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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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Buzz Talk with Adam Ochshorn [INTERVIEW]

Posted on March 1, 2012 | buzzhomeblog Posted in BUZZTALK, DEVELOPMENTS, ONTARIO | Leave a comment

Welcome one and all to a new edition of Buzz Talk! This week we’re buzzing with Adam Ochshorn, president and founder of Grand Metropolitan Homes and co-founder of the exciting new development company, Curated Properties.

Adam has been in the development industry for over two decades and comes from a family of developers. You’d be hard pressed to find someone who knows more about the ins-and-outs of the Toronto development industry.

We buzz with him about why Edition/Richmond is destined to be a hot project, why Queen West is better than your neighbourhood, and how Toronto’s becoming a much prettier city.

Enjoy!

BuzzBuzzHome: When did you decide that a career in the development industry was the path for you?

Adam Ochshorn: Probably when I was 16 or 17. My father was in it, my grandfather was in it. When other kids had Sports Illustrated, I had Architectural Digest so I always liked design and architecture. Read more

Buzz Talk with Jared Menkes [INTERVIEW]

Posted on February 22, 2012 | buzzhomeblog Posted in BUZZTALK, DEVELOPMENTS, MARKET, ONTARIO | Leave a comment

This week in BuzzTalk, we’re buzzing with Jared Menkes, a young development manager at the well-known and highly regarded Menkes Developments.

When it comes to the development industry in Toronto, it’s hard to think of a bigger name than Menkes. The family-owned company does everything, from condos to single family homes to commercial real estate.

The first Menkes residential project that Jared spearheaded was Pears on the Avenue, the 20 storey Yorkville meets Annex project that’s currently under construction on Avenue Road, north of Bloor. Jared is currently hard at work on Fabrik, the new condo development at Queen and Spadina. Read more

Buzz Talk with Mark J. Stables [INTERVIEW]

Posted on February 15, 2012 | buzzhomeblog Posted in BUZZTALK, DESIGN, MARKET | Leave a comment

Today we welcome Mark J. Stables, the founder of Benchmark Group and Movement Haus, to the Buzz Talk hive.

Mark is a fitness and wellness expert with a vision. He founded Benchmark Group in 1999 with the goal of providing holistic fitness and lifestyle coaching to a growing number of clients.

More recently he’s created Movement Haus  – a Toronto-based project that provides “functional design” solutions for today’s urban condominium fitness amenity. Read more

Buzz Talk with Paul Johnston [INTERVIEW]

Posted on February 8, 2012 | buzzhomeblog Posted in BUZZTALK, DEVELOPMENTS, MARKET, ONTARIO | 1 Comment

In today’s edition of Buzz Talk, we get into some serious real estate shop talk with agent extraordinaire, Paul Johnston.

Paul’s reputation has been building steadily in Toronto and his name has been attached to a ton of great projects (Edition Richmond and Abacus Lofts come immediately to mind).

We talk modernist architecture, get an agent’s perspective on whether Toronto’s market is oversupplied and finally get a straight answer on the existence of the secret real estate sales rep club.

Enjoy!

BuzzBuzzHome: When did you decide to hop into the real estate world?

Paul Johnston: I got licensed in real estate just a little over six years ago, after doing all sorts of careers I loved. Read more

Buzz Talk with Ralph Giannone [INTERVIEW]

Posted on February 3, 2012 | buzzhomeblog Posted in BUZZTALK, DESIGN, DEVELOPMENTS, ONTARIO | Leave a comment

In this edition of Buzz Talk we’re getting our buzz on with Ralph Giannone of the acclaimed architecture firm, Giannone Petricone Associates.

Ralph is a veteran of the architecture industry, getting his start in the business right when he was fresh out of school in 1987. Since then he’s worked on condos, hotels, restaurants, offices and is even a member of the City of Toronto’s Design Review Panel.

Read on to learn more about Ralph’s involvement in the design of Flaire Condos, the ins and outs of architecture school and where Jason Schwartzman likes to stay when he’s in Italy.

Enjoy!

BuzzBuzzHome: We hear architecture is one of the toughest undergraduate degrees to obtain, especially at U of T. Is it true?

Ralph Giannone: It was quite the experience. It was a full immersion, life experience. I did a five year, Bachelor of Architecture degree and graduated in 1987. It was a great time to study at the School of Architecture at U of T. There was a lot of discourse and pedagogical difference. Read more

Buzz Talk with Tony Loschiavo [INTERVIEW + RECIPE]

Posted on January 27, 2012 | buzzhomeblog Posted in BUZZTALK | 2 Comments

Today we’re buzzing with someone a little different! We’ve checked our records and this is indeed the first time that we’re welcoming a chef and restauranteur to the BuzzTalk hot seat.

That’s right, we’re buzzing with Toronto-based restaurant owner and chef Tony Loschiavo, the owner of L-Eat Group.

In the real estate world, Tony’s L-Eat Catering is a go-to caterer for industry events. In the restaurant world, Paese Ristorante, the Italian restaurant that Tony opened in 1989 is known for its excellent dining. Read more

Buzz Talk with Dustin Kroft [INTERVIEW]

Posted on January 19, 2012 | buzzhomeblog Posted in BUZZTALK, ONTARIO | 1 Comment

When it comes time to move out of your condo or two bedroom townhouse, Dustin Kroft is ready to offer you an experience like no other. His team of clean cut gentlemen, rather than the classic rough around the edges group of guys, will move your furniture from your old place into your new digs. Oh, and if there are some leaves that need to be raked when you get to your new place, they can do that too!

Dustin is the founder of Rent-a-Son, a Toronto-based company that offers all the services that the ideal son would provide. Read more

Buzz Talk with John Ritchie [INTERVIEW]

Posted on January 12, 2012 | buzzhomeblog Posted in BC, BUZZTALK, DEVELOPMENTS, MARKET | Leave a comment

Welcome back Buzz Talk enthusiasts!

Our Buzz Talk holiday hiatus is over and we’re back (with a vengeance) and ready to bring you the best interviews with notable folks involved in all facets of the development industry.

Today we’re buzzing with John Ritchie, principal at Springbank Development Corp., the BC-based company behind projects like Bloom, Evergreen and Dogwood in Coquitlam.

John got his start in the industry at age 21 and since then he’s amassed a considerable amount of experience and wisdom. We buzz with him about Bloom, the very exciting Evergreen Line and where he sees the Vancouver market in 10 years.

Enjoy!

BuzzBuzzHome: When did it first occur to you that a career in the development industry was for you?

John Ritchie: I went to work for a real estate developer when I was 21. I was working towards my CMA designation so I was working in the accounting department. Read more

Buzz Talk with David Wex [INTERVIEW]

Posted on December 7, 2011 | buzzhomeblog Posted in BUZZTALK, DEVELOPMENTS, ONTARIO, QUEBEC | Leave a comment


Today we’re buzzing with David Wex, a partner at Urban Capital Property Group. Torontonians are sure to recognize Urban Capital’s name as they’ve been in on the ground floor of some of the city’s most cutting edge projects (just take a look at River City Phase 1 and Phase 2). 

They were building in the King-Spadina area before it was hot and recognized the great potential of the West Donlands waterfront. We shoot the breeze with David about River City, the famous “Montreal phenomenon” and the virtues of being a lifelong Apple user.

Enjoy!

BuzzBuzzHome: Where did you attend school before you got into the development industry?

David Wex: I went to U of T for computer science back in the early 80s. I did law after that.

BBH: How did you go from computer science and law to development?

DW: Well I was always interested in development and architecture. I practiced law for about a year at a big firm but then I left. It took me a couple years to get going, but I got involved with a project in the late 90s called Camden Lofts with Dundee Realty through someone I knew. It was about 50 units on Camden Street, in the King and Spadina area. It was done before the zoning was in place for residential down there. Read more

Buzz Talk with Ted Burnett [INTERVIEW]

Posted on November 30, 2011 | buzzhomeblog Posted in BUZZTALK, DEVELOPMENTS, MARKET, ONTARIO | 4 Comments


Today we’re buzzing with Ted Burnett, the head honcho (aka. President) of the Burnac Corporation.

A family business in the purest sense, Ted runs Burnac with his brother Joseph. Many more Burnetts are involved in all facets of the Burnac business and that includes residential and commercial real estate, jewellery, and wholesale produce. What makes their success especially fascinating is it all evolved from their father’s one-man trucking company that he started more than 60 years ago.

The company’s residential real estate division (that Ted oversees) is currently involved in three projects: 277 Davenport, Madison Avenue Lofts and South Hill.

We buzz with Ted about how great running a family business is, why midtown Toronto is the place to be, and why lugging potatoes isn’t the ideal summer job.

Enjoy!

BuzzBuzzHome: Where did you go to school for your undergrad degree and where did you go to law school?

Ted Burnett: I went to the University of Toronto and got a bachelor’s degree in economics and I went to the University of Toronto law school and got a doctorate of law. Read more

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