Buying Your First Home - Part Two
By Sarah O`ConnorDollars and Sense:Narrowing your focus and sweating the small stuffNow that you have an idea of what you want and what you can afford, the fun can really begin. Based on the long list of developments you generated thanks to the Toronto
How I’m beating the winter blues at home
I have never been ashamed to admit that winter is my least favourite season. Even though I have endured almost 20 Canadian winters, I still have a hard time adjusting to below freezing temps. This cold transition often takes a toll on how I feel, leaving
CREA blames stress test for fewer home sales across Canada
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) released its monthly national housing market report for April 2018, announcing a big drop in sales.
What to do in your home garden before October ends
Here is a list of things you can do to protect your garden from the harsh winter and even revitalize your soil while its buried under snow.
You have to work 6 years to afford a 650 square foot home in Toronto
The UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index 2018 was released last week, ranking Toronto third on a list of housing markets at risk of a bubble burst.
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
Santa Claus is Coming to OPUS Homes!
By Penny MunozOpus Homes is inviting you to join Santa Claus Saturday November 30, 2013 at the Brampton Presentation Centre to have a look at their incredible selection of semis, townhomes and singles available at both Upper Mount Pleasant and
The average selling price of a detached home in the 416 exceeds $1.3 million
The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) released its monthly resale housing figures for October 2016, announcing a record high number of sales and that we should all expect prices to continue to grow in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). There were 9,768 sales
Limited resale listings pushing more buyers to the new home market
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released its housing starts figures for July 2016, announcing that starts are trending higher across Canada.Last month, the trend measure was 201,936 units, compared to 197,847 in June. The trend is a
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.
