2013 Industry Awards Recap
The Massey Tower by MOD Developments What better way to kick off our “Best of 2013” theme than to highlight some of this year’s award winners?The Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) Awards of Distinction and the Building Industry and Land
How to update your kitchen without breaking a sweat
For some, the kitchen is the most used part of the home. It often serves more as a gathering place for family than the living room! But what do you do when your kitchen feels stale?
Spring Cleaning: Reclaiming the Closet in 3 Easy Steps
Though spring may seem far away as Toronto continues to trudge through -30 degree weather, April is just around the corner. While we’re all hibernating at home, this is the ideal time to get prepped for some much needed spring cleaning. After the holiday
How should Canada tackle money laundering in the housing market?
Canada is an attractive place to buy a home because it’s an amazing place to live, but there are other, more sinister reasons to buy real estate in Canada, and British Columbia is cracking down.
Analyzing Amenities
This month, our special features will focus on condo amenities. We realize this doesn’t sound like the most exciting topic, but these communal areas in today’s soaring residential towers are the only form of escape from your home in the sky. The
These 5 tips could save you hundreds of dollars a month
There’s no denying it, home prices are high in the Greater Toronto Area. It can make saving for a down payment pretty daunting, which is why we’re sharing a few money saving tips with you.
TO Homeowners NOT Concerned about Basement Flooding (should be)
A recent survey conducted by the City of Toronto found that the majority of Toronto homeowners believe that kitchen and bathroom upgrades are the top ways to improve the value of their homes, but nearly half of the homeowners have not taken action to
All the documents you will need to qualify for a mortgage
You got your pre-approval, you picked out your first home at a builder’s sales centre, and now it’s time to get your mortgage. No big deal right? Think again. Depending on your financial situation and employment, it could be a challenge.
Silverthorn Heights: Coming to Keele and Eglinton
We are very excited to announce that the ground breaking has commenced at the site of ICON Homes’ latest Toronto development, Silverthorn Heights. Usually, a grand opening would occur before dirt started moving, but there is some demo work that needs to
Condo sales in the 905 are up more than 23% compared to last year!
The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) released its home sales figures for August 2015, announcing a significant rise in sales, average price, and even listings. There were 7,998 transactions reported through the MLS System in August 2015, which is a 5.7%
