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.
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.
Brooklin's Forest: Register Today!
It is time we cast our gaze east, to the northern corner of Whitby, into the heart of Brooklin. What draws our attention is one of Zancor Homes' latest communities, Brooklin Forest in Olde Winchester.
Women appreciate condo lifestyle
Over the past decades, we have seen a huge increase on the number of women home buyers. For many of these women, a new condominium is the perfect choice.
Sneak Peek at the Top 4 Low-Rise Cities in the GTA
As March comes to an end, Trimart Research Corporation is giving us a sneak peek at first quarter statistics, highlighting the top four selling cities for new low-rise homes in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Coming in first place with 738 year-to-date
Take a Ride for MacKids benefiting Caring for Little Kidneys!
The second annual Take a Ride for MacKids event, hosted by Reid’s Heritage Homes, is just around the corner! This fundraising event is in support of McMaster Children’s Hospital and the Caring for Little Kidneys Campaign. Last year, nearly 1,000 people
Housing starts in the GTA decrease as prices hit record highs
Despite a dip in Canadian housing starts in July, new low-rise sales in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) have been very strong, given the traditionally slow summer period, according to Trimart Research Corporation. The inventory of new low-rise homes has
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
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
2.1% property tax hike approved – but is it enough?
While the sale price of homes has more than doubled in the last 10 years, property taxes have increased on average just 2.4% annually according to Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) stats. The 2018 budget includes a property tax increase of just 2.1%,
