Anne Lok, B. Arch M.S. AAD Salesperson

Howard Park Condominium: Modern Boutique Condo with Design Integrity

Anne Lok — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:02:00 GMT

Located in the vibrant Rocesvalles Village, just a hop and a skip away from all the businesses on Roncesvalles Ave and Bloor West Village, the scenic setting of High Park and Lake Ontario, Howard Park Condos by Triumph Development will become the iconic 8 stories residence offering 97 modern residences ranging from 487sf [one bedroom] to 1452sf [three bedrooms plus den penthouses] with oversized terraces and private gardens. Designed by RAW Architect , the design concept of Howard Park Condos was...(read more)

Buying a new home versus building your own detached dwelling

Anne Lok — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:34:00 GMT

In a real estate market where the listing price of a home is almost meaningless with multiple bidders pushing the offer price up, and the asking price is no longer the benchmark for how much a home is worth, what are the options between buying a resale home versus building your own infill dwelling within 4-6 months? Hive Modular recently set up a Toronto team which will provide homeowners turn-key service from land acquisition to build to occupancy. So rather than having the home owner find a contractor,...(read more)

Coming Soon...The latest addition to Regent Park>> One Park Place Condominium

Anne Lok — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:03:00 GMT

500 Dundas St East Toronto, ON M5A 0B3 Contact us for pricing New Construction More Photos and Additional Info Under Construction...Launching this Spring >>One Park Place Condominiums. Suites from low $200,000 Downtown Toronto East is changing rapidly. Introducing the newest addition to the award-winning Regent Park Revitalization- ONE PARK PLACE CONDOMINIUM located in a neighbourhood that is attracting attention from around the world. Having lived in this neighborhood for 2 years, I can attest...(read more)

For Lease $2700 - Trinity/King 2 bdrm Rental [Includes some furniture]

Anne Lok — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:38:00 GMT

Property Description Urban Oasis In The Heart Of The City. Newly Renovated Loft Style Multi Level Townhome With 2 Bedrooms,2 Bathrooms. Master Suite Holds A Walk In Closet + Open Den For Thoses Perfect Quiet Moments For Reading Or Working From Home. Bright Kitchen With A Walk Out To A Private, Beautiful Backyard, Perfect For Entertaining. Walk To Downtown Toronto's Financial Centre. St. Lawrence Market. Sugar Beach. Harbour Front. Art Galleries. Distillery District Extras: All Large Furniture...(read more)

hive Modular - Compact Dwelling under 1000sf S-line

Anne Lok — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:43:00 GMT

Hive Moduler's S-Line is a compact dwelling design under 1000 sq. ft. that maintain the same high quality and materials as all the other Hive homes. Open living spaces help to create the feeling of large living in these small homes and are just one of the many standard Hive design features found within the S-Line. If you would like to explore the option of building a Hive home in Toronto, please get in touch! We'd love to help....(read more)

Hive Modular- Modern Prefab Done Right! Now Available in Toronto

Anne Lok — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:43:00 GMT

Opportunity analysis for Hive Modular in Toronto [modern prefab architecture] Hive Modular is a brand name with a proven track record of built modern modular homes in North America. The firm is the leading “architects designed” modular brand currently penetrating the Canadian real estate market. With the aging housing inventory and demographic in inner city Toronto, exclusive infill development by the introduction of modern modular housing in the central core is an excellent “alternative”...(read more)

If you are in Calgary, join Hive Modular for the X-Line 014 set on March 1!

Anne Lok — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:57:00 GMT

http://www.hivemodular.com/News/Feb2012_X014set.html...(read more)

Coleman Lemieux Compagnie has made Regent Park their home

Anne Lok — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:51:00 GMT

Contemporary dance group Coleman Lemieux Compagnie just made Regent Park their home. The space has been retrofitted from the former Salvation Army Citadel, and they have been actively engaging with Daniels Corporation and Toronto Community Housing in support of the revitalization taking place at Regent Park. The Citadel will be a space of creativity and learning. Area residents in the revitalized phase 1 and 2 consist of TCHC tenants and new condo owners, anchored by major national retailers in providing...(read more)

HGTV May the Best House Win!

Anne Lok — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:26:00 GMT

May the Best House Win is a new series coming to HGTV fall 2012. This fun and entertaining series throws open the front doors of four strangers who believe their property is uniquely impressive. Every episode four house proud home owners go head to head in the ultimate open house experience. Each proud home owner opens their home to 3 strangers – who will review their home based on décor, comfort and over all hospitality. After each home is reviewed, each open house guest awards the...(read more)

Come meet the Hive Toronto team at our 1st meet+greet Feb 16th!

Anne Lok — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 23:52:00 GMT

Hive Modular Toronto Launch Party

February 16, 2012 at 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Miele Gallery - Caplan's, 1130 Weston Road, Toronto, Canada

This event requires registration: http://www.hivemodular.com/toronto

Come join the Hive Modular Toronto team as we eat, drink, mingle, and talk about our homes! If you are thinking about building your own home, or interested to find out more about the designs, Hive Modular architects, Hive's Toronto Representative Anne Lok and Equinox Development will all be in attendance to answer any questions you may have.

This event is sponsored by Caplan's Appliances, who will have local chefs working the Miele test kitchen creating appetizers just for this event.

Space is limited, Please RSVP by Feb 6th if you would like to attend.

Announcement>>Hive Modular Design launch event in Toronto set for mid-February 2012! Register Now!!

Anne Lok — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:35:00 GMT

Announcement>>Hive Modular Design launch event in Toronto set for mid-February 2012! Register Now!! The event launch date has been set. I will be posting updates as me move closer to the date. If you would be interested to attend, please get in touch with us to be included on the guest list. We will be sending out invitations soon! Hive Modular Homes are now available for interested homeowners in Toronto. For frequent updates on Hive Modular events and happenings in Toronto, bookmark the page...(read more)

Toronto Modular Home Financing FAQ

Anne Lok — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:04:00 GMT

Here are some typical questions/scenarios and repsonse by Toronto Mortgage Professionals Valerie and Robert Bizzoni on Modular Home financing. If you would like to chat about your next home building project, feel free to get in touch. 1. Buyer purchases infill lot [with house sitting on it, but will be demolished to set new foundation and new home.] ie. modular unit will be on owned land - no leased lots. · If the unit is placed on a full foundation, does standard underwriting apply and the...(read more)

Hive Modular to attend Calgary HomeExpo in January 2012

Anne Lok — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:00:00 GMT

Hive Modular in Calgary- Meet Hive Modular at Booth 737 between January 13-15 at the Calgary HomeExpo. If you have a home building project in mind, drop by for a chat. A Hive Modular home may just be the right fit for you. Hive Modular, now in Toronto- Hive Modular will be hosting an introductory launch in Toronto early next year. Let us know if you would like to be added on the guest list and be informed of future event dates. Note: For construction quality and cold weather durability, all of Hive...(read more)

Fab Prefab! Hive Modular- Architecturally Designed Modular Homes...coming to Toronto!!

Anne Lok — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:28:00 GMT

Modern prefab homes have ventured beyond the cottage community, and is no longer built on the idea of cheap-cheap-cheap. Hive Modular , has an excellent track record and complete built projects of high-design prefab homes, sound knowledge of the modular construction industry, high quality constructed homes. Hive now has a team in place in Toronto for assisting home owners interested in sourcing land and building modern prefab homes on infill lots in urban central neighbourhoods of Toronto. The modular...(read more)

The Good Bike Project comes to Regent Park this Sunday July 3rd @ 2pm! Come by to check it out!

Anne Lok — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 14:03:00 GMT

This Sunday, Caroline Macfarlane and Vanessa Nicholas from the OCADU Student Gallery will be bringing their GOOD BIKE project to Regent Park. Initiated by Adam Molson at One Cole and TCHC, Regent Park will be the first neighbourhood where this art project will be installed, as it spreads to other parts of the City. They've sanded and primed 9 recycled bikes, which residents from One Cole condominium, the Townhomes and the new social housing buildings next door are invited to come out and paint....(read more)

Regent Park One Park West - Move-in Now!!

Anne Lok — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:02:00 GMT

Regent Park's newest addition of boutique condominiums, One Park West, is almost ready for occupancy. There is only one unit left [990sf, 2 bdrm plus den]. Call me for details! What's special about living in this neighhourhood? -being in the heart of downtown -short walk away to the Historic Distillery, St Lawrence Market, Cabbagetown, Riverdale Park, all service, gourmet shops and conveniences. -walk score of 92! -ttc at door -3 min to DVP -live across from the Big Park 6 acres, world class...(read more)

Toronto soon to launch a neighbourhood ranking website

Anne Lok — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:00:00 GMT

Toronto will soon launch a Wellbeing Toronto Indices website, which will show metrics of 140 neighbourhoods which comprises of indicators from housing environmental safety health education transportation recreation culture economics services [libraries, schools, hospitals] social demographics I see this website will be useful for home buyers, and also be an effective tool from a City planning point of view. The site is anticipated to launch in a week. So check back and see how your neighbourhood...(read more)

Regent Park Arts and Cultural Centre and Paint Box Condominium progress...

Anne Lok — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:48:00 GMT

Regent Park Arts & Cultural Centre , a facility comprising of 60,000sf progam space is well underway . As part of the major component of Phase 2's revitalized Regent Park, the largest phase of the six phased development located off Dundas Street, and where the PAINTBOX condominium will sit atop. This non-profit facility will house the artistic and cultural talents on three floors in Regent Park where experience/learning/innovation comes together, and marks a major cultural destination in...(read more)

June 2011- Toronto New High Rise Construction Developments

Anne Lok — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:53:00 GMT

The following is the most current of the latest new project sales, and "coming soon" preconstruction projects in the Toronto real estate marketplace. Check back for new construction condominiums and ones already completed. For detailed information on pricing, project particulars and current Builders incentives, sign up for email news and updates. Have a real estate questions, I'd love to help!...(read more)

City of Toronto unveils plan for downtown protected bike lane network

Anne Lok — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:56:00 GMT

Public Works and Infrastructure committee will unveil its downtown bike network today for City Council to vote on. The objective of facilitating the 100km bike network is to figure out how motorists and cyclists can get around the city in an efficient manner. With the following objectives in mind, the proposal seeks to further improve safety of vehicles, motorists and pedestrians, resolve connectivity and bike paths ehich lead nowhere. The proposed cycle-friendly zone bounded by Sherbourne-Wellesley-...(read more)

Toronto Community Housing properties sell-off debate

Anne Lok — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:27:00 GMT

TCHC recently proposed to sell over 900 city owned homes [funded by tax payers money] to cover their budget shortfall. It is estimated that $650million is needed for repairs. Mayor Rob Ford is proposing to start by selling off 22 dilapidated homes to raise $15,7 million to throw into the repair budget. Tenants living in these single family residences will be affected, but at the same time the capital generated will help 450 families to improve living condition. Can the TCHC organization capable of...(read more)

Toronto Real Estate Market Watch May 2011

Anne Lok — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 21:31:00 GMT

Most recent release by Toronto Real Estate Board for May 2011 statistics represented a 6% increase for the number of transactions compared to a year ago. The average price also increased in terms of price growth. We are in a strong Seller's market, particularly in Central Toronto neighbourhoods. View Video Format: ??? Duration: --:--...(read more)

Toronto setback guidelines for urban infill

Anne Lok — Fri, 13 May 2011 14:06:00 GMT

There are a lot of overlooked urban lots in old Toronto that pose great potential for urban infill project. An architectural designed modern home can do a lot in a little space. While a buyer sources an infill property, it is important to assess the new structure based on setback requirements as part of the feasibility before finalizing the purchase. Recently there has been announcements from several sources that the newly enacted municipal zoning by-laws ( as of August 2010) may in fact be repealed...(read more)

Toronto Market Statistics April 2011

Anne Lok — Fri, 13 May 2011 13:06:00 GMT

Tight Market Results in Strong Price Growth in April May 4, 2011 -- Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 9,041 existing home sales through the TorontoMLS® system in April 2011. This result was down 17 per cent compared April 2010 when sales spiked to a new record of 10,898. While off last year's record result, April 2011 sales were in line with the average April sales level reported over the previous five years. "Existing home sales have been strong from a historic perspective through...(read more)

Would you consider building a modern prefab on an infill lot?

Anne Lok — Thu, 12 May 2011 00:21:00 GMT

Architect-designed high quality prefab has gained popularity over the years. They are also considered to be more sustainable than traditional construction process producing less waste, using renewable materials and designed through state of art engineering suited to our time. I am in the process of researching the prefab market, and would be interested to hear your opinion and feedback on modern prefabs. Take Our Survey! Hive Modular B-Line Scan me with your smartphone to bookmark our mobile website...(read more)