Do we need to rethink who has access to affordable homes?
Although obviously a proponent of homeownership, as I’ve read the many reports about first-time buyers’ being increasingly priced out of the downtown market, I’ve been guilty of thinking that there are worse things that can befall a person. I believe
Construction begins at Daniels FirstHome™ Markham Sheppard!
September 14th was a momentous day for The Daniels Corporation, Diamond Corp., the City of Toronto, and first-time buyers in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Daniels and Diamond Corp. broke ground at the new Daniels FirstHome™ Markham Sheppard community.
8 reasons why Daniels FirstHome is the option for you
We first heard about Daniels FirstHome Beckenrose back in February. When Daniels announced the new Brampton community will be launching this summer, first-time buyers across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and beyond expressed interest.
Fresh Towns now open in Ottawa’s west end!
Are there new housing opportunities in Ottawa that first-time buyers should know about? There’s at least one! Greatwise Developments launched Fresh Towns in Ottawa’s sought after west end. There are a number of reasons why a young new homebuyer should
How do you choose between space and location when buying a new condo?
In today’s new condo market, it all comes does to two things; space and location. Before you make any other decisions, this is a tough one that you need to tackle, especially if you’re a first-time buyer. So, how do you choose between space and location
Buyers vs. Sellers: Who will win the detached home market?
There was a story in the Vancouver Sun recently about a detached home listed for just under $1 million. With single-family home prices falling in the area, could the detached homes actually tumble to an affordable price?
6 amazing new home options for move-up buyers
There are a lot of questions move-up buyers should ask themselves before making a decision on a new home. Should you buy or sell first? How much space do you need? Can you actually afford it? What’s the long term goal for your family? Once you’ve
Forget foreign buyers, focus on increasing new home supply
It looks like the figures from the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) were accurate; according to their survey conducted in the fall of 2016, foreign buyers in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) accounted for 4.9% of transactions. The province just released
Should Canadian home buyers consider using the FTHBI?
First announced back in March in the last federal budget, the FTHBI has been the point of some debate, both for how the program is structured, and for some of the restrictions it places on home buyers who may wish to use it.
5 things serious buyers bring to a new home sales centre
Spring can be a busy time with many new home builders planning openings and new releases. If you’re looking to buy a new home in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) or in the surrounding area, you have some serious weekend plans ahead of you.
