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.
Parkdale: A Rider’s Paradise
Recently, we explored West Queen West, a beautiful neighbourhood and “walker’s paradise” extending from Bathurst to Dufferin. This week, we strolled further west along Queen into Parkdale, a rapidly gentrifying neighbourhood home to some of Toronto’s
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.
Life on the Road in a House on Wheels
After having lived in a tiny trailer while they travelled around the U.S. and Canada for the past eight months, Matthew Davey and Kat Walters are building their own dream home on wheels in the back of a flatbed truck!Differing from the standard “dream
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
Sifton Properties named Ontario Green Builder at the EQ Awards!
This year’s winners of the EnerQuality Awards have been announced! When it comes to energy efficiency, green building, and sustainability in the new home building industry, the EQ Awards is one of the most prestigious forms of recognition.
5 haunted houses from Toronto to Hamilton
Last year, we took a look at some of the unexpected residents that haunt several of Toronto’s historically important homes. This year, we’ve expanded our search to the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) to bring you more spooky stories of lingering residents who
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
