BuzzBuzzHome Corp.April 30, 2011 Inspired in part by the infinity pool planned for The Station and BISHA, we pledged to find the most awe-inspiring collection of infinity pools in the world. Well, here it is. The Jade Mountain Resort in St. Lucia (slightly northwest of Barbados) apparently boasts an infinity pool in every room. The hotel was designed by Nick Troubetzkoy to meld into the harmony of the Caribbean landscape. To our eye, he succeeded with flying colours. Not only does … Read More

BuzzBuzzHome Corp.April 29, 2011 It’s called the ‘Yorkville Collection’ and it sets its sights directly on young up-and-comers who may be priced out of the typical 1,000+ square foot layouts at Pears on the Avenue, the much-discussed condominium and townhome project soon to grace Pears Ave. and Avenue Rd. in Toronto. The ‘Yorkville Collection’ is, apparently, the final new product release before construction begins in autumn. It consists of a series of new one-bedroom, one-bedroom plus den, and two bedroom … Read More

BuzzBuzzHome Corp.April 29, 2011 The Globe and Mail is reporting that Conrad Black sold his ocean-front Palm Beach, Florida mansion yesterday for $23.1 million (USD). The 21,000 square foot home has been in control of an American financial firm since last September. The house, which sits on more than three acres of land, has five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a tennis court, pool, movie theatre and exercise room. According to the Globe, Lord Black and his wife, the former journalist, Ameil … Read More

BuzzBuzzHome Corp.April 29, 2011 A note from one of our expert guest bloggers, Marc Kemerer: Tammy and I are delighted to participate as regular guest bloggers on BuzzBuzzHome. Our firm, Blaney McMurtry LLP, has particular expertise in the areas of land development, construction and municipal law and we look forward to sharing our insights in these areas with the BuzzBuzzHome readership. This week we are writing on the topics of Planning Law Updates (posted yesterday) and on Occupancy Closing terminology. … Read More

BuzzBuzzHome Corp.April 29, 2011 The buzz here in Toronto is all about the 31st Annual BILD Awards, getting underway later this evening. But it’s not the only event going on this weekend in the development industry. Check these out, if you’re in the mood! Ontario 1. King Plus Condos by Plus Development Group and Terracomm Development: Public Launch, Saturday, Noon, 37 Sherbourne Street, Toronto. 2. Liberty Central by Canalfa Group: Grand Opening, Saturday, 11am, 80 Lynn Williams Street, Toronto. 3. … Read More

BuzzBuzzHome Corp.April 28, 2011 The following post is courtesy of Marc P. Kemerer and Tammy A. Evans, who are both partners at the Toronto-based law firm, Blaney McMurtry. They are co-editors of a monthly bulletin, Blaneys on Building, which focuses on the legal aspects of the development industry. City of Toronto News The 24 March 2011 meeting of the City of Toronto Planning and Growth Management Committee was a big one. At that meeting the Committee voted unanimously to repeal … Read More

BuzzBuzzHomeApril 28, 2011Canadian home prices in February rose 0.1% on average from the previous month, according to Teranet’s House Price Index, considered Canada’s most accurate house price metric. Average home prices in Calgary, however, dropped for the fifth straight month. The national gain was the third consecutive monthly rise but was stifled by falling prices in three of the six surveyed cities. Prices fell 0.1% in Toronto, 0.4% in Halifax and 0.5% in Calgary. Prices were up 0.3% from the … Read More

BuzzBuzzHome Corp.April 28, 2011 Why let those humongous mansions get all the buzz? Aren’t they after all just energy-guzzling maintenance machines? Clearly some people think so. The following is a list of homes that are small and clearly loved. Whether in the desert or on water, they prove that good things come in, well, you know. . . This place’s passive solar design keeps it warm in the winterCourtesy http://www.tinyhousedesign.com/2009/02/06/one-man-one-hammer-a-64-square-foot-solar-home/ Not only is this place small (and fully habitable), it’s … Read More

BuzzBuzzHome Corp.April 28, 2011 Eleven Superior Condominiums, the elegant 9-storey condominium and townhouse project in the heart of Mimico-by-the-Lake, is offering nifty upgrade packages designed to inspired the diva or top chef in everyone. Here’s the deal: Until May 31st, purchasers at Eleven Superior will be offered one of three upgrade packages, each worth $6,000. The ‘Inner Divine Bath Package’ will add a spacious walk-in shower to your bathroom, as well as a cultured vanity top, marble flooring and surround, … Read More

BuzzBuzzHome Corp.April 28, 2011 Big news from our fellow bee-fans over at The Hive Lofts: The project is now 70 percent sold out and pre-construction prices, currently still in effect, will disappear soon. Located in Etobicoke (Lady Bank Road, just east of Islington, on the Queensway), this mid-rise condominium project has been generating a ton of buzz. No wonder, really. The chic and intimate Teeple Architects-designed building will offer 9 and 10 foot exposed concrete ceilings and plenty floor to … Read More