Condos are no longer construed as mere starter homes. While the condo market was once dominated by starting out professionals in their twenties, on the first step of the real estate staircase, we have recently witnessed a wave of baby boomers stocking them for their golden years, escalating the demand for turnkey, ostentatious developments that can appeal to their exuberant taste. Royal LePage conducted a survey of 1000 Canadians baby boomers in 2018, which revealed that more than half... [read more]

Could you live in a church in Toronto? Well, kind of. Swept up in the condo frenzy, the city has been taking historical churches and converting them into livable condo developments. If you were looking for something more than a cookie-cutter Toronto condo for sale, here’s something to get your attention. Yet another church conversion has been planned in Toronto, according to a development application filed with the city on Wednesday. Established in 1906, St.... [read more]

The condo balcony or verda is often the most underutilized area in a condo. Condo balconies are the most personal open space a condo dweller can get within their units. Not to mention, it’s part of the total square meter count that you have paid for. So, instead of whiling it away or not making the most of it, why not accessorize that space as an extension of your personal living space? Condo dwellers are in fact notorious for complaining about the lack of space. Here are a... [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]

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]