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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    Modern’s West End neighbourhood offers convenience and walkability

    Posted on March 11, 2013 5:20 pm | buzzhomeblog Posted in DEVELOPMENTS

    Modern in Vancouver's West EndModern, the 19-storey condo tower by Amacon in Vancouver’s West End, saw its sales centre close over the weekend, which means construction on the 118-home development is about to begin.

    The West End is one of Vancouver’s oldest and most established neighbourhoods, and Modern will be located right at the heart of it all.

    Located at 1001 Harwood Street in Vancouver, Modern is a block and a half away from the Davie Village, three blocks from the beach and the ocean, and a 10-minute walk to Robson Street. Read more

    Amacon’s Residences at Parkside Village is now move-in ready

    Posted on January 10, 2013 3:54 pm | buzzhomeblog Posted in DEVELOPMENTS

    residencesatparksidevillageThere’s plenty of skyline redefining going on in Mississauga, but few developers can claim that they’ve played as big a role as Amacon in bringing skyscraping condo towers to the once sleepy suburb.

    Progress on their game changing master planned community, Parkside Village, at Mavis and Burnhamthorpe is moving along steadily. The first phase, The Residences at Parkside Village, is now move-in ready — a major perk for those who want to own a prime piece of real estate in downtown Mississauga.

    The 36 storey point tower features sustainable design and elegant interiors by the Chapman Design Group. The pedestrian friendly area also boasts some great cafes, green spaces and boutique shops.  Read more

    Dozens of homes under $400,000 at Modern in Vancouver’s West End

    Posted on December 11, 2012 5:54 pm | buzzhomeblog Posted in DEVELOPMENTS

    With some 40 homes under $400,000, Modern by Amacon is an incredible value in Vancouver’s West End. And even though it’s a new development, when it’s completed in the first half of 2014, Modern is sure to fit in perfectly in one of the oldest and most established neighbourhoods in Vancouver.

    The 19-storey condo tower is being built as a secure, sustainable, and technology-ready building that provides not only peace of mind, but comfort and lifestyle as well – and the lifestyle will be comfortable. Whether you’re in the mood for the friendly buzz of Davie Village, the calming influence of the sea, or the indulgent fun of Robson Street, the West End is at the centre of it all. Read more

    Modern celebrates grand opening on June 23rd

    Posted on June 18, 2012 12:15 pm | buzzhomeblog Posted in DEVELOPMENTS

    If you’ve been itching to buy a new condo in Vancouver’s West End, then there’s reason to celebrate.

    Modern by Amacon‘s Grand Opening Celebration is Saturday June 23rd, and it is the first day they’ll start writing deals with the public!

    When we attended Modern‘s realtor preview on June 5th, we knew this development was going to create a lot of buzz. Located in Vancouver’s West End, Modern is close to the Sea Wall, the entertainment district, parks, and lots of shops and restaurants.

    But, it is the little perks that make this project stand out.  Read more

    Modern’s realtor preview draws a huge crowd [PICS]

    Posted on June 6, 2012 1:46 pm | buzzhomeblog Posted in DEVELOPMENTS

    We’re always excited by the prospect of something modern, which is why we were thrilled to be invited to a realtor preview of Modern by Amacon yesterday.

    Located in Vancouver’s West End, Modern promises to be a slender and elegant highrise which will take full advantage of it’s neighbourhood. Near the Seawall, the building will be close to shopping, parks, and the entertainment district.

    And, if you’re wondering, yes the building does live up to its name. Modern will offer 118 homes. Read more

    Posh Style Vibe! Amacon unveils fourth tower at their Parkside Village community

    Posted on February 23, 2012 9:30 am | buzzhomeblog Posted in DEVELOPMENTS

    Have a look at the rendering on the left. It’s PSV at Parkside Village, the fourth tower at Amacon‘s Parkside Village community project in Mississauga.

    No, that’s not all of it. We’re just testing out a new rendering unveiling technique. Can you feel the anticipation building for the full reveal below?

    We sure can! PSV stands for Posh Style Vibe and will be officially released in and around the end of April so look out for more info on it in the upcoming months.
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    Mississauga ranks in the top 10 in North America high-rise list

    Posted on February 20, 2012 12:30 am | buzzhomeblog Posted in DEVELOPMENTS, MARKET

    A lot of fuss has been made over the fact that Toronto has the most high-rise buildings under construction in North America.

    This has been an assumption for most Torontonians for awhile now and it was made official back in late September when the Hamburg-based Emporis released their data on high-rise construction in North America.

    While Toronto deserves the attention — after all, it beats New York City 132 to 88 — we feel like the fact that Mississauga ranked in the Emporis top ten list was overlooked. Read more