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Introducing the Forte apartments… Centrally located at Melbourne’s Victoria Harbour, this 10-story eco-friendly building has had no problem fitting in.  As the world’s tallest Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) residential building, the Forte apartments have attracted attention from environmental enthusiasts, architects, and designers alike.  The 32-meter structure cost upwards of $11-million to construct but has given the world a stellar example of what …

Bill 28 Passes Second Reading Bill 28, a movement intended to modify the Electronic Commerce Act (2000), carried through its second reading with support from all three parties in the Ontario Legislature.  The Bill seeks to remove the E-Commerce Act’s current exemption for documents that “create or transfer interests in land and require registration to be effective against third parties.”  …

A Closer to Look into the Technology Coined “Google Earth on Steroids” Vancouver’s very own UrtheCast is about to change the way people see the world.  The company proudly announced the launch of the world’s first high-definition video platform of Earth later this year.  Inspired by the “Eagle Cam”, a program dedicated to capturing the life of an eagle’s nest, …

Isbjerget, a residential development in Aarhus, Denmark, has finally been completed.  As a waterfront property, Isbjerget proudly towers over the rest of the city, gracing the landscape with modern, natural beauty.  Designed by JDS Architects, Cebra, SeARCH, and Louis Paillard, the stunning ten-story structure may be mistaken for a giant mass of ice from a distance.  The inventive design simulates …

Canada’s Largest Realtor Trade Show and Conference Join 8,000 other real estate professionals this May for Realtor Quest’s annual spring convention.  There will be over 250 exhibitors at this year’s event and registration is now open for those who haven’t already reserved space to set-up a booth.  Realtor Quest will take place over two days, May 1st and 2nd, at …

As with any holiday, Toronto has many great events planned.  Participate in the festivities this Easter but be sure to do all of your shopping prior to joining the celebration – many businesses across the city will be closing up shop this weekend.  Let’s take a look at some of the Easter events planned for 2013 and what will be …

What Will Zoocasa Do with a Brokerage License? Gearing-up for their big re-launch in May, Zoocasa has moved forward with their plans to become Canada’s next big online brokerage.  The Rogers-affiliate, known popularly as a website that publishes Canadian real estate market information, quietly applied to the Real Estate Council of Ontario earlier this year and only now admits to …

Let’s take a look at the Toronto events line-up for this weekend: Canadian Music Week Canadian Music Festival attracts over 1,000 artists to over 60 venues across Toronto.  From mainstream to indie and all the genres in-between, this is a Toronto event you won’t want to miss.  Shows will continue until March 31st. Arigato, Tokyo Brought to you by Brendan …

London’s One Hyde Park is the most affluent residence in the world.  Its iconic architecture was designed by Rogers Sterk Harbour and Partners, a world-renowned design firm recognized for their prestige and elegance.  Designed in four pavilions, the location of One Hyde Park combines the natural beauty of Old England with the convenience of modern cosmopolitan only footsteps away. Design …

“Greedy Parking Hogs” concerned about their neighbourhood’s streets With condo expansions reaching the outer region of Toronto, many neighbourhoods fear an increase of traffic due to insufficient parking in the city.  The latest area to face these concerns is The Beach.  Residents of this neighbourhood argue that the 70-unit condo building at Queen and Woodbine need more than 65 parking …