Building Energy Efficient Homes is the Way of the Future
It looks like the City of Toronto is entertaining a new initiative focused on promoting energy efficiency in our new homes! And we thought Sustainability Month was over.The Energy and Water Efficiency InitiativeThe City of Toronto is looking at a program
Kevin James Picks up Florida Home for $18.5 Million
Kevin James, also known as “Doug Heffernan” or “Paul Blart,” has just purchased an estate in Delray Beach, Florida, for a whopping $18.5 million.This either means that Kevin James is a really, really, really, funny guy, or everyone needs to step up their
Home price growth expected to slow over next 2 years
According to the latest report from Trimart Research Corporation, the supply and demand issue in the new low-rise market continues to bolster home prices. But, Trimart also notes that the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has announced that
Detached home sales remain strong despite soaring prices
For the last couple years, new townhomes have been the affordable option for homebuyers who desire the low-rise lifestyle. The strong demand for detached homes and the dwindling inventory have launched prices to unattainable levels for many buyers.
Resale market cools as new home market remains hot
According to the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB), MLS-listed sales in the GTA in June were down more than 37% compared to June 2016 and nearly 40% down in the first 14 days of July. The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) said Monday that a 15%
Home maintenance tasks you never think about
When it comes to home maintenance, there are the obvious things that stand out for everyone; clearing the gutters, shoveling the driveway, repairing downspouts, sealing windows, etc. We bet there’s a handful of home maintenance tasks that
It’s time to get your home ready for winter
It’s November - pack away the Halloween decorations, grab your discount candy from the grocery store, and start getting your home ready for winter.For all of November, we’re featuring winter tips for homeowners. As usual, we’ll have interior design and
How You Can Own Your Home Sooner
A recent Scotiabank poll found that nearly three-quarters (72 per cent) of Canadians are taking at least one step to becoming mortgage-free sooner. The biggest advantage of paying your mortgage off sooner is the amount of interest you would save. A
New Release at Fieldgate Homes’ Valleylands
Very exciting news - Fieldgate Homes just released new semis and singles at their highly desirable Brampton community, Valleylands of the Credit River.A pretty big crowd showed up last weekend at the Valleylands sales centre to check out the new release.
Green Ontario Fund helps you save money and fight climate change at home
The province of Ontario just announced the Green Ontario Fund, a new program to help you save money and fight climate change at home with rebates for energy-efficient renovations and upgrades. Buildings in Ontario generate nearly 25% of
