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
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.
The Marquee Townhomes: Now Open!
Big news - The Marquee Townhomes by Pinnacle International has launched! Of course, we had to stop by the presentation centre to check out the opening.The Marquee Townhomes will feature 100 homes in Pinnacle’s Mississauga community, Pinnacle Uptown. By
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
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
Will 300,000 Canadians soon have more debt than assets?
This week, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives released a study by senior economist David Macdonald that says a home price decline of 20% would leave 169,000 families under 40 in a negative-equity position, with more debt than assets. “Declines
