See what people in Toronto sacrifice to buy a home
With would-be buyers finally adjusting to the stress test and interest rates looking like their taking a breather, 2019 may be a strong year for home sales in Toronto and other major markets in Canada.
Only 18% of young Canadians putting off buying a home due to current debt load
Recently, Angus Reid Institute, in partnership with the Globe and Mail, released the results of a new public opinion poll about Canadian debt.
Home renovation industry will be strong in 2019
If you’re familiar with Newinhomes.com, you know that we typically focus on new home construction and the Greater Toronto Area housing market in general. But, this month, we’ll also be focusing on home renovation tips!
Tips for cycling in downtown Toronto in the winter
Living downtown Toronto is convenient because everything is so close, but in the winter, waiting for a streetcar in the freezing wind can be a nightmare and actually take longer than cycling.
How to thaw and prevent frozen pipes in your home
In the last week, the City of Toronto received more than 200 calls from residents because their water wasn’t working. According to a release from the City, more than 90% of the water issues were due to frozen pipes on private property.
5 things to consider when applying for a mortgage
When you buy a new home preconstruction, there can be a few years between getting pre-approved for your mortgage and your final closing (when you actually need to qualify for your mortgage).
Home maintenance tasks to complete in January and February
Here are a few home maintenance tips for January and February, courtesy Tarion Warranty Corporation. We elaborate on a few of the tasks, and you can check out the full list on Tarion’s website.
The growing demand for storage space in the Greater Toronto Area
As both first-time buyers and empty nesters eye the condo market for their new home purchase, one thing has become clear - storage space is essential.
Tips for living in a new home construction zone
When you buy a preconstruction home, there’s a good chance you’ll be moving into a construction zone. Some people are indifferent to this busy, dusty environment, while others have a hard time dealing with it.
Moving during winter doesn’t have to be a nightmare
So, you’ve decided to move during the winter, or maybe your new construction home is ready for occupancy and the builder has told you when you have to move in, and it’s in the middle of February.
