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Jessica Speziale is the Marketing Co-ordinator for Options for Homes Non-Profit Corporation. She write regularly for TheRedPin on cost-effective home ownership and is passionate about community and living green.

Creating Affordable Housing: A Brief Encounter with Neighbourhood Concepts

By Jessica_Speziale on May 05, 2011 in Condos & Builders, First Time Home Buyers, Toronto Builders, Toronto Condos

I had the chance to chat with Neighbourhood Concepts President and C.E.O. Nancy Hawley this week. Neighbourhood Concepts is a non-profit organization in Toronto focused on affordable home ownership.

Green Feature Spotlight: Heat Recovery Ventilation

By Jessica_Speziale on Apr 26, 2011 in Condos & Builders, First Time Home Buyers

Condo living has been making some great green strides. Developers are adding lots of new features, and as such lots of new terminology. Today, I would like to shine the spotlight on heat recovery ventilation systems. What are they, how they work, and what do they mean for you?

Beyond Equity – Home Ownership Builds Safer Communities

By Jessica_Speziale on Apr 19, 2011 in Canada, First Time Home Buyers

If we can reduce frustration to create more secure communities through home ownership and the pride that comes along with it, our cities would see a drop in crime. How do you see the effects of ownership on cities?

Perception – 1; Reality – 0

By Jessica_Speziale on Apr 12, 2011 in First Time Home Buyers

The term “affordable” is a double-edged sword when it comes to housing. Jessica Speziale takes a brief look at what it means to be affordable versus our perception of affordable.

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