Housing starts remain steady in December 2017
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released its housing starts report for December 2017, announcing that new home construction remained stable. Last month, housing starts trended at 226,777 units, almost unchanged compared to
Mixed Use Development
Discover why mixed use development is all the rage in new home planning.
What’s love got to do with it?
Tina Turner didn’t think love had anything to do with it, but when it comes to your home, there’s gotta be some. Last year, we dedicated February to special features all about love and living together. We had some great contributions
Increasing new housing supply should be a priority
High prices, declining inventory and strong sales were the hallmarks of 2017, according to a new release from the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD). Last year was the fourth-strongest year for new home sales in the GTA
2008 Finalists Revealed
Consumer voices heard through survey of 51,000 Ontario new home buyers at 2008 Tarion Awards.
Expect housing starts to slow in 2019
Altus Group Ltd. says the cost of land in some areas of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) has nearly tripled in the last five years, now accounting for roughly half the price of a new home. In 2011, it was just over a third. According to
Outdoor Entertaining
Whether you're buying a new or resale home, make sure you explore a number of home mortgage options before choosing the one that's right for you. First, you will need to decide between an open or closed mortgage. An open home mortgage allows you to
The intentions and expectations of 3 types of homebuyers
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) recently released the 2018 Prospective Home Buyer Survey results, which focuses on the buying intentions of three groups; first-time buyers, previous owners, and current owners. There are many
More square footage doesn’t always equal happiness
When it comes to your home, is there such a thing as too much space? I’ve been wondering as I read another newspaper feature about a family of four having trouble finding the three-bedroom apartment they “need.” I wonder
Colour Coding
Incorporating colour is one way to express your personality in your home.
