January 2010 - Posts

The Rebuilding of Regent Park
29 January 10 03:55 PM | Anne Lok | 0 Comments   

Regent Park, located in Cabbagetown in downtown Toronto, is bounded by Gerrard Street East to the north, River Street to the east, Shuter Street to the south, and Parliament Street to the west. With majority of the building as part of an ambitious social Read More...

Filed under: toronto real estate, urbanism, toronto downtown condos, Regent Park revitalization, One Cole, one park west

What can you do with $725? Modern Micro-lofts...Design solution to affordable housing?
29 January 10 09:20 AM | Anne Lok | 0 Comments   

In the city of congestion, small is big. Much emphasis is placeed on energy efficiency, affordable housing, urban densification and adaptvie re-use, teeny slick designs as live-work space...Microlofts design are gaining popularity in the West Coast. I Read More...

Filed under: urbanism, Live Work property, infill housing, urban infill, news, adaptive re-use, housing trends, livable cities

For rent $1480: Downtown Toronto - Modern 1bdrm +Den...Brand New Building!
16 January 10 02:18 PM | Anne Lok | 2 Comments   

Brand New!! Cabbagetown - corner of Parliament and Dundas Min 1 yr lease. Available March 1. Monthly Rent $1480, includes parking, heat, central air, water, common elements Tenant pays hyrdro, phone, internet, cable Rent now, and enjoy 3 months free promotion Read More...

Filed under: For Rent/Lease, downtown toronto

Question of the day: Which type of investment serves best as a hedge against inflation?
04 January 10 09:33 AM | Anne Lok | 0 Comments   

Which type of investment serves best as a hedge against inflation? Select one of the answers: 1] An income property that will maintain its value 2] An investment which acts as an annuity 3] An investment in municipal bonds 4] An investment which has great Read More...

Filed under: question of the day