Home buyers demand smarter designs
Prospective new home buyers list energy-efficiency, organization and comfort as their top priorities in considering their next move.
Smart technology that will make your home reno easier
Technology has encroached into "virtually" every aspect of our lives (pun intended). You can do everything from vacuuming your home while you're at work to controlling your lights while you're on a beach in the tropics. Finding the right products,
VIDEO: Nail Pops and Your New Home Warranty
If you’ve ever purchased a new home you may already be familiar with these pesky little guys! If you’ve never seen one before this is what it’s all about:About a year after purchasing your new home, it’s possible that the heads of some nails may start to
Without Toronto and Vancouver, the average home price in Canada is below $400,000
Though it seemed like the housing market was heating up last spring, on a national level, activity was a bit less exciting, according to the latest monthly report from the Candian Real Estate Association.
There is less than 1-month supply of new detached homes in the GTA
The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) just released its new home sales figures for the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) for September 2016, announcing that high-rise sales are still on track for a record year and we are running out of
Buying a detached home and the importance of patience
I have a confession to make - I’m slightly conflicted about the state of the Greater Toronto Area’s housing market. Is there actually an affordability crisis? Does the mortgage stress test actually need to be adjusted?
5 ways to keep summer alive with your home decor
Summer is fleeting in the Greater Toronto Area. We get a couple months of warmer weather (sometimes too warm), and then it’s autumn in the blink of an eye.
Is rainwater harvesting the right fit for you and your home?
When you think of spring, you probably think of the warm sun, blooming flowers and foliage, and colourful gardens. Well, in order for life to grow, there needs to be some rain, and spring in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) usually brings a lot of it. So,
How to deal with your home buyer’s remorse
So you just bought a new home - congratulations! What? You don’t feel as excited as you were the second you signed the Agreement? Don’t worry, this feeling is common. It’s like when you buy a sweater then instantly regret it when you try it on at home in
Tips for living in a new home construction zone
When you buy a preconstruction home, there’s a good chance you’ll be moving into a construction zone. Some people are indifferent to this busy, dusty environment, while others have a hard time dealing with it.
