See how 2 builders satisfy consumer demand in this hot market
Although it is one of those rare “good” problems to have, it’s no mean feat keeping up with consumer demand at sales offices these days. Particularly in the low-rise sector, where supply just can’t keep up with demand, builders are faced with the
Ontario was the only area of Canada to see an increase in housing starts
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released its housing starts report for October 2016, announcing that the trend “held steady” across Canada. The national trend measure for housing starts in October was 199,920 units, compared to 199,262
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
Accessorize your home with warmth in mind
It’s time to accessorize your home for the winter. Before heading to the store, plan out what you need and where you will put your new accessories. Think large scale and less is more! Too many small accessories can look like clutter. Another rule of
New low-rise sales are hot in Brampton, Milton and Barrie
The latest report from Trimart Research Corporation lists the top five cities with the most new low-rise sales in the Total Market Area (TMA). After the busy fall season that had nearly 30 new openings and releases, the top five cities saw a considerable
New homes must be more energy efficient starting in 2017
Attention builders, developers, renovators, trades, and contractors - did you know that starting January 2017, you will be required to build more energy efficient homes?It’s true! The Ontario Building Code (OBC) provision SB-12 will require all newly
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
How to control the heating in your winter cottage
Winter is a wonderful time of year to have a cottage adventure. Having a four-season secondary home is great for families with kids of all ages. What could be better than spending the day on snowshoes, skates, or skis and then returning home to cozy up
Perennials: Some you cut down, some you leave standing
It’s just about that time of year when gardeners begin to question their gardening choices about perennials: what do I leave over the winter and what do I cut down now? It seems to me that we need some sort of guideline; something to help you make
Mudroom organization tips for when the cold hits
Is your mudroom or entry area ready for the impending chill that will soon take over the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and all of Southern Ontario? Soon there will be hats, scarves, gloves, mitts, boots and coats that will need a home. And you may have
