How to prevent flooding during the spring thaw
Yes, the sun is starting to make more appearances as we approach the beginning of spring. If you live in an area that still has a lot of snow, then there’s a chance your home is at risk of flooding during the spring thaw.
Derek Jeter Eyeballing Chelsea Rental
Derek Jeter, the superstar American shortstop for the New York Yankees, is homeless! Oh my!No, not really, we’re sure he has plenty of homes, like his outrageous 30,000 square foot mansion in Tampa, but Jeter is looking for a new place to live in
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
Even with the housing market calming, this happy tenant plans to keep on renting
Last year, we chatted with Charlotte (named changed for privacy), a mother of one renting a home in the Junction neighbourhood of Toronto. She explained why she was happy renting and had no plans to buy.
What to do and what to look for during your PDI
If you’ve purchased a new construction home before, then you’ve likely participated in a pre-delivery inspection. If you’re a first-time buyer about to schedule your PDI, then you need a quick rundown on what to do and what to look for.
Silverthorn Heights: Coming to Keele and Eglinton
We are very excited to announce that the ground breaking has commenced at the site of ICON Homes’ latest Toronto development, Silverthorn Heights. Usually, a grand opening would occur before dirt started moving, but there is some demo work that needs to
Chris Palmer and his “urbanmuskoka chair”
By Penny MunozCanada’s Handyman Challenge semi-finalist Chris Palmer made an appearance at the Toronto Fall Home Show, demonstrating his crafty ability- yet again. This time Palmer created a wine cabinet from recycled doors in Habitat for Humanity’s
Silverthorn Heights Preview Opening - Over 50% Sold!
On Sept. 28, we headed up to Keele and Eglinton in Toronto for the exclusive Preview Opening of Silverthorn Heights by ICON Homes.Silverthorn Heights Sales CentreWe visited the Silverthorn Heights Sales Centre earlier in the summer when we went to check
Average selling price up despite big drop in sales
The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) just released its monthly resale housing market report for August 2017, announcing another month of low sales reported through the MLS.There were 6,357 home sales in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) last month, which is
Trimart: Strong Demand in the Suburbs
According to this week's Trimart Report, the demand for low-rise homes remains strong. Homebuilders from Ajax to Markham have seen good traffic, and thus, strong sales results. In the month of May, we witnessed new communities opening, ones that offered
