Mississauga Looking at New Land Transfer Fee
Remember that pesky land transfer tax in Toronto? The one that has helped deter buyers from purchasing both low-rise and high-rise homes in the city? The one that adds upwards of $20,000 to the bottom line when moving to Toronto? Yup, that’s the one!
Am I contributing to the housing supply shortage by not downsizing?
Will aging baby boomers really prevent millennials from moving up and buying single-family homes in Toronto? A new report from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation suggests this will happen.
CONDO PRO: Condominium Demographics Evolve
Today, the demographics of condominium buyers are as varied as reasons to choose condo living. It's no longer a case of empty-nesters selecting large suites to make the move from expansive homes easier, and first-time buyers choosing studios and one-bedro
Five Simple Repurposed Wood Ideas
Remember when you first moved out for college and all of your relatives happily gave you their once-loved but now outdated, scraps of their former living room, bedroom sets, patio furniture, appliances and so on? Well, being a first-time homebuyer is
Grand Finale at Menkes’ Award-Winning Somerset Community in Ajax
Move in this spring!Menkes has just released the final lots in Somerset and after hundreds of new homeowners and a warm sense of community; the grand finale is upon us. The master-planned community has been widely appreciated for its brilliant planning
Tips for living in a new home construction zone
When you buy a preconstruction home, there’s a good chance you’ll be moving into a construction zone. Some people are indifferent to this busy, dusty environment, while others have a hard time dealing with it.
Canadian housing starts trend upwards as construction slows in Toronto
Canadian housing starts trended at 208,970 units in July 2019, compared to 205,765 in June. The trend is a six month moving average of seasonally adjusted annual rates (SAAR).
Lick’s: A Heritage Building?
We are a growing city. With just under 100,000 people moving into our downtown core on a yearly basis, we need to focus on providing cool, yet respectful residential space. Whether it’s Yonge and Eglinton, North York, or somewhere like Liberty Village,
When and When Not to Refinance Your Mortgage
By RateHub.caJust because you’ve signed on the dotted line doesn’t mean you’re stuck with your mortgage until the very end. Refinancing your mortgage can be a wise move, but it can also cost you thousands in prepayment penalties. Whether you’re looking
Why you should consider buying a new home in Bowmanville
If you are in the process of looking to move up from your downtown Toronto condo unit, or perhaps you are even looking for your first home purchase, then you should definitely see what Lancaster Homes has to offer at their Summervale community in
