Posted by ADhoc Blog Team on July 7th, 2009 | 0 comments
Builders and sellers take heed: according to a new Leger Marketing poll, Ontario hombuyers are ready to open their wallets for homes that are energy efficient, will retain their value and are built with environmentally friendly materials. These three features were identified as the top three features that Ontario homebuyers are willing to pay for when purchasing a new or resale home. “These survey results provide valuable information for builders and sellers looking to increase their appeal with today’s savvy homebuyer,” says Judy Pryma, president of MasonryWorx.
Baby Boomers Most Likely to Invest in Energy Efficiency
The survey highlighted some interesting differences between generations of homebuyers. Ontario residents between the ages of 35-54 years are most likely to pay more for energy-efficient homes (42%), while those over the age of 55 are least likely (34%). Homebuyers between the ages of 18-34 years also rank energy efficiency high, with 41% willing to pay more for this feature in a new or resale home. Purchasing preferences also vary by region: Homebuyers in southwestern Ontario are most willing to pay more for an energy efficient home (50%), followed by people who live in Northern Ontario (48%).
Posted by ADhoc Blog Team on March 2nd, 2009 | 0 comments
On March 6, Toronto will celebrate it’s 175th birthday. To celebrate this historic day, CityNews.ca has compiled some awesome past and present photos. From the photos, it is clear that Toronto has progressively modernized its city, yet maintaining many historical features. Enjoy!
Posted by ADhoc Blog Team on February 19th, 2009 | 0 comments
Interactive touchscreens are becoming extremely popular and it has even translated to the arcade/gaming industry. Panasonic and Uicentric are revolutionizing the game of air hockey with this 103-inch multi touch air hockey table. This is so cool that we might have to turn our own touchscreen displays at the office into air hockey tables!
Posted by ADhoc Blog Team on February 12th, 2009 | 1 comment
The South Korean capital, Seoul, has big plans for its design future. This city is rapidly growing and the architectural design of many of these proposed buildings are stunning! There is a great blend of North American, European, and Asian culture. It’s extremely refreshing seeing so many cities taking architecture to a whole new level.
Posted by ADhoc Blog Team on January 21st, 2009 | 0 comments
Yesterday was a historical day for the world! Did you actually think we would let the Obama craze pass us by?
We found a very informative article regarding what the American housing industry expects from Obama. The Canadian housing market is certainly not in the same state as the United States but we are definitely seeing it filter through. We understand President Obama won’t be a miracle worker but it’s a huge step towards the right direction. We believe he’ll keep the housing industry as one of his top priorities and, as promised, he’ll create a $10 billion foreclosure-prevention fund for our southern neighbours.
