First Time Buying Tips
By Gary BenskyBuying your first home is an exciting step, and it can seem overwhelming. For most people, a home purchase is the largest financial investment they will make in their lifetime - and the amount of choice out there in the GTA is phenomenal.
6 tips to give your home beautiful autumn curb appeal
The kids are in school, and Thanksgiving has come and gone – autumn is officially in full force in Canada. While the spring and summer markets tend to be considered the hottest real estate buying seasons, September through November ushers in a crop of
Everything you need to know about co-owning a home
Can’t afford to buy a home on your own? Then maybe you should take a look at this new Guide to Co-owning a home, which was recently released by the province of Ontario.
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
5 real estate negotiation tactics you should know
One of the perks of buying a new construction home is that you don’t have to compete against other buyers for the same house or unit. Yes, there are moments when you need to be quick with your decision making because someone might beat you to the floor
Closing Costs: What you need to know
One often misunderstood concern when buying a new home involves closing costs. While incredibly important, your closing costs are something that can be easily understood and managed. Those who neglect to consider their closing costs however are bound for
Q&A with R. Scott Davie sheds light on the housing affordability crisis
We are in the middle of a housing affordability crisis. If price growth continues to outpace income growth, younger generations will have an extremely difficult time buying a home.
4 ways to prepare for your decor centre appointment
One of the most exciting parts of the new home buying process is your decor centre appointment. This is when you select all the features and finishes you want in your new home.
Pinnacle International Presents “The Spin”
Pinnacle International is taking the home buying game to a whole new level with their new iPad App.The free app showcases complete floorplans, 360 degree panoramic spins of actual views from select floors, neighbourhood maps, renderings, neighbourhood
Fairgate Towns: Preview Opening!
On Saturday, April 27, Fairgate Homes hosted a Preview Opening for registrants of Fairgate Towns in Whitby. The weather was nice and the prices were right – it was a good day to buy a new townhome!Fairgate Towns moving fast!The doors opened to a few of
