How to increase the supply of missing middle housing in Toronto
The Centre for Urban Research and Land Development released a new report exploring strategies for increasing the supply of “missing middle” housing in Toronto.
Coming Soon: Windfields by Minto
We at the Toronto Star's NewInHomes.com recently received some very exciting news that Minto is preparing to release Windfields, a brand new master-planned community in the Durham Region.
Averton Homes Announces Two Preview Openings
With the announcement of two new developments in the Greater Toronto Area, November is shaping up to be an exciting month for Averton Homes. Beacon Hill, located 45 minutes from Toronto in Bowmanville, will offer homes perfect for growing families,
Menkes builds the first LEED Silver home in Halton Hills
With the beginning of the year still on our minds, we’ve noticed that sustainable design in the home industry has surpassed being a trend and is quickly becoming the norm. If it’s not the norm, it’s surely becoming very important to homebuyers,
There were nearly 10,000 home sales across the GTA in July
The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) released its monthly resale housing market figures for July 2016, stating that the rapid price growth across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. In July, there were 9,989 sales
How to make your balcony feel like home
There are thousands of condo dwellers in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) not taking advantage of their outdoor space. And honestly, we understand why. The concrete floor, metal railing, and glass panelling doesn’t always make for the most inviting
It’s time to start seeds for your home garden
I love to sow and grow my own annual flowering plants in my home garden. There is a measure of satisfaction from the activity that is greater than any that I grow from store-bought transplants.
How the end of the cap-and-trade carbon tax impacts your home
The province of Ontario issued an announcement, officially ending the cap-and-trade carbon tax. How does this affect your home?
SURVEY: His and Hers Home Preferences
Do basic home preferences differ between men and women?We're trying to find out! The majority of home preferences seem gender neutral, which is why we're interested in seeing if there are any polarizing opinions between men and women. Perhaps our
Will 2016 be another record year for home sales in the GTA?
The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) launched its inaugural Market Year in Review & Outlook Report this week, with plans to make it an annual release.In emphasizing the importance of real estate to the economy, the report cites a recent Altus Group
