Interior design predictions for 2017
It’s time to make my new home décor and interior design predictions for the year! Some trends emerge and take off, while others fade away. I thought it would be fun to pick five trends for this year and try to predict which ones will materialize and
BMO Surveys First-Time Homebuyers
The average first-time homebuyer expects to purchase a $300,000 home with a $48,000 down payment, so says a recent BMO first-time homebuyer survey. The survey, released Tuesday, gave us a peek into the mindset of some of the most important buyers in the
New interior renderings of Allegro in Aurora
A high-end product on our radar right now is Allegro by Geranium. This new home community in Aurora is now open, and we just saw the interior renderings for the first time! They’re so nice, we had to share them with you. There are two kitchen renderings
Ownership at The Canary District is Within Reach
With an initial $1,000 down, you can make your dreams come to lifeA downtown home of your own doesn’t have to be a dream, even if coming up with a down payment has been a challenge. With its MyHome program making first-time ownership easy, you can put
The Royal Connaught Making History...Again
Exciting news for the Hamilton condo scene - The Residences of Royal Connaught by Spallacci Group and Valery Homes is almost ready for construction! Since launching in style last June, 70 percent of Phase 1 has sold, with the presentation centre
Things you should NEVER do when you live in a condo
No matter where you live, a low-rise home on a quiet suburban street or in the heart of downtown in a 40-storey tower, it’s always important to be respectful of your neighbours. With that in mind, we want to share a list of a few things you should never
Brampton Still Top Selling City for New Low-Rise
Trimart Research Corporation recently revealed the top four selling cities for new low-rise homes in the Total Market Area (TMA). With an tremendous lead, Brampton has seen 2,996 sales as of the end of July 2014. Milton is in a distant second with 971,
The winners of the 2015 EnerQuality Awards
Last week, EnerQuality announced the winners of the 2015 EnerQuality Awards at a sold out Toronto gala. The EnerQuality Awards recognize those in the new home industry who push the boundaries of sustainable, green, and energy efficient design. Therefore,
Summerside in Port Elgin is an amazing opportunity for move-up buyers
Big news in Port Elgin - Reid’s Heritage Homes is continuing construction at Summerside and they just released another block of two-storey townhomes! There are only six two-storey townhomes available in the new block, so you need to act quickly to own at
The strategy behind bargain hunting for furniture
Do you appreciate a bargain? One of the challenges of designing model homes is finding furniture selections that are attractive, unique and affordable. It may not seem like it, but bargain hunting requires a smart strategy! Are you surprised? If you
