The GTA is getting a festival-style home event!
The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is getting a new “festival-style” home event called HomeFest, organized and managed by the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) and Toronto Home Shows. “HomeFest was inspired by today’s changing
The Greater Toronto Area’s detached home market is making a comeback!
For the longest time, detached homes were the most popular housing type. Even when prices were skyrocketing, detached home sales in the resale market were still higher than townhomes and semis.
Faster Internet in Toronto for over 1 Million Homes and Businesses
Last year, Toronto was awarded Intelligent Community of the Year by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF), and this year, Toronto hosted the ICF’s 2015 Summit. Without a doubt, Toronto is on its way to being one of the smartest cities in the world,
Cutting Your Home Energy Costs
By Mark SalernoDid you know that you may be eligible for a 10 per cent refund on your Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) mortgage insurance premium if you use CMHC insured financing to purchase, build, or renovate your home to make it energy
DIY Tips For Winterizing Your Home
By Penny MunozNote: always consult Tarion Warranty Corporation before performing any kinds of renovations on your new home. Remember, safety first. Do not attempt anything that seems unsafe or high-risk. Hiring a professional is always an option.You can
Home improvements encouraged by government rebates
Whether you're concerned about conservation, reducing greenhouse gases or saving money, the Canadian government is willing to help you complete home improvements. If you've been putting off high-cost reno projects that will reduce your heating and
A nature-inspired guide to decorating your home for the holidays
Do you look forward to the holiday season and decorating? Are you looking to break free from commercialism? If you prefer to take a minimal approach this season, then you will want to check out the nine nifty tips below.1) This table setting features
CMHC explains why the First-Time Home Buyers Incentive will work in Toronto and Vancouver
Last week, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation came to the defence of the First-Time Home Buyers Incentive (CMHC will be the organization partnering in the shared equity mortgages).
Zancor Homes Previews the Final Phase of Brooklin’s Forest
For the past couple years, Brooklin’s Forest by Zancor Homes has been Brooklin’s prestige community, and last weekend, Zancor released The Parkview Collection, the community’s grand finale.The Preview Appointment Weekend was well attended by couples and
How to get your home ready to sell
In July, the Greater Toronto Area’s (GTA) resale market experienced a 40% drop in sales, and in August sales slipped nearly 35%. There was also a drop in sales in the new home market. This shocked everyone, but the truth is the summer is always slow in
