Is Home Where the Heart Is?
We’re taking a look this month on our blog at some of the reasons buyers go for what they go for — what seems simple on the surface (“I just like open concept living”) can actually have some deeper roots. But beyond even that, there is a great deal of
Andrea DeGasperis-Ronco of OPUS Homes wins the Young Entrepreneur Under 40 Award!
Last week, the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce celebrated and announced their Business Achievement Awards, and Andrea DeGasperis-Ronco, Principal of OPUS Homes, received the Young Entrepreneur Under 40 Award! The Young Entrepreneur Under 40 Award recognizes
New Home Psychology: Why Do We Like What We Like?
For the month of May, we’re exploring a realm relatively unknown to us. We’re getting down to the facts, the science of new home buying. Basically, we’re curious as to why we like the things we like. Why do homebuyers like what they like? Why do sellers
There are a number of factors contributing to the success of the new home market
Housing starts have stayed steady in Canada and somewhat steady in Ontario, though Toronto saw a decline. CMHC says that the lack of listings in the Toronto CMA resale market has caused a spill over of buyers to the new home market, which kept detached
Building Your New Home Buying Team
As a first time homebuyer, it is important to put together the right team of professionals, so Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offers the following who's who list of experts and what they should bring to the table:Real estate agent Among
New home construction holds steady following 10-year high
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released its housing starts report for January 2018, announcing steady new home construction continuing from last year. The housing starts trend for January 2018 was 224,865 units, compared
Why fall is the best time for planting in your home garden
Fall is the best time for planting. We have been saying this in the business for almost 25 years now – ever since growers started producing trees, shrubs and evergreens in containers. I like planting now and generally, I have more success with September
Options for Homes’ St. Patty’s Day Event
On March 17, 2013 (St. Patrick’s Day), we attended a very special event hosted by Options for Homes at their condo development 60 and 61 Heintzman (near Keele and Dundas).Upon entering the lobby, we were greeted by a group of smiling leprechauns, one of
There were nearly 10,000 home sales across the GTA in July
The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) released its monthly resale housing market figures for July 2016, stating that the rapid price growth across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. In July, there were 9,989 sales
Quick ways to protect your home from extreme cold
There is a special weather alert for the City of Toronto. The cold snap is expected to last from today through Saturday. Even after the weekend, the temperatures will remain in the negatives over the next couple weeks. It will be
