New Year’s Resolution: Save for a Down Payment on Your First Home
New Year’s resolutions - who keeps them? Almost no one. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t make one. Maybe if it were about something really important, then you’d be more likely to follow through? We’re not talking about going to the gym or swearing off
Home decor tricks that will boost your productivity
As January continues to speed by, we’re all coming to terms with the fact that the holidays are officially over and a new year has swiftly begun. Though we have taken down the string lights and the poinsettias have wilted, the attitude of improvement and
5 home decor ideas that will impress your Thanksgiving guests
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and if you’re hosting, it’s going to be here before you know it. Your mind is probably focused on preparing dinner, but what about your home decor? Don’t you want to impress your guests?
Home decor tips for people without outdoor space
Have you been eagerly anticipating the warmth that spring eventually brings, but don’t have private outdoor space to fully enjoy it? We’ve got you covered! Here are five design directions to transform your space and bring the outdoors in! 1) Let the sun
Selling prices increase for all housing types, except detached homes
The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) released its monthly resale report for October 2017, announcing a dip in Greater Toronto Area (GTA) home sales for all housing types. In total, there were 7,118 sales reported through the MLS last month, a significant
4 ways the government can remove barriers to home ownership
With the federal election right around the corner, REALTOR® associations across Canada came together to make recommendations for all levels of government in an effort to make home ownership more attainable for Canadians.
The third quarter of 2016 is expected to end with a surge in new home sales
According to the latest report from Trimart Research Corporation, new low-rise sales across the Total Market Area (TMA) saw a significant decrease, but you should expect the third quarter to pick up in September. There were 1,107 new low-rise sales
Decorating Your First Home on a Budget
So now you have your own home and you’re all moved in. You’re probably sitting on a box full of mixed-matched possessions you don’t want to unpack because, where do you even start? Realizing the magnitude of this life-long commitment, you might want to
Reasons to Buy a Home in the Winter
A recent blog post by Genworth Canada listed a few reasons why buying a home in the winter might be the right decision for you!The reasons are listed below:Your real estate agent’s full attentionWinter is traditionally a slow time in the real estate
5 of the best new home communities for downsizers
We spend a lot of time worrying about first-time buyers not being able to enter the Greater Toronto Area’s (GTA) increasingly expensive housing market (though we have highlighted a few great options for them), but are there any communities for
