May 2007 - Posts

Is Eco-friendly purchase worth the cost?
10 May 07 09:12 PM | Anne Lok | 0 Comments   

A recent survey among 14 prospects who are first time buyers. Other than price, location, amenities, convenience, security, layout, they were ask to rate the importance of the following eco-friendly features if they were to be taken into consideration. Read More...

Filed under: Real Estate, toronto real estate, green consumers, conservation, green alternatives, first time buyer, retrofit, energy efficient homes, eco-properties

Toronto Art and Design District Gentrification
07 May 07 10:49 AM | Anne Lok | 0 Comments   

The Revitalization of the Art and Design District of Toronto has been the hotbed for discussion for the last 9 years. The City of Toronto has proposed to redevelop the area, which includes the tearing down of a converted historical industrial building Read More...

Filed under: toronto real estate, west queen west, art and design district, condos lofts, toronto neighborhoods, urbanism

Retrofitting an existing home up to green standard can qualify buyers for rebates, breaks on financing, + eco-energy grant
06 May 07 04:12 PM | Anne Lok | 1 Comments   

In Ontario, federal programs and incentives are always being offered to encourage homeowners and buyers of resale homes to carry out eco-retrofit. Consumers have to make sure they mail in their coupons, and fill out any applications/paperwork to benefit Read More...

Filed under: Buyer Information, toronto real estate, green consumers, energy efficiency, conservation, green alternatives, first time buyer, retrofit, financial incentives, rebates, energy efficient homes, resale homes, eco-properties

First Time Buyers and Green Alternatives
06 May 07 04:09 PM | Anne Lok | 1 Comments   

Many first time buyers are too worried about being able to find a home they can afford, and are neglecting the cost savings options they have in the green real estate market. Sourcing an energy efficient home can lower energy bill and benefit from cost Read More...

Filed under: Real Estate, Buyer Information, toronto real estate, green consumers, energy efficiency, green alternatives, first time buyer

the largest energy efficient light bulb I have seen
06 May 07 04:08 PM | Anne Lok | 0 Comments   

During my recent trip to Hong Kong, I came across this familiar household product as a giant 3D display at the entry/ exit point of the Cross Harbour Tunnel, this format being installed at one of the heaviest traffic location and busiest tunnel in Hong Read More...

Filed under: green consumers, energy efficiency, eco-advertising, conservation

The Starbucks way" and the urban real estate phenomenon
06 May 07 04:02 PM | Anne Lok | 0 Comments   

In a young city like Toronto that still has to get over its warts and pimples, real estate agents are often happy when a Starbucks decide to open a new location in the area which they work and farm. The decision for Starbucks to locate in the so-called Read More...

Filed under: Market Conditions, ROI, investment property, starbucks, regenerating neighborhoods, toronto real estate, green consumers