Who else wishes we had a LEGO House in Toronto?
The amazingly, fantastical LEGO House is now complete! Designed by BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group in partnership with LEGO, The Home of the LEGO Brick is now Billund, Denmark’s most famous landmark. The LEGO House features exhibition spaces and public spaces.
How to make room for the one you love
If you currently live alone in a one-bedroom unit, there’s a good chance you have too much stuff. Even a 450 square foot home can contain too many possessions. So what happens when you and the one you love decide to pull the trigger and live together?
Builders report 33% drop in first-time buyers
It’s now been more than a year since the stress test came into effect. The policy requires that you qualify at 2% higher than your agreed upon rate with your lender. This test applies whether you put down more or less than 20% on the home.
$1 million-plus condo market to remain steady through spring
Sotheby’s International Realty Canada released its top-tier 2018 spring market forecast, predicting the luxury home market will normalize in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), based on sales transactions through the MLS system.
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
Branthaven presents Nestings at River Ridge
Branthaven Homes is proud to present Nestings at River ridge, its latest development in the Waterloo Region. Surrounded by lush landscapes and wide boulevards, Nestings at River Ridge will be another great addition to this established and respected commun
NY2 Condos: Rent to Own
We love what Daniels is doing at NY2 Condos in North York. The rent-to-own program at NY2 is making it easier for people to eventually own their home, rather than throwing money away every month on rent. With that in mind, we decided to head up to the
A surprising amount of couples aren’t talking about money and debt issues
Manulife Bank of Canada recently commissioned Ipsos to conduct a survey about financial issues at home and confiding in a significant other. The results are shocking and unsurprising at the same time.
MARK CULLEN: Salt Alternatives
By Mark CullenHardware stores in the GTA are finding it a challenge to keep salt in stock. Home owners are scrambling to clear the thick layers of ice from their sidewalks and driveways. This makes me think of all of the salt that we use, which is a
Housing prices in Vancouver dropping due to greater supply (and it might be a good thing)
Toronto real estate and Vancouver real estate get compared a lot, mostly because they’re the hottest housing markets in Canada. What we’re seeing in Vancouver that we’re not seeing in Toronto right now is the uptick in resale home listings.
