Sale for 68 Main Street Condominiums in Markham Village. The turnout was spectacular, with this luxurious condominium building proving to be an immediate hit with discriminating purchasers. Offering a new residential opportunity amid the revitalization of historic Main Street, this charming building will feature a landscaped rooftop garden, plus on the ground level, retail stores, a private piazza-style Old World courtyard with a cobblestone walkway and pergola, and an outdoor café.
FIVE Condos off to an incredible start
Posted by: Sam Reiss in New Homes and Condos on June 30th, 2010
The building scale model shows the incredible architecture at FIVE – an exciting blend of the old and new .
FIVE Condos at 5 St. Joseph opened this past weekend to great enthusiasm as would-be buyers filled the Presentation Centre, eager to learn more about all that this hip new condominium has to offer. The fantastic location, striking architecture, and sophisticated interiors and amenities have proven to be a willing combination, as FIVE is already two-thirds sold!
Early 2010 T.O. Condo Sales Through the Roof
Posted by: Sam Reiss in New Homes and Condos, Real estate industry news, Real estate market updates on May 4th, 2010
With 5,415 new condominium units sold in the first quarter of 2010, the Toronto real estate market has achieved a personal best, the highest-ever number of first quarter new unit sales in history.
This news was released on Monday by Urbanation, Canada’s leading condominium market research company and publisher of Urbanation’s Condominium Market Survey.
Canada home prices may rise 10 per cent in 2010: report
Posted by: editors note in First time home buyers, New Homes and Condos, Real estate industry news, Real estate market updates on December 2nd, 2009
Canadian home-resale prices are likely rise in 2010 at an even faster pace than this year but a dangerous bubble probably won’t develop, TD Economics said in study published on Tuesday.
Genworth launches new video series designed to help educate homebuyers
Posted by: editors note in First time home buyers, Genworth Financial advice on November 19th, 2009
Genworth Mortgage Insurance Company Canada (”Genworth Financial Canada”) introduces a new video series designed to educate homebuyers about the buying process and how to achieve homeownership sooner.
New home sales up 113 per cent in September
Posted by: editors note in First time home buyers, Real estate industry news, Real estate market updates on October 23rd, 2009
New home sales surged 113 per cent in the Greater Toronto Area in September, with the high-rise condo market finally coming to life to join the rally in low-rise new home sales that began earlier this year, the Building Industry & Land Development Association announced today.
There were 3,883 new homes and condos sold in the GTA in September, according to RealNet Canada Inc., BILD’s official, independent source of new home market intelligence.
