4 things you didn’t know about downsizers
When you think of downsizers, what comes to mind? You’re probably picturing an elderly couple in a very large home with multiple empty bedrooms. That’s most likely accurate, but what you don’t realize is that when it comes to the actual act of
The top 5 builders with the most new low-rise sales
The latest report from Trimart Research Corporation announces that new low-rise sales surged in September across the Total Market Area (TMA). The numbers are still coming in, but thanks to the numerous openings and releases, you should expect a high
When will all new homes be powered by solar shingles?
Solar shingles via electrek.coOntarians have been up in arms about the price of power for some time now, as we’ve weathered repeated rate hikes. Statistics Canada says the price of electricity has outstripped overall inflation by about eight times. The
A step-by-step guide to finishing your basement
As you've probably noticed in just about every home magazine and on many of your favourite HGTV shows, finishing your basement is always a worthwhile project.According to the experts on HGTV, finishing your basement makes sense for many reasons: It
What does the new mortgage rule mean for first-time buyers?
On October 17, 2016, most first-time buyers will have less borrowing power when it comes to being approved for a mortgage. Whenever less than 20% is put down on a home, the mortgage needs to be insured. The new rule states that every insured mortgage
Geranium Homes hosts their annual Community BBQ in Stouffville!
Geranium’s Team puts on a great homeowner eventRecently, Geranium Homes hosted its annual Community Barbecue for their Stouffville homeowners. More than 400 people congregated in the large central park in The Neighbourhoods of Cardinal Point community
How to host a holiday dinner in a condo
We all look forward to celebrating the holidays with family and friends; similarly, we all dread hosting them. Whether you’re spending all your money on supplies, spending all of your time cleaning up, or spending the entire duration of the party tending
Riverbank Lofts in Cambridge is over 80% sold!
On October 1st, Newinhomes.com attended one of the best industry events we’ve ever been to - the VIP launch of Riverbank Lofts in Cambridge. 350 buyers, guests, and local dignitaries, including the Mayor Doug Craig, councillors, the MP, MPP, and other
There were nearly 10,000 home sales in the GTA last September
The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) released its resale housing market figures for September 2016, announcing that there were nearly 10,000 transactions in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) reported through the MLS system. To be exact, there were 9,902
What to do when you’re touring a model home
Uptownes by Geranium HomesWhether you’re touring a model suite in a presentation centre or a fully built model home in a new low-rise community, there are a few things you should do during your walkabout.We’ve been to our fair share of models and it
