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Get Cooking!

A good oven and stovetop is the foundation of a functional kitchen, and moving into a new home is a great excuse to invest in some new appliances. There are some exciting new options available, so be sure to do a little research before hitting the stores.

Blank Slate: Keeping your new home clutter free

Moving into a brand new home is an exciting opportunity to start fresh and get organized. By taking a few simple actions now, you can create the relaxing retreat you've always dreamed of.

Fertilize your lawn like the pros

Expert advice on how to keep your lawn green and lush, minus the back-breaking labour.

Investment Condos

Q: I’m considering buying a condo as an investment. What factors should I consider?

Moving to a Condo

People who decide to move from a detached home to a condo know they will have some adapting to do.

Pests

Protect your home from pests year-round!

 

New homes in Vaughan earn LEED Platinum status

A joint effort by the Building Industry and Land Development Associate (BILD) and Toronto and Region Conservation (TRCA) has earned the designation of Platinum in the Leadership Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Canada for Homes program by the Canada Green Building Council.

The Hidden Costs of Popular Mortgages

Four popular mortgage terms: the venerable five-year fixed, the conservative 10-year fixed, the open mortgage, and the full-featured mortgage with big pre-payment privileges, why people pick these terms and how statistics impact each term's total cost of ownership.

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Featured New Home Stories

Fusion Homes unveils the Carmichael

Fusion Homes, named Ontario Builder of the Year by Tarion Warranty Corporation two years running, is excited to announce the grand opening of its newest model home in the master-planned Summerside community in London, Ontario.

New enviro-friendly condos in the Limelight

The Daniels will soon give the "green light" for sales within their next striking new environmentally-friendly Limelight tower at their award-winning City Centre Community.

Surround yourself with nature at The Woodlands

This September, The Daniels Corporation will begin sales at The Woodlands -- an exclusive collection of 64 fully built two- and three-storey new condominium townhomes.

Camrost-Felcorp's Imperial Plaza at Yonge & St. Clair

Camrost-Felcorp is revitalizing the historic Imperial Oil building at 111 St. Clair West and building new condos in Toronto.

Lifetime launches Bisha Hotel and Residences

The Entertainment District was abuzz on August 12th with the launch of the Bisha Hotel and Residence, a new boutique hotel and luxury condominium residence brand by Lifetime Developments and INK Entertainment.

Sample the Cobble Beach Lifestyle this summer

Cobble Beach Golf Links and Residences on Georgian Bay is hosting a series of weekend events this summer, offering curious outsiders a taste of the resort-style living that Cobble Beach residents enjoy.

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Canada's Top New Home and Condo Builders

Tribute "tops off" 1717 Avenue Road

Tribute Communities celebrated the completion of the concrete structure of their new luxury condominium at Avenue Rd. and Lawrence Ave. in North Toronto last week with a traditional "topping off" ceremony.

Discover Unprecedented Amenities at Chaz

When CHAZ on Charles makes its debut in Toronto’s Yonge and Bloor area, condominium seekers will discover the most exciting residential opportunity to come along in years.

The Yards: Modern amenities in an historic setting

Multi-award-winning Vancouver-based firm Onni will soon introduce the first building in its master-planned community in Toronto's emerging Fort York neighbourhood.

The Mercer

The Mercer is about to kick it up a notch in Toronto for self-assured urban professionals, creative entrepreneurs and others from the "ME" generation looking for the perfect place to call home.

Have All Your Condo Buying Questions Answered!

On Wednesday September 8, 2010, Camrost-Felcorp & California Condos is hosting an ASK THE EXPERTS event at California Condos where you can have all of your questions answered by leading condominium experts.

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Ontario and Toronto Land Transfer Tax Details

Q: How do I determine how much land transfer tax I will have to pay on my new home and if I qualify for a rebate?

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Home Shopping

Q: How effective a tool is the Internet when it comes to shopping for a new home?

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How to read your new home floorplans

Q: When reading real estate floor plans, what are some things to keep in mind to make sure I know exactly what I'm getting?

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