Don't just live, LiveWise!
We’re all familiar with the old adage about the three most important things to consider when buying real estate – location, location, location. But what about the environment? Or land use? Or the future? In all the excitement of purchasing a new home,
February: Developers of Tomorrow
Our blog’s new theme for the month of February is “Developers of Tomorrow.”No, we’re not talking about welding by jetpack or hover-cranes (as awesome as that would be). We’ll be interviewing many of the home building industry’s newest, youngest, and
Trimart: September as Strong as Expected
During the summer, Trimart predicted that September would be an extremely busy month for the new low-rise homes market - and it’s looking like they were right. Many areas of the Greater Toronto Area, such as Bradford and Scarborough, have seen an influx
Win a Mountain Bike from ParkCity Condos!
Just when you thought ParkCity Condos couldn’t get more exciting, Tobyn Park Homes launches a new contest!ParkCity Condos contestOkay, so it’s super easy. Just click here and enter your name and email address - and you’re done! Act now, the contest ends
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. Many household items that were previously subject to 8% provincial and 5% federal tax will now simply switch over to the 13% HST,
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!
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
Jazz Condos is On the Way Up!
Breaking ground at Jazz Condos, pictured from left to right: Andrea Peckart, General Manager, Branthaven Homes; Elizabeth Grant-Stipsits, Vice-President, Marketing, Branthaven Homes; Steve Stipsits, President, Branthaven Homes; Rick Craven, Burlington
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
