HST around the house
With HST tax coming into effect July 1st, many new home owners are wondering what exactly will be affected, and what won't. About 83% of products and services purchased by consumers will see no new tax.
AQUABLU is 85% sold and now under construction!
(L-R) Associate Director Planning Lead - John Ariens - IBI Group; Founder - Peter DeSantis - Homes By DeSantis; Alderman - Joanne Johnston - Town Council; Mayor - Bob Bentley - Town of Grimsby; President - Gabriel DeSantis; Alderman - Dave Wilson - Town
Get Cooking!
A good oven and stovetop is the foundation of a functional kitchen, and moving into a new home is a great excuse to invest in some new appliances. There are some exciting new options available, so be sure to do a little research before hitting the stores.
Will we witness the rise of the middle class?
Friends of mine bought a four-bedroom, two-storey detached home on a nice residential street in Scarborough in the early 1970s for $38,000. It’s not a fancy house. Spacious enough, but far from large. I’d guess it’s about 1,800 square feet. It has a
How to tell the difference between hardwood and laminate flooring
Whether you’re touring a new model home, walking through an open house, or just trying to impress your friends, knowing how to tell the difference between hardwood and laminate flooring can come in handy!Both types of flooring have their pros and cons.
Taking the first step towards homeownership is easy and affordable at The Step Condo!
Are you tired of renting? Making that first step into homeownership can be scary, and often out of reach if you’ve got your heart set on the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Well, there is a new opportunity in Toronto for you to enter the new home market and
Mikey Walk of Life helping children at risk of cardiac arrest
If the spring sunshine has you in a walking mood, then you should sign up for the Mikey Walk of Life charity event, which is happening on May 27, 2017 at the Ontario Science Centre and E.T. Seton Park.Heathwood Homes and Herity founded The Mikey Network
5 toy storage solutions for families living in condos
When children reach a particular age, parents often find that hallways become busy parking lots for Hot Wheels and the living room turns into the valley of the dolls. With toys strewn everywhere, your home can quickly start to feel less like a
Real LEGO House Being Built!
Looking for a new home? The beginning stages of the much anticipated LEGO House, by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) finally started last week (you can't live there though...).In accordance with all of BIG’s creative designs, LEGO House will be a 75-foot-tall
Toronto Needs More Condos
Having read past columns, you’re probably thinking, “What else would you say?” But bear with me — I can back up the assertion.There is proof on several fronts that more single people are looking for homes and wishing to settle down in downtown cores of
