Buying Your First Home - Part Two
By Sarah O`ConnorDollars and Sense:Narrowing your focus and sweating the small stuffNow that you have an idea of what you want and what you can afford, the fun can really begin. Based on the long list of developments you generated thanks to the Toronto
Is Home Where the Heart Is?
We’re taking a look this month on our blog at some of the reasons buyers go for what they go for — what seems simple on the surface (“I just like open concept living”) can actually have some deeper roots. But beyond even that, there is a great deal of
Growing roses in your home garden: My secrets to success
This is my favourite time of year for only one reason – the roses!!! What would we do without them? What isn’t there to love about them? Their timeless beauty is proof of their popularity.
Scoring Big with Credit
Many of us have heard the terms credit report and credit score being thrown around, but before one can really understand what a credit score represents, it is important to first understand what it is based on. Credit, by definition, is borrowed money
Don’t worry, it’s still a good time to buy a new home in Toronto
As we watch house prices continue to climb and climb, it’s natural to think about the old truism that what goes up must come down. In the real estate market, that tends to be true only temporarily — what goes up comes down a bit for a while before
4 ways home design and construction will change
We can’t help but think about what 2016 holds for the new home industry, but let’s take a look even further down the road to the not-so-distant future to see what home design and construction will be like in a few years (or decades). Remember those old
What are Property Taxes?
Property tax. What is it and why do we have to pay it? If you own property, you are expected to pay a tax determined by the value of that property. And every year a number is provided that determines what percentage of your home's value you will be
Tarion’s 10-Minute Guide to Your New Home Warranty
So, you’re thinking of purchasing a new home. What have you taken into consideration? You’ve probably decided whether you want to live in a house or condo, what neighbourhood in which you would like to live, and how much you can afford.You’re on track,
Wood Construction: The Way of the Future?
How do we take what we have learned and the innovations that we have made in construction, and apply them to new projects? We continue to evolve with concrete, but the question that continues to be asked is, what can we do with wood?Wood is significantly
HST around the house
With HST tax coming into effect July 1st, many new home owners are wondering what exactly will be affected, and what won't. About 83% of products and services purchased by consumers will see no new tax.
