Location, Location, Location: Will the Saying Ever Die?
So far this month, we’ve focused on what homebuyers look for when they’re on the hunt for a new condo, we’ve talked about how the Internet of Things will soon change the way you think about which features are the most important in your home, and we’ve
Landmart Making Their Mark in Grimsby
Escarpment Estates is a community by Landmart Homes in Grimsby. With lots to do and see, this neighbourhood is perfect for any loving family.What’s available at Escarpment EstatesAt Escarpment Estates, Landmart is offering a wonderful selection of
You can still have a holiday vibe in your condo building
Driving around the suburbs at this time of year, you get to take in the holiday decorations lining the streets. You can’t say the same about walking home through the hall of your condo building.
5 haunted houses from Toronto to Hamilton
Last year, we took a look at some of the unexpected residents that haunt several of Toronto’s historically important homes. This year, we’ve expanded our search to the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) to bring you more spooky stories of lingering residents who
The Mercer Climbing Fast in Toronto
Recently, Newinhomes.com had the opportunity to take a construction tour of The Mercer, a new condo in Toronto’s Entertainment District by Graywood Developments and Beaverhall Homes.The last time we visited The Mercer, in June 2013, the construction crew
Life on the Road in a House on Wheels
After having lived in a tiny trailer while they travelled around the U.S. and Canada for the past eight months, Matthew Davey and Kat Walters are building their own dream home on wheels in the back of a flatbed truck!Differing from the standard “dream
Foreign investment tax in B.C. causes a big drop in sales
On the heels of the introduction of a 15% tax on foreign investment that went into effect July 25th in the Vancouver market, home sales have taken a major dip. August isn’t typically a hot month for real estate, but the first two weeks of the month saw a
Saving Money - Part 1
When purchasing an upgraded home or condo, it is often necessary to cut out many other expenses in order to afford the down payment and subsequent monthly payments. It might seem tricky, but eliminating little luxuries you've grown accustomed to can make
Are real estate commissions too high?
The federal Competition Tribunal is in court this week, rehearing a suit brought by the federal Competition Tribunal against the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) that accuses the board of restricting public access to home-sales data. Says the Globe and
Sherwood’s Grand Opening: Luxury Living in Lawrence Park
Just below Lawrence, along Bayview Avenue lies an elegant neighbourhood nestled within the lush foliage of Sunnybrook Park. The streets, lined with 150-year old oaks and populated by stately homes built in the first half of the 1900s, alludes to the rich
