See what the average home price in Canada will be in 2020
As we approach the beginning of a new decade, it’s fair to say that 2019 was a year of recovery for Canada’s resale housing market. Now let’s take a look at what 2020 may hold.
What does a burst housing bubble look like?
CBC this week took a look at the “question lingering behind every headline”: what does a burst bubble look like? For an answer, look back, they say, to 1989. After hitting a 30-year high of $273,698, the bottom fell right out of the market, with the
What Kind of Industry are we BILDing?
With a strong housing market and low interest rates accounting for much of Ontario’s growth — if not its entire economy — it pays to protect the industry, and that means protecting consumers. Most builders recognize that for them to win, consumers have
What Do You Think of the 5 Designs for the New Ferry Terminal?
Five teams of designers and architects presented their proposals for the new Jack Layton Ferry Terminal and Harbour Square Park in Toronto. The presentations took place in the City Hall rotunda, where media and the public gathered to hear from the five
What Do You Think of the Sail Condos Design?
Looks like another signature condo design has been planned for the City of Toronto! OPEARL Developments just released the first rendering of their new development, Sail Condominiums, which will rise at the corner of Victoria Park Avenue and Sheppard
What I learned from the TREB and BILD poll results
October is here and everyone’s talking about the municipal election. In order to stress the importance of addressing housing affordability, I’m highlighting a few findings from the recent Ipsos polls.
What is Kitec plumbing and do I need to be concerned?
If you’ve had issues with your plumbing in the last few years, you’ve probably heard of Kitec plumbing. You may also be aware that a class-action lawsuit was settled in 2012, awarding $125 million to affected homeowners. Even though Kitec was recalled by
What is the Psychological Cost of Building Taller?
In 1894, Toronto’s tallest building was the seven-storey, 85-foot-tall Beard Building. This bank, commercial office, and hotel was considered the city’s first skyscraper and remained the tallest structure until the construction of the Trader’s Bank
What do walk scores mean to you?
A “walk score” is one of those products of recent years that we knew nothing about back when I was a lad. If you didn’t have a car and weren’t on a transit line, you walked. These days, walk scores can be an important marketing
See what this first-time buyer has to say about applying for a mortgage
Getting pre-approved is one thing, but when it comes to applying for a mortgage, the process can be confusing and intimidating, especially if you’re a first-time buyer. There’s an extra layer to the process if you’re buying a new
