TARION: Buyers Beware of Illegally Built Homes
By TarionThinking of buying a new home? Make sure you don’t fall prey to an unlicensed builder.Illegal building is a concern in every community throughout the province and can have a profound impact on homeowners, the local economy and the local
Tarion’s 10-Minute Guide to Your New Home Warranty
So, you’re thinking of purchasing a new home. What have you taken into consideration? You’ve probably decided whether you want to live in a house or condo, what neighbourhood in which you would like to live, and how much you can afford.You’re on track,
CMHC Cooling the Housing Market
On the morning of August 6, 2013, the Globe and Mail published an article online about the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) making a move to “take the steam out of the housing market.”The big changeUnder the National Housing Act (NHA),
TARION: Five Important Tips When Buying a New Home
By Tarion: Buying a new home can be both an exciting, and at times, overwhelming experience. Choosing the perfect floor plan and designing your dream kitchen are only part of the puzzle. The key to ensuring your experience is a rewarding one is to go
Tarion’s 35 Year History
So, how many people out there actually understand what the Tarion Warranty Corporation is? To put it simply, Tarion protects the rights of new home buyers and regulates new home builders.Tarion’s Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act outlines the
TARION: Don’t let Your Landscaping Plans Dampen Your Spirits or Your Basement
By Tarion:Summer is here and with all the time spent enjoying the great outdoors, you might find yourself thinking about how to make your yard as beautiful as your new home. Before you dig in, there are a few things you should consider when planning
Let’s just build it already
As I write this, Mayor Rob Ford and his executive committee have just voted 9-4 to open the door to a downtown casino, although the Star reports that new “no” votes increase the likelihood city council will kill the proposal. Council spent the morning
BMO Surveys First-Time Homebuyers
The average first-time homebuyer expects to purchase a $300,000 home with a $48,000 down payment, so says a recent BMO first-time homebuyer survey. The survey, released Tuesday, gave us a peek into the mindset of some of the most important buyers in the
First-Time Homebuyers more Prepared in 2013
First-time homebuyers continue to adjust to the rules that are being placed in front of them, says a recent survey by our friends over at Genworth Financial.An annual poll by Genworth asked 1,514 Canadians questions about their financial well being,
Mississauga faces Development Quandaries
The strong demand for high-rise living is reaching beyond downtown Toronto. Mississauga has experienced a significant spike, with an estimated 60 to 70 percent of new home developments being condos.Developers have moved to intensify pockets of
