'We already have a high capital gains tax': Bob Finnigan
For our second Q&A regarding different cooling strategies for the GTA housing market, we caught up with Bob Finnigan, President, Canadian Home Builders Association (CHBA) and COO, Acquisitions & Housing, Herity, to see what he thinks about some
Downtown Condos and Social Housing
Through Section 37 of the City of Toronto’s Planning Act, it is possible to get social housing incorporated into some of the larger scale condo developments in Toronto. But wait. What is Section 37, and do we want social housing units mixed with luxury
Rosehaven and DeSantis releasing new freehold townhomes in Stoney Creek this spring!
With the short supply of new low-rise homes in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), more and more couples and families are exploring surrounding areas for a wider selection and more affordable options. Hamilton specifically is expected to have a hot market
What does the summer hold for the new home market?
We say this every June – we can’t believe it’s almost summer! May already provided us with some blazing temperatures, and it’s supposed to get hotter over the next few months.
CONDO PRO: Eliminate Clutter Before Moving into a Condo
By Barbara LawlorWhen you make the exciting decision to purchase a condominium suite, the last thing you want to do is clutter up your new living space with unnecessary “stuff.” You know, the boxes of items you never use but have avoided getting rid of
The lowdown on purchasing your first home together
Thinking of buying your first home? We had the opportunity to catch up with a couple, Joan (31) and Larry (27) (names changed for privacy), who recently purchased their first home together at Minto Westside at Front and Bathurst in Toronto. Joan and
You Need to Arrive Before 11 am for the Parkside Grand Opening!
For all those in search of a new home in Alliston, Poetry Living is launching your opportunity to purchase a new detached home in the final phase of an established community with a small-town feel, starting in the low $400,000s.Poetry Living’s Parkside
TARION: Get to Know Your New Home Warranty
By TarionIf you’re thinking about buying a new home, you’ll soon be introduced to a whole new vocabulary – agreements of purchase and sale, addendums, and Tarion. If you aren’t already familiar with Tarion, you’ll want to be. Tarion is the regulator of
Is it time to embrace coliving in Toronto?
It may sound like you’re back in college again, but your next rental in Toronto may be a coliving situation. How do you feel about that? Common, a company known for its coliving housing in the United States, has partnered with Dream Unlimited.
Contemporary urban living showcased at Fresh Towns Interior Design Event
You may have heard that Greatwise Developments recently opened Phase 2 of Fresh Towns in Ottawa. Coinciding with the opening, Greatwise also hosted the Interior Design Event for purchasers and those interested in buying a new home at Fresh Towns.
