A Tour of Eco Building Resource
Over the past few years, the expectation for homebuilders to practice sustainable building methods has increased dramatically. Also, many homeowners are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint and improve the energy efficiency of their homes.
3 ways to improve the mortgage stress test
At the end of 2018, I wrote about the idea of reducing or repealing the mortgage stress test. Now I want to suggest some possible amendments that would make the stress test more fair now that interest rates are rising and home prices are still high.
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.
Greater Toronto Area poised to lead Canada’s top-tier real estate market performance this fall
With a busy summer behind us, it looks like the Greater Toronto Area’s luxury home market is poised for a strong fall, according to Sotheby’s International Realty Canada’s latest Top-Tier Real Estate report.
Toronto housing not a buyer’s market...yet
Now that the Greater Toronto Area’s (GTA) resale and new home markets are showing some signs of cooling, people are starting to wonder if it’s a buyer’s market, or whether it will be soon.First of all, why do people think the market is cooling? There are
Touring the amazing amenities at Chaz.Yorkville in Toronto!
We remember the first time we visited the Chaz.Yorkville site in Toronto by 45 Charles Ltd. and Edenshaw Homes. It was the summer of 2013 and it was so hot that the construction crew had the day off. At that point, the mezzanine level was under
The Winners of the OHBA 2014 Awards of Distinction
The Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) Awards of Distinction is one of the most prestigious awards ceremonies in the industry. Based on design expertise, building quality, sales, and marketing, the finalists are divided into 39 categories, and
Foreign investment tax in B.C. causes a big drop in sales
On the heels of the introduction of a 15% tax on foreign investment that went into effect July 25th in the Vancouver market, home sales have taken a major dip. August isn’t typically a hot month for real estate, but the first two weeks of the month saw a
Unique Hendon Park Towns Offers Detached Lifestyle at Condo Prices
Rare opportunity for low-rise living on the Yonge Street corridorThere is simply nothing to compare to Hendon Park Towns. With over 60 years’ experience behind them, Wycliffe Homes has created a townhome community with the unbeatable convenience of a
Menkes offers a special limited time bonus at The Enclaves of Upper Canada
Menkes recently tweeted a photo of the construction progress at The Enclaves of Upper Canada in Georgetown, which reminded us that not too long ago they released the final collection of 40’ detached homes at The Enclaves! The 40’ Enclaves Collection
