Homes
What it went for... $1.63 million
This Islington Woods home comes with lush greenery, patios for al fresco dining and a circular drive with parking for six cars
What it went for... $2.75 million
This 3,191-square-foot house, located on a quiet cul-de-sac just a few blocks from Yonge and St. Clair, includes all the requisite high-end features
What it went for ... $1.5 million
Can bathrooms and a mudroom really push a house over the million-dollar mark? You betcha
What it went for ... $2 million
High ceilings and large windows ensure this Cabbagetown home is bright. White walls and hardwood floors offer neutral backdrops for furnishings and artwork
What it went for ... $645,000
The buyers get an approximately 2,400-square-foot property with four bedrooms, an office/den and an open-concept living room, dining room and kitchen on the Bruce Peninsula
The revival of condo lobbies — from gathering spaces to refrigerated package drop-off areas
The goal is to address changes to the way residents live — and to encourage them to stick around rather than simply walking through the lobby on their way to ...Read the Full Story →
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The Greenbelt's 'central park' will have homes starting in the low $500s
The first phase, launching now, includes the 'ravine' collection in the valley by the creek, the 'wood' collection behind that and the 'urban' and 'park' collections flanking either side -
Mike Holmes: Make a to-do list before closing cottage
Follow a few simple tips to prevent nasty surprises when spring rolls around
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What it went for... $5.2 million
The previous owners spend summers at the cottage for the last 50 years -
Lanterra Developments' Notting Hill will bring some razzle dazzle to Etobicoke
A colourful addition to community, Notting Hill is a two-towered condo with an animated pedestrian level -
What it went for... $5.2 million
The home was purpose-built for an extended family, specifically with the grandchildren in mind -
Mike Holmes: More tradespeople wanted to fill looming shortage
Young people with skills in, and passion for, the trades will always be in demand
Making waves — how Sidewalk Labs will bring cottage country to Toronto
Regardless of how Sidewalk's proposal plays out, it is the latest example of downtown waterfront developers' taking advantage of the 13th largest lake in the worldRead the Full Story →
Green living goes up, up, up: The wood boom in condo construction
Not only does lumber offer environmental and cost benefits, architects and designers use wood elements to create a warmer, more natural look that appeals to many buyersRead the Full Story →
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Do you know your mist from your 'mizzle'? How paint companies name all those colours
'We choose names based on the imagery and mood each colour evokes' -
Mike Holmes: DIYers, don't paint yourself in a corner
Here are some prime tips on tackling this home project -
What it went for... $2.95 million
Built about a year ago, the custom residence has impressive double wood doors that open onto a wow foyer, as open staircases flank the front door
The United Building stands tall for heritage in Toronto's downtown core
Mike Holmes: Giving an exterior wall system some extra protection
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Holmes: Out with the old tiles, in with the new
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Attracting millennials: How builders and developers are reeling in the new generation of buyers
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Haven in the city's heart
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What it went for... $4.43 million
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Upgrading bathroom vanity can add to home's value
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A new condo trend
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Bijou is a rare Bloor West Village jewel
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What it went for... $2.1 million
