Will the New Home Market Heat Up with the Beautiful Weather?
Canada’s new home market has kind of been up and down over the past few months, according to Trimart Research Corporation. Last February, national housing starts decreased 16.4% to 156,300, much lower than expected for the time of the year. Trimart
Everything you need to know about co-owning a home
Can’t afford to buy a home on your own? Then maybe you should take a look at this new Guide to Co-owning a home, which was recently released by the province of Ontario.
Fuss-free plants that belong in your home
It’s no secret that plants can bring a space to life and make any new space feel more like a home. They’re also a seasonal staple during the warmer months. But, once you experience the sharp pang of coming home to brown, dried out leaves that were
Urbanation Releases its Q3-2013 Toronto Condo Rental Report
Urbanation, the leading source of condo market intelligence in Toronto, released its Q3-2013 condo rental market report.In Q3-2013, there were 6,451 condo units rented through the MLS system. This is a 39% increase compared to last year and also a new
Sidewalk Toronto will be a ‘global hub for urban innovation’
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier of Ontario Kathleen Wynne were in town to join Mayor John Tory to unveil the new waterfront community, Sidewalk Toronto. Why is this master-plan such a big deal? It’s a collaboration between Waterfront Toronto
Rezoning for transit oriented development is the key to new housing supply
According to a new report from the Centre for Urban Research and Land Development, there’s plenty of space for new transit oriented development, but outdated city bylaws are preventing new housing from being built.
Let's Put The Courtesy Back In Communication
Recently, I called the mayor of a GTA municipality to ask a question. I got his voice message and it said, 'Sorry, I am not here, but I will get back to you and that is a PROMISE.'
Fabrik Condos: Debuting Soon
For weeks, we at the Toronto Star's NewInHomes.com have been drooling over one of Menkes Developments' latest projects, Fabrik Condos. Fabrik has everything you need for every part of your life; day and night entertainment, luxurious amenities, a vibrant
VIDEO: Richard West House Move by Pinnacle
This time last year, we asked, why did the Richard West House cross the road? At the time, the answer was, to allow our friends over at Pinnacle International to start construction of Pinnacle on Adelaide, their latest downtown Toronto condominium
6 housing moves the government made in 2018
Activity varied from market to market, but overall, sales were down in Ontario for both resale and new construction. With that in mind, we want to take a look at a few more housing moves the government made this year, which will surely impact 2019.
