Affordability and new home inventory pulling homebuyers out of the GTA
According to Trimart Research Corporation, the north region of the Total Market Area (TMA) saw the largest gains in new low-rise sales throughout the spring, largely due to the success of Phase 1 of Belle Aire Shores in Innisfil by Fernbrook Homes,
Money Saving Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
Have you ever been curious enough to turn your faucet full-blast on maximum heat, just to see how hot it can really get? Me neither. How about lowering the temperature on your hot water heater to see how much you can save on your energy bill! The optimum
Toronto homebuyers blame population growth for soaring housing prices
Housing prices are considered high in the Greater Toronto Area, and many of the professionals in the industry blame the lack of supply. Turns out that’s not how homebuyers see it.
Steady stream of new inventory can’t keep up with homebuyer demand
For the last two years, a short supply of new low-rise homes has been an issue. The options are limited and since demand is so strong, prices keep going up. At one point this year, there was less than one-month supply of new detached homes in the Greater
How to Engage Homebuyers on Facebook
Facebook is the largest social media network with over 1.11 billion users in the world. Imagine how many potential homebuyers are on Facebook right now? New home builders can not only connect with existing clients but also reach potential buyers too.
First-Time Homebuyers more Prepared in 2013
First-time homebuyers continue to adjust to the rules that are being placed in front of them, says a recent survey by our friends over at Genworth Financial.An annual poll by Genworth asked 1,514 Canadians questions about their financial well being,
First-Time Homebuyers: You Should Register for AquaBlu
We have to say, we’re really starting to get excited about Homes By DeSantis’ new mid-rise condo in Grimsby, AquaBlu, especially since they just released brand new exterior renderings!AquaBlu, aptly named as it will be located on the shore of Lake
Why is Natural Light so Important to Homebuyers?
New York is known as the city that never sleeps, Paris is frequently referred to as the City of Light, and Las Vegas conjures images of technicolour billboards and windowless casinos. While all urban centres are not quite as bright and intense as these
Daniels’ Rent-to-Own Program Perfect for First-Time Homebuyers
Thinking of buying your first home? Whether it’s a condo unit, townhome, detached home, or a semi, coming up with the down payment is a nightmare for first-time homebuyers.Is “nightmare” too strong a word? Not really. Millenials (mostly the ones born in
Anti-competition ruling creates more informed homebuyers
In spring of 2016, Canada’s Competition Tribunal ruled that the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) was preventing competition by prohibiting its realtor members from online disclosure of sales data, including sales prices. Last week, a
