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Are there too many condos in Toronto? Real estate wiz Brian Persaud takes on this contentious issue


The following is a guest post by Brian Persaud, a Toronto based real estate agent, investor, analyst, TV show host, producer and author of the forthcoming book "Investing in Condominiums". He is a provider of Toronto condominium information and a good friend to the folks of BuzzBuzzHome. Read more

A day at the Beach in November? You better believe it! Beach Club Lofts holding exclusive preview event this weekend [PICS]


Those temperatures won't be going back up any time soon, so a day at the beach might seem like a "strange" concept at the moment.But it's not too hard to imagine spending a day at the Beach Club Lofts, the boutique residence by Zen Homes that's only Read more

We're feeling like nobility just looking at these new renderings from The Royal Collection


When you're searching for homes in a place like King City, we're guessing you might be looking for something with a hint of royalty. Well, this project by Zancor Homes registers pretty high on the royalty scale, so high in fact, that they simply named it The Royal Read more

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After a record setting 2011, GTA new home market set to shift into high gear

Posted on January 27, 2012 | buzzhomeblog Posted in MARKET | Leave a comment

At a media conference last week, RealNet revealed some incredible and meticulously compiled stats and then, in conjunction with BILD, held a super informative Q and A session.

You may remember our live tweetathon and blog story covering the conference (it was pretty great).

Well, RealNet’s George M. Carras is not a shy guy when it comes to the media, and this week he’s back in the limelight again.

Today he’s in The Star’s YourHome section writing about some of the highlights from the RealNet data revealed last week and providing some insight into the numbers. Read more

From zero to NERO! The bold NERO condos + lofthouses will bring architectural cred to Dundas strip

Posted on January 27, 2012 | buzzhomeblog Posted in DEVELOPMENTS, ONTARIO | Leave a comment

The brilliant minds at RAW Design have been at it again, this time over on Dundas Street, west of Bathurst.

The cutting edge architecture and design firm have created NERO, a collection of condos and lofthouses that will bring a bold look and new retail space to the Dundas West strip.

NERO will sport black brick punctuated with recessed windows and balconies and clean contemporary lines.  The condo tower will be 8 storeys while 10 modern lofthouses will occupy Manning Street. Read more

What’s happening at 8 Gladstone? Hint: Crane your neck upward!

Posted on January 26, 2012 | buzzhomeblog Posted in DEVELOPMENTS, ONTARIO | Leave a comment

It was a rainy day in Toronto, but that didn’t stop us from trekking over to the 8 Gladstone construction site to snap some epic shots of the newly arrived crane.

The crane, which went up earlier this week, signals that construction is moving along swimmingly at Queen and Gladstone.

We’ve got a few more photos of the crane below and if you’re curious about this Streetcar Developments project, you can click here for our story on the fabulous suite interiors. Read more

The Billion-Euro Home: Irish artist makes home out of shredded euro banknotes [VIDEO]

Posted on January 26, 2012 | buzzhomeblog Posted in WATER COOLER | 1 Comment

Instead of standing idly by while he watched his country’s economy sink, artist Frank Buckley decided to make a statement about Ireland’s ruinous financial situation.

Prior to Ireland’s economic decline, Buckley and his wife received a 100 per cent mortgage loan for 365,000 euros, despite the fact that he lacked steady employment. Following the 2007 credit crisis, Buckley separated from his wife and he moved out.

Then came the stroke of artistic genius. Read more

Interior Design Show 2012: RAW Design offers us a behind the scenes look at their StripTease exhibition

Posted on January 26, 2012 | buzzhomeblog Posted in DESIGN | Leave a comment

Design aficionados of Toronto rejoice! The Interior Design Show is kicking off today and it’s right in your backyard.

IDS 12 is Canada’s largest contemporary design event and since its inception in 1998, over 500,000 design pros, media and consumers have attended these spectacular annual events. The show begins today and continues until the 29th. The 27th is trade day (click here for all the deets).

All the excitement is happening over at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. It promises to be a particularly thrilling event as the always forward-thinking design firm RAW Design has created a unique installation that will greet attendees as they enter the show. Read more

Space is the place at The Carlaw’s freshly unveiled Urban Towns

Posted on January 26, 2012 | buzzhomeblog Posted in DEVELOPMENTS, ONTARIO | Leave a comment

Earlier this month Streetcar Development and Dundee Realty unveiled 13 townhomes that will be built alongside The Carlaw condo tower in Toronto’s Leslieville neighbourhood.

Dubbed the Urban Towns, these homes are geared toward families or any person who needs a bit of extra space — and as we all know, space is the place.

What does that mean? Aside from having a nice ring to it, the phrase also rings true. That extra breathing room can be turned into something grand or allow for flexibility in how you use your space. For families, that space is vital in ensuring you aren’t cramping your kid’s style. Read more

Teranet: Canadian home prices fall in November for first time in almost a year

Posted on January 25, 2012 | buzzhomeblog Posted in MARKET | Leave a comment

It’s been awhile since we’ve mentioned Teranet and “home prices dropping” in the same sentence.

According to Teranet-National Bank house price index data released today, Canadian home prices fell in November 2011, the first time the index declined since a brief correction during the three months ending November 2010.

The data notes a modest drop of 0.2 per cent after two months of flat prices.

The national composite index tracks registered prices of homes sold at least twice. The data indicates that prices fell in eight of the 11 metropolitan markets tracked. Read more

Bosa’s LIDO will boast the world’s most useful concierge

Posted on January 25, 2012 | buzzhomeblog Posted in BC, DEVELOPMENTS | Leave a comment

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, developers need to get creative with their amenities if they want to stand out amongst a sea of worthy competitors.

When golf simulators are as common as pools, it’s getting harder and harder to come up with something unique.

Bosa Properties are trying out something fresh at LIDO, their new Vancouver condo development that’s situated in the city’s South False Creek neighbourhood.

It’s all happening in an area that every resident has to walk through twice a day or more. Bosa are boasting that their concierge will be the “world’s most useful” but what exactly will this uber-concierge be doing?

The concierge desk will be fully equipped with the latest security systems and that’s just the start. It’s also outfitted with a full service coffee bar. The concierge will be up for making your morning cappuccino, black coffee or whatever suits your taste. It doesn’t stop there. Bosa Properties are pre-paying all of the expenses required to operate the coffee bar for two years. Yup, your morning caffeine injection just got a lot freer. Read more

Let’s hear it for Calgary! Condo sells for a record breaking $8.3 million

Posted on January 25, 2012 | buzzhomeblog Posted in ALBERTA, DEVELOPMENTS, MARKET, WATER COOLER | 1 Comment

Calgary officially entered the big leagues today as word quickly spread that a luxury condo suite sold for a record $8.3 million.

Construction has yet to begin on The River, the 15 storey development that will house the 5,260 square foot, multi-million dollar suite. The super classy project is located, as its name would suggest, along the Elbow River which flows through the southern part of the city.

According to an article published in the Financial Post, “more than $30 million in real estate has been spoken for in the project, which includes 38 residences — 27 units in the tower and 11 town houses.” Read more

Celebrating Love Day in style: A look at LOVE Condos’ sophisticated yet playful architecture

Posted on January 25, 2012 | buzzhomeblog Posted in DEVELOPMENTS, ONTARIO | Leave a comment

Happy Love Day everyone!

Okay, okay… We know Love Day isn’t until August, but we’re celebrating it early this year because we just read all about LOVE Condos‘ architecture and it put us in that mood.

This Scarborough development by Gemterra has already captured our attention with their super creative ad campaign and awesome sales centre.

We’ve also given you the full story on the positively lovely amenities. Now, to complete our guide to LOVE, we’re going to get in depth on the project’s architecture by the one-and-only Turner Fleischer Architects. Read more

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