Caught up in the throes of a severe housing crisis, Toronto is addressing its accommodation challenges in a somewhat unconventional manner; condos seem to be getting smaller each year and doors and walls are being replaced by glass! I have been sifting through listings recently, and every day, I see a few Toronto condos for rent or sale where glass sliding doors stood where one could expect to see traditional bedroom doors and walls. Seems like this is a ubiquitous configuration in the... [read more]

If you already own a condo or are looking at condos for sale in Toronto under 200K, you must know the zillion factors that come into play when you are making a final decision. Of all those, a condo’s view proves to be quite a deciding factor. I mean, how many times have you gone to a viewing, and surreptitiously peeked out to see what you were looking out at?  Don’t we all! In fact, a great view is the ultimate deal breaker for most clients. Let’s face it; most... [read more]

In our days, student housing was a far cry from being luxurious, even amenable. Oh, let’s not talk about the dark ages, where students resorted to sleeping on beds made out of straw and eating tripe. Fast forward to today, a plethora of high-end high-rises in university towns are defining the latest student housing trend in Ontario. Most are owned by private companies, sold to investors and opulent families, who purchase them and hand them over to management companies to rent out to... [read more]

If you live in a condo, chances are, you sigh and wish that you had a larger kitchen everytime you even have to fry an egg. Well, you have to make do with what you have, but just because you can’t extend your kitchen, doesn’t mean that you can’t at least “make” it appear bigger? Here are a few tips to create an illusion of space and breathe easier in your condo kitchen. Use color If you are looking for a simple, low-cost update that will maximize the look... [read more]

Toronto real estate market is always witnessing newer developments that are shaping up the city. Every new project that comes up in the city is making it more urbanized. Each project has the hard work and minds of plenty. Along with the developers, even the architects have a great role to play and are equally responsible for the success of the project. Many architectural firms are engaged in building world-class condos, residences, educational centers, hospitals, international work, and... [read more]