Now more than ever, in the Greater Toronto Area's real estate scene, trust is integral. In the midst of an ever-shifting market, reliable relationships are what "steady ground" is made of.
Epitomizing integrity and prioritizing quality, GTA homebuilder Camcos Living is led by industry veterans who together bring more than 50 years of experience to the table. As such, professionalism, accountability, and quality housing product — from boutique mid-rises and luxury townhomes through to elaborate master-planned communities — all come naturally when you work with Camcos.
At the company’s helm is President and CEO James Circosta, who is backed by 30 years of experience in real estate development, including a 23-year run with Mattamy Homes, where he had a hand in building over 15,000 new housing units across 45 communities. Right there with him is Michael Circosta, Camcos Principal and Founding Partner, who comes with over 20 years of experience in development and homebuilding, including four years spent as Chief Operating Officer and Managing Partner of Richmond Hill-based Sunny Communities.
With decades of experience under their belts, James and Michael Circosta have learned a thing or two about what it takes to be a successful homebuilder in the GTA. As such, with Camcos, there’s been plenty of emphasis on the core values the company was founded upon.
“Integrity, one of our six core values, ensures our actions are rooted in honesty, fairness, and respect, guiding us to make thoughtful and balanced decisions,” they say. “We hold ourselves accountable to our customers, team, and stakeholders.”
Beyond the concise company ethos — described by the founders as a “unique blend of dynamism, ingenuity, and agility” — Camcos is known for pursuing a wide range of community typologies.
“While our pipeline is diversified our strategic focus is to provide value, comfort, and accessibility with positive impact,” they say. With projects like Arpeggio in Bolton and The Gateway of Lindsay, Camcos has made the possibility of homeownership a deliberate priority.
The Gateway of Lindsay (rendering)
"The Standard in King City is an example of our expertise in urban mid-rise, transit-oriented projects. Our upcoming Mississauga project demonstrates our ability to focus on upscale developments, and Ravine Mills in Bowmanville demonstrates our confidence to deliver infill communities.”
These are just a few of the projects Camcos has in various stages of the development pipeline, and they're a testament to the company's range, as well as the team that has been carefully crafted by James and Michael Circosta to bring housing concepts to fruition. “Our team members bring diverse experience and skill sets, and a breadth of knowledge which they contribute across various disciplines,” the partners proudly emphasize. “This cross-functional expertise enables us to approach each project with a comprehensive and integrated perspective.”
In addition, the pair points to their Canterbury Lanes project in King City, and Townhomes of Little Rouge and Avenue Towns in Markham, noting these examples solidify the company’s commitment to revitalizing previously distressed projects. This is a focus that is all too timely given unprecedented economic and financial pressures facing builders not only in the GTA, but across Canada at large (not to mention, the many properties that have ended up in receivership as a result).
“By leveraging entrenched industry relationships and the trust Camcos’ leadership has with industry partners, we strengthen our ability to align the appropriate stakeholders required for successful execution,” the partners explain. “Our team’s expertise is our competitive edge. Our ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and meet challenges head-on with courage and sound judgment gives us a unique capability to restore the viability of troubled projects.”
It all comes back to experience, at the end of the day. As anyone with a stake in real estate development today will know, the experience factor is often what it takes to weather what could be described as a perfect storm of high interest rates and (understandably) trigger-shy buyers.
“At Camcos, our customers are at the forefront of everything we do, guiding our dedication to excellence, innovation, and value,” the partners say. “Central to our philosophy is the ‘Plus Factor’: a unique approach to customer experience we have refined over our years of industry leadership. We chose ‘Plus’ to symbolize our commitment to going above and beyond, and continuously evolving to meet our customers’ needs.”
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This article was produced in partnership with STOREYS Custom Studio.
