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How The Internet Of Things Is Changing The Way People Live – And How We Build The Homes They Live In : Part 1
THE INDUSTRY LEADER: Housing policies must focus on supply
Not enough new housing is being built for sale or rent and this results in higher prices, higher rents and long waits lists.
THE LAWYER: The problem with inclusionary zoning regulation
The promise of inclusionary zoning in the draft of the regulation and the reality of what was actually passed by the province is radically different.
THE BRANDER: Make your amenities right for your buyers
Condo amenities that meet the needs of the market's evolving demographics are a great way to rise above the competition while avoiding excessive cost.
THE AD EXECUTIVE: The marketing rules are ever changing
This is a brave new world – the world of Facebook, Google and Instagram, of short attention spans and instant gratification.
THE REALTY SPECIALIST: Ottawa a hot market for investors
Ottawa has always enjoyed a good and stable housing market, and right now the market is heating up.
“A verbal contract isn’t worth the paper it’s written on.” While historians disagree on who came up with this timeless quote, its accuracy isn’t questioned.
Over the next three years, development fees will increase by a whopping 85 per cent. What can we do? READ MORE
It takes the right team to execute a major hotel renovation, but when it’s done well, the results can be transformative. READ MORE
THE DESIGNER: Sustainability goes beyond zero carbon
As recently as 10 years ago, sustainability was defined by building metrics. Increasingly, the conversation and innovative thinking around long-term sustainability has expanded to consider human health and wellness.