Move Up the Condo Ladder
Recently, TD released a report saying they predicted a shift to a buyer’s market over the next 18 months, which will mean softer conditions for the condo market, i.e. more choice and better affordability. Economist Diana Petramala said its “knock-on
Tarion: Lighting the Way for New Homebuyers
Newinhomes.com attended the Tarion Media Round Table to learn more about a recent case study that involved a whole community of homes that needed repairing, figures from Tarion’s annual customer survey, and to get updated on Tarion’s current activities
Are You Ready for Homeownership?
It seems that the culture of homeownership is starting younger and younger. While some are complaining that the kids aren’t ever moving out of the basement, many are seeing their sprogs go straight from college to mortgage.There are arguments for both
Today's Condos Marvels of Efficiency
By Barbara LawlorWhether you own or rent, paying for utilities eats up a substantial portion of your income. The costs of electricity, gas and water go up all the time, and wise budgeters pay attention to conserving energy and resources wherever they
To Rent or Own, That is the Question
Torn between buying or renting? With so many contradicting opinions bombarding the media, it could be difficult to make your own decision. Here are a few reasons why buying may be your best bet.Assuming you’re in a position where either are viable
Canary District Commercial Hits CP24
The last time we chatted with the President of Dundee Kilmer, Jason Lester, he told us the Canary District Condominiums + Townhomes were well underway, meeting the budget and deadline. Now you can take a video tour through the courtyard, lush green
Money Saving Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
Have you ever been curious enough to turn your faucet full-blast on maximum heat, just to see how hot it can really get? Me neither. How about lowering the temperature on your hot water heater to see how much you can save on your energy bill! The optimum
CMHC Predicts Soft Landing for Housing Market
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released its second quarter 2014 Housing Market Outlook, Canada Edition, highlighting their forecasts for 2014 and 2015 housing starts, and MLS average prices and sales figures.The CMHC expects Canadian
First-Time Homebuyer Experience #4
So far, we’ve heard from first-time preconstruction homeowners in the GTA, purchasing condos and houses, so this time we chatted with someone who went the resale route. If you’ve had your heart set on one particular building for years like Anthony
First-Time Homebuyers: Beware Prepayment Penalties!
We’ve all heard the term ‘mortgage,’ some might even know that as a standard, you’re allowed to pay a lump sum of 15 percent per term on the original amount outstanding. But what if you manage to penny-pinch a little extra this year and decide to pay
