First-Time Homebuyers: Beware Prepayment Penalties!
We’ve all heard the term ‘mortgage,’ some might even know that as a standard, you’re allowed to pay a lump sum of 15 percent per term on the original amount outstanding. But what if you manage to penny-pinch a little extra this year and decide to pay
Growing Down
The Torontoist.com column Public Works, which looks at “public space, urban design, and city-building innovations from around the world and considers what Toronto might learn from them” this week thinks we can learn by looking down.There apparently exist
3 examples of Dundee Kilmer’s MyHome program in action
Post the Pan Am/Parapan Am Games, everyone in Toronto and the GTA knows about the Canary District, Dundee Kilmer’s master-planned community in Toronto’s east end that served as the Athlete’s Village for the Games. What some may not know about the
City of Toronto HELPs Homeowners Improve Energy Efficiency of Homes
Image via www.Toronto.caExciting news - the City of Toronto has taken another step toward creating a more sustainable future by introducing the Home Energy Loan Program (HELP).What is HELP?Last summer, Toronto City Council “approved a $20 million pilot
The Carnaby: Where Modern Meets Vintage
What began as a single, intimate building at 2 Gladstone Ave. in Toronto's Queen West neighbourhood, has evolved into a cohesive community that encompasses 2 Gladstone, 8 Gladstone, and now The Carnaby, Streetcar Developments' latest urban gem.
Condo Pro: The Real Market Story
In a world where we are bombarded with often-conflicting media reports through television, radio, the Internet and in print, it can be challenging to know what to believe. The condominium market in the Greater Toronto Area is an example of a topic that is
Homebuyers remain confident in the GTA’s housing market
As part of its new (and destined to be annual) report and outlook, the Toronto Real Estate Board has joined the prognosticators in predicting what 2016 will bring for the new housing market.Among its predictions are continued strong sales in the GTA,
Our Top 3 Blog Posts of 2013
By Penny MunozIn accordance with this month’s theme, we decided to have a look at what articles were most interesting to you! Based on page views, our top 3 most popular blog posts for 2013 were Coming Soon: Aqualina Bayside, The Grand Opening of Upper
The Village of Pine River: Last Chance!
We at the Toronto Star's NewInHomes.com have always said that the best communities are a mix of country and city. You want to be surrounded by nature, but still have all of the urban amenities within reach. Well, that is exactly what you get with Zancor
Our New Perspective at Perspective Condos
Recently, we had the opportunity to visit Pianosi Development’s Perspective Condos site at Scarlett Road and Eglinton Avenue West in Toronto for a construction update. We met Site Superintendent Neil Wakil on site, who explained what stage they are on at
