3 ways to improve the mortgage stress test Image

3 ways to improve the mortgage stress test

At the end of 2018, I wrote about the idea of reducing or repealing the mortgage stress test. Now I want to suggest some possible amendments that would make the stress test more fair now that interest rates are rising and home prices are still high. 

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Touring the amazing amenities at Chaz.Yorkville in Toronto! Image

Touring the amazing amenities at Chaz.Yorkville in Toronto!

We remember the first time we visited the Chaz.Yorkville site in Toronto by 45 Charles Ltd. and Edenshaw Homes. It was the summer of 2013 and it was so hot that the construction crew had the day off. At that point, the mezzanine level was under

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The Winners of the OHBA 2014 Awards of Distinction

The Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) Awards of Distinction is one of the most prestigious awards ceremonies in the industry. Based on design expertise, building quality, sales, and marketing, the finalists are divided into 39 categories, and

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Greater Toronto Area poised to lead Canada’s top-tier real estate market performance this fall Image

Greater Toronto Area poised to lead Canada’s top-tier real estate market performance this fall

With a busy summer behind us, it looks like the Greater Toronto Area’s luxury home market is poised for a strong fall, according to Sotheby’s International Realty Canada’s latest Top-Tier Real Estate report.  

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The Marquee Townhomes: Now Open!

Big news - The Marquee Townhomes by Pinnacle International has launched! Of course, we had to stop by the presentation centre to check out the opening.The Marquee Townhomes will feature 100 homes in Pinnacle’s Mississauga community, Pinnacle Uptown. By

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Builder Baseball Charity Tournament Raises $39,000

The annual Builder Baseball Charity Tournament, supporting Habitat for Humanity, went down last week, with a total of 27 teams competing to bring home the top prize, which is just bragging rights until next year. The real prize of the event is the GTA

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Finishes Beyond Compare at Wave Towns Image

Finishes Beyond Compare at Wave Towns

By Penny MunozLocated on Garden Drive, Oakville’s first modern streetscape, Wave Towns offers home buyers innovative and outstanding luxury features that go above and beyond what you expect. The exclusive collection of 20 modern townhomes will be near

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HGTV star Carson Arthur shares some outdoor tips to get you ready for spring! Image

HGTV star Carson Arthur shares some outdoor tips to get you ready for spring!

With real spring weather actually on the horizon, we took the opportunity to chat with HGTV star and outdoor expert, Carson Arthur, about starting backyard projects, what’s trending, and planning your home garden.

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Take a Ride for MacKids benefiting Caring for Little Kidneys!

The second annual Take a Ride for MacKids event, hosted by Reid’s Heritage Homes, is just around the corner! This fundraising event is in support of McMaster Children’s Hospital and the Caring for Little Kidneys Campaign.  Last year, nearly 1,000 people

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Construction Tour of Chaz.Yorkville

We recently had the opportunity to tour 45 Charles Ltd. and Project Manager Edenshaw Homes’ downtown Toronto project, Chaz.Yorkville. We met with PCL Assistant Superintendent Andrew Scott, as well as Edenshaw’s Director, Development Joseph A. Metcalfe,

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