2010 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Bell Lightbox
The new home for TIFF is a beautiful, welcoming five-story complex at the corner of King and John Streets in the heart of downtown Toronto. It will open its doors to films lovers of all ages on September 12, 2010. A super-scaled Douglas Fir canopy stretches along the King Street facade, leading visitors to the [...]
Jarvis Street Bike Lanes Now Open
July 26, 2010 by admin · 4 Comments
The previous reversible centre vehicle lane between Charles Street (just south of Bloor) south to Queen Street East is now open to cyclists heading in both directions. Love it or hate it, it looks like the bike path is here to stay. What’s your opinion?
Chaz on Charles at Yonge – Condos
July 23, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Chaz on Charles is developed by Edenshaw Homes. Located at 45 Charles Street East at Yonge just south of Bloor. The building will feature a cozy and warm living-room inspired lobby with fireplaces; private dining room with bar and caterer’s kitchen; 24 hour concierge services; a self serve pet spa with washer and dryer [...]
Bisha Hotel & Residences – 56 Blue Jays Way
July 22, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Bisha Hotel and Residences is coming soon to the entertainment district. The development is located at 56 Blue Jays Way – the site of the former Diesel Playhouse – incorporating the original structure and featuring a 24-hour café, two restaurants, along with a rooftop swimming pool. Prices at Bisha Condos are expected to start [...]
Pet Friendly Condo Rentals – Know Your Rights
Any provision in a tenancy agreement that forbids animals (frequently referred to as the “no pet provision”) is in violation of the Tenancy Act. In other words, a no pet provision in a tenancy agreement is void. However, exceptions do apply; e.g. provisions in the Ontario Human Rights Code and pet restrictions in condominiums (subject [...]
Energy Efficient “Green” Condos Save You Money
July 21, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Did you know there are over 2,000 green condo units in Toronto? These developments have worked with the City’s Better Buildings Partnership – New Construction in the design process. Incorporating green design at the start means energy savings of over 25 per cent compared to other condos on the market today. The BBP-NC provides developers [...]
Top 5 Ways to Make Your Condo Look More Expensive
July 20, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
When purchasing a condo, most buyers sink the majority of their funds into the space, leaving little left over for furniture and frivolity. Here are a few tips to make your space look and feel more expensive than it actually is. NUMBER 1: WORK WITH WHITE Using a limited colour palette is a tried and [...]
Top 5 Reasons why you need a Buyer Agent for New Construction Purchases
July 16, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
There are so many options for prospective home buyers when it comes to new construction in Toronto which can definitely make for an exciting time. With so many new properties to choose from in virtually every area of the city the entire experience can be quite overwhelming, not to mention costly if you’re not [...]
Sugar Beach Opening Soon on Toronto’s Waterfront
July 14, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Although it hasn’t officially opened, Toronto’s newest park is ready for the public. Canada’s Sugar Beach is one of Waterfront Toronto’s many projects aimed at revitalizing the city’s shoreline. Along with the recently finished Corus Quay, Sugar Beach is one of the few “completed” projects (it’s not entirely finished) in the East Bayfront portion of [...]
GTA REALTORS Report Monthly Resale Housing Figures for June 2010
July 13, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
July 6, 2010 — Greater Toronto REALTORS reported 8,442 sales through the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) in June. This represented a 23 per cent decrease compared to the record 10,955 sales reported in June 2009. Sales for the second quarter of 2010 amounted to 28,810 – up one per cent annually. Year-to-date sales through June [...]
