Reasons to Buy a Home in the Winter
A recent blog post by Genworth Canada listed a few reasons why buying a home in the winter might be the right decision for you!The reasons are listed below:Your real estate agent’s full attentionWinter is traditionally a slow time in the real estate
What does 2014 Hold for Toronto’s Condo Market?
According to a recent article in the Toronto Star by Susan Pigg, Toronto’s condo market is in for another interesting year. Simply put, closings will be high, sales will be low.Are you ready for closing costs?According to RealNet, $25 billion worth of
Detached Home Prices to Rise in 2014
George Carras, President of RealNet Canada, is predicting that pricing for detached homes in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) will only get higher throughout 2014.The GTA is made up of four regions; Halton, Durham, York, and Peel. Let’s see what prices are
Beyond the Plan: A Guide to Knowing Which Floor Plan is Your Home
Floor plan translated into living space (LUX Design)By Bora Mihalyi Design Editor at LUX DesignYou walk into a showroom. It's almost a transcending experience. The outside world gets quiet and soft music fills your ears. A beautiful and ridiculously nice
Home Buying Tax Proposal Poses Danger for First-Time Buyers
By Penny MunozIn a press release earlier this week, the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) expressed its concern about a potential proposal that would have first-time home buyers in Toronto paying more than they already do in Home Buying Tax (Land Transfer
What Kind of Industry are we BILDing?
With a strong housing market and low interest rates accounting for much of Ontario’s growth — if not its entire economy — it pays to protect the industry, and that means protecting consumers. Most builders recognize that for them to win, consumers have
Genworth Canada: Good Debt vs. Bad Debt
Raise your hand if you’re in debt. Don’t worry, it’s not just you. According to Statistics Canada, the average Canadian household owes about $115,000.If you’re losing sleep, make sure you know the difference between good debt and bad debt before you
CMHC Condo Buyer’s Guide Revised
By Penny MunozIf you’re looking to invest in a condominium, make sure you take a look at the updated Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Condominium Buyer’s Guide. The guide sets out to help potential homebuyers determine whether condominium
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
TARION: What to Expect When Buying a New Home
By TarionPurchasing a new home is a big decision and can sometimes seem overwhelming. Finding the right location, size and finishes are all exciting parts of choosing the home that’s right for you, but there are many other important steps to consider.
