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
PETER POLITIS OF GREYBROOK REALTY PARTNERS
We love our behind-the-scenes views of the real estate industry. We talk a lot about the developments planned for Toronto, but one thing that we rarely focus on is the financing aspect of the projects. Without proper financing, developments are
Ben Myers Makes a Move to Fortress
One of our favourite people to talk to about the condition of the condo market is Ben Myers. During his time at Urbanation, he provided a balanced and factual view of the condo industry by always relying on the stats.It was announced earlier this week
When and When Not to Refinance Your Mortgage
By RateHub.caJust because you’ve signed on the dotted line doesn’t mean you’re stuck with your mortgage until the very end. Refinancing your mortgage can be a wise move, but it can also cost you thousands in prepayment penalties. Whether you’re looking
Toronto Looking to Double Development Charges
Just how much is too much when it comes to development charges? The City is always looking for ways to add more cash to its coffers, and developers are constantly focusing on maintaining affordability.The City of Toronto is once again floating the idea
Talking City Building in Toronto
This morning, BILD members congregated at the Toronto Marriott for a presentation on city building in Toronto.A panel of Councillors, consisting of Adam Vaughan of Ward 20, Kristyn Wong-Tam of Ward 27, Peter Milcyzn of Ward 5, and Ana Bailao of Ward 18,
