The housing market: Cooling is better than bursting
Given that the family home is not only the most expensive purchase most people will ever make, as well as their hedge against a mediocre, if not outright poverty-stricken retirement, it’s no wonder we’re obsessed with the housing market. Most of the
Estates on the Ravine Gallery Now Open in Markham
Last weekend, Fairgate Homes hosted the Registrant Gallery Opening for their highly anticipated Markham community, Estates on the Ravine. Rendering artist David Spann of Spann Studios was in attendance to help showcase the thoughtful approach behind the
Average price of a new condo unit in the GTA hits record high
The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) released its new home sales figures for February 2017, announcing record high new condo sales and record low new low-rise inventory. As of the end of February 2017, there were only 1,001 new
2.1% property tax hike approved – but is it enough?
While the sale price of homes has more than doubled in the last 10 years, property taxes have increased on average just 2.4% annually according to Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) stats. The 2018 budget includes a property tax increase of just 2.1%,
Ben Myers says to expect above average price growth in the condo market
We have a feeling it’s going to be a really interesting year for the new home market. There’s been talk of a slowdown, but no talk of supply actually meeting demand. Can there be a slowdown when demand is still so strong? We recently had the opportunity
4 ways to build more affordable housing
According to a recent report from CIBC, the Greater Toronto Area’s (GTA) housing market is expected to become even less affordable in the coming years. So, it’s crucial that the new home building industry, municipalities, and the
The sustainable kitchen: The keys to being greener every day
For the entire month of February, we’ve decided to zero in on one very special room of the home - the kitchen - specifically on how to have the most sustainable kitchen possible! As houses and condo units began shifting towards open-concept floor plan
Moving soon? Jump on the Marie Kondo bandwagon
Is it too late to jump on the Marie Kondo bandwagon? Her organizing philosophy is all about only owning things that “spark joy,” but we think this way of thinking can also be applied to moving into a new home!
There are only 29 townhomes at Village Square in Holland Landing!
When it comes to finding the perfect newly built home, it can be challenging because a lot of people don’t want to move into a construction site. This is why infill communities like Village Square in Holland Landing by WestLane Development are so
The Haunted Houses of Toronto’s History
Toronto is a relatively young city that has recently seen an influx of brand new residential construction. However, some of Toronto’s older homes have unique histories and perhaps even a few lingering residents. Whether you’re a firm believer in the
