Fears about the future of smart home technology
It’s inevitable; our future homes will feature some form of smart home technology, whether it’s a high-tech alarm system, a smart TV or a fridge that sends you notifications when your food has gone bad. It's only a matter of time before more new homes
GTA Sees Largest Increase in Home Sales Over $1 Million
Recently, Sotheby’s International Realty Canada released their bi-annual Top-Tier Real Estate Report, announcing that the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) lead the country with a 38% year-over-year sales volume increase for homes priced over $1 million.The
Hiring professional help during the home buying process
Most people agree that buying a new home is the biggest decision you'll ever make. So why do it alone'
Granite Homes Opens Two Models in Guelph
Attention home hunters prowling East Guelph for their dream homes - Granite Homes just opened two new models; one at Morning Crest and the other at The Highlands!The Lilac Lilac LilacMorning Crest features a great collection of semi-detached homes and
Home maintenance tasks you never think about
When it comes to home maintenance, there are the obvious things that stand out for everyone; clearing the gutters, shoveling the driveway, repairing downspouts, sealing windows, etc. We bet there’s a handful of home maintenance tasks that
It’s time to get your home ready for winter
It’s November - pack away the Halloween decorations, grab your discount candy from the grocery store, and start getting your home ready for winter.For all of November, we’re featuring winter tips for homeowners. As usual, we’ll have interior design and
Luxury home sales levelling out in the GTA
Earlier this month, Sotheby’s International Realty Canada released its 2018 Mid-Year Top-Tier Real Estate Report, highlighting sales activity of $1 million+ and $4 million+ homes in major markets.
Home Buying Tax Proposal Poses Danger for First-Time Buyers
By Penny MunozIn a press release earlier this week, the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) expressed its concern about a potential proposal that would have first-time home buyers in Toronto paying more than they already do in Home Buying Tax (Land Transfer
4 reasons first-time buyers should stay positive
With home prices continuing to rise in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and condo prices in both the resale and new market expected to grow this year, it’s easy for first-time buyers to feel defeated. In addition to rising prices, the new stress-testing
2014 Toronto Fall Home Show Coming Soon!
It’s that time of year again - the 2014 Toronto Fall Home Show is only a few days away! Between September 18 and September 21, Better Living Centre at Exhibition Place will be bustling with home related exhibitors, new homebuyers, and those generally
