Blank Slate: Keeping your new home clutter free
Moving into a brand new home is an exciting opportunity to start fresh and get organized. By taking a few simple actions now, you can create the relaxing retreat you've always dreamed of.
A New View of High-Rise Living
CHILDREN | VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIALiving in the city, space is hard to come by and expensive. We had to convert our living room into a play area for the girls as we feel guilty they don't have enough space. Also, we seriously considered moving as we
Is The Market Going Boom?
The Baby Boomers are going to up and sell in the millions and move into downtown condos. The Baby Boomers are determined to age in place.They had it easy, with cushy jobs with great benefits that let them sit around and eat bon bons all day and leave a
How to interpret neighbourhood red flags
Thinking of moving to a new, unfamiliar neighbourhood? There are a few red flags you should watch out for, but that said, the scenario is different when you’re considering buying in a neighbourhood with a new construction development underway.First of
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!
BILD Pushes for Changes to the Ontario Building Code
Last week, the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) and its partners released the “Bedford Report,” which examines the benefit of wood construction and the need for Ontario to allow these types of projects to move forward. BILD is
Mississauga faces Development Quandaries
The strong demand for high-rise living is reaching beyond downtown Toronto. Mississauga has experienced a significant spike, with an estimated 60 to 70 percent of new home developments being condos.Developers have moved to intensify pockets of
Decorating Your First Home on a Budget
So now you have your own home and you’re all moved in. You’re probably sitting on a box full of mixed-matched possessions you don’t want to unpack because, where do you even start? Realizing the magnitude of this life-long commitment, you might want to
Is affordability reaching dangerous levels in Toronto?
According to the new RBC housing affordability measure, our biggest housing markets aren’t just expensive — they’re wildly expensive. Royal Bank economists say Vancouver is approaching “dangerously unaffordable” while Toronto is “moving closer to risky
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
