A Tour: Portrait Condos
Yesterday, the team at the Toronto Star's NewInHomes.com ventured out to the Sheppard and Yonge area to learn more about Portrait Condominiums, the latest development from our friends over at Norstar Homes. We met with developer Aaron Brown, and he took
Essential home maintenance tasks you should do in September
We share tips like this every season, but little reminders can’t hurt! If you wait too long, it’ll be cold and more difficult to make any necessary repairs. There’s also potential for further damage if you ignore these tips!
Will the Eglinton Crosstown Improve General Happiness?
Frustrations with transportation arise in every booming city, the symptoms however, are more serious than just a few congested roads. Recent studies indicate that long commutes to and from work are making us wretchedly miserable! Not to worry though, the
The argument for the OMB
The Ontario Municipal Board (OMB), the controversial arbitration body that handles land-use appeals, has been long criticized for favouring developers over residents; on more than one recent occasion, city councillors have launched a movement to have
Mansouri Living Raises $12,000 for Rethink Breast Cancer
Nargues and Maryam MansouriOn Feb. 12, Mansouri Living hosted a Pre-Valentine’s Day Soirée at The Perry presentation centre in Toronto in support of Rethink Breast Cancer.We caught up with the elegantly dressed Maryam Mansouri to learn more about what
The three-way tug-of-war between builders, homeowners, and politicians
According to the report, simply building more missing middle housing isn’t an option. One of the primary reasons this type of housing isn’t getting built is because of the three-way tug-of-war between builders, homeowners, and politicians.
What Does a Seller's Market Mean to You?
Market conditions wherein there are more buyers than goods are categorized as “seller's markets,” but if we’ve given it any thought at all, we probably just think “high prices.” (And if we’re buyers, we’re likely also thinking, “oh crap …”)High
Why you need extra storage during the winter
Have you been putting off packing all your summer clothes into storage? Face it – the temperature has already dropped below zero and there’s a bunch of stuff you don’t need quick access to anymore, plus there’s a lot more winter
Things to consider in addition to closing costs
Last year, we provided a pretty thorough breakdown of what closing costs consist of when buying a new home in the Greater Toronto Area. Many buyers are unaware of what fees are due upon closing, and guess what? There’s more.
TARION: Radon and Your New Home Warranty
Radon is a tasteless, odourless, invisible, radioactive gas that is completely natural and some is present in almost every home. Radon can enter your home through gaps between your house and the soil, and is typically more concentrated in
