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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    When it comes to space, Edition/Richmond offers plenty of bang for your buck

    Posted on | buzzhomeblog Posted in DEVELOPMENTS

    edition richmond exterior renderingSpace is a classic point of contention in the ongoing debate over the benefits of the condo lifestyle versus the pros of the suburban home.

    “There’s not enough of it in so many of the condo units being built today!” say the condo crowd’s detractors.

    “If you want to live downtown you need to make space sacrifices,” the condo crowd will fire back.

    Well, with their Edition/Richmond project, Curated Properties have found some middle ground. Read more

    Edition/Richmond’s sales centre opens to the public this weekend [PICS]

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    We’ve been following the genesis of Edition/Richmond since its inception and now at long last the awesome Queen West-flavoured project is celebrating its grand opening.

    The fun begins on Saturday (March 24) at noon sharp. Swing by the auto garage-turned-sales centre at 850 Richmond to have a look at the model suite and get the full low down on the development.

    We’ve already partied at the sales centre as Curated Properties held an evening shindig there two weeks back. As far as condo parties go, it was pretty unique, featuring performance artists roaming the crowd acting out scenes plucked from a regular day on Queen Street West. Have a look at some photos of the night here.

    As if those party pics weren’t enough, we’ve also got a few photos that showcase the model suite at the sales centre. Check them out below! Read more

    Buzz Talk with Gianpiero Pugliese [INTERVIEW]

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    This week in Buzz Talk we chat with architect Gianpiero Pugliese, the vision behind AUDAXarchitecture.

    Gianpiero founded AUDAX a little over five years ago and since then his firm has designed numerous visually stunning residential and commercial projects in Toronto.

    Their urban philosophy is governed by an unending desire to create “places” rather than artifacts. What to know more about what that entails? Read on!

    We buzz with Gianpiero about his “Human Architecture” philosophy, the stellar new project Edition/Richmond and what it takes to work at AUDAX. Read more

    Party time! Excellent! Edition/Richmond raises the roof at their new show room

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    We love a good party as much as the next person unless the next person happens to be one of the stellar party planners behind that Edition/Richmond shindig last night.

    That’s because they really, REALLY love a good party and we’re not sure if we can compete. It pays off to have one of those party-loving folks planning your event because you know you’re getting a memorable experience for all your guests.

    That was the case at Edition/Richmond where the developer, Curated Properties, enlisted Cecconi Simone and AUDAXarchitecture to convert an auto shop to a showroom and party place. Instant awesome memories! Read more

    It’s party time with a twist at Edition/Richmond this Thursday

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    Spring hasn’t quite sprung yet, but the development industry party scene is heating up in anticipation of the changing seasons.

    In fact, we’re feeling the party vibes emanating from the Queen West area already. That’s because on Thursday evening (March 8th), Edition/Richmond will be hosting “Outside-In”, a live-art performance and commentary about Toronto’s condo scene.

    Edition/Richmond‘s developer, Curated Properties, teamed up with AUDAXarchitecture and Cecconi Simone to convert an old auto garage into an showroom and party place. Read more

    Edition/Richmond is appealing to our artistic side with their Queen West inspired creativity

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    Let’s play a little game of free association.

    When we say a word or phrase, you respond with the first word or phrase that pops into your mind. Alright, let’s go…

    Art!

    If you’re a Torontonian, then you probably responded with “Queen West”. Why? Well, from a psychologist’s point of view, it’s because Queen West is the city’s art hub and folks in Toronto associate the area with culture and creativity. Read more