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What does it entail to retrofit a property with second suites?
21 January 11 05:10 PM | Anne Lok | 0 Comments   

I am sure many of us have come across listing or selling residential properties which have second suites, or commercial properties which have a residential component. Second suites can provide affordable housing for tenants, at the same time let tenants Read More...

Filed under: toronto real estate, retrofit, second suites, basement apartments, zoning

Great example of Adaptive Re-use: Artscape Wychwood TTC Barn-
17 November 08 02:43 PM | Anne Lok | 0 Comments   

Last Thursday, November 20, was the official opening of Artscape Wychwood Barn. Representing a piece of Toronto's historic past, Wychwood Park Car Barns outlived its original purpose. A magnificent structure sitting in over 4 acres of land once housed Read More...

Filed under: retrofit, toronto architecture, adaptive re-use, artscape, wychwood park

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

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...

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