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
Menkes offers a special limited time bonus at The Enclaves of Upper Canada
Menkes recently tweeted a photo of the construction progress at The Enclaves of Upper Canada in Georgetown, which reminded us that not too long ago they released the final collection of 40’ detached homes at The Enclaves! The 40’ Enclaves Collection
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
Sherwood’s Grand Opening: Luxury Living in Lawrence Park
Just below Lawrence, along Bayview Avenue lies an elegant neighbourhood nestled within the lush foliage of Sunnybrook Park. The streets, lined with 150-year old oaks and populated by stately homes built in the first half of the 1900s, alludes to the rich
Saving Money - Part 1
When purchasing an upgraded home or condo, it is often necessary to cut out many other expenses in order to afford the down payment and subsequent monthly payments. It might seem tricky, but eliminating little luxuries you've grown accustomed to can make
Will 300,000 Canadians soon have more debt than assets?
This week, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives released a study by senior economist David Macdonald that says a home price decline of 20% would leave 169,000 families under 40 in a negative-equity position, with more debt than assets. “Declines
Are real estate commissions too high?
The federal Competition Tribunal is in court this week, rehearing a suit brought by the federal Competition Tribunal against the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) that accuses the board of restricting public access to home-sales data. Says the Globe and
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.
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
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.
