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These tips will help you sell your home this summer

Sales are still outpacing new listings in the resale market, but all that means is that it’s a seller’s market, so the summer may be a great time for you to list your home. 

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Heathwood debuts cutting-edge green home program

Heathwood Homes is set to begin construction on its Heathwood Green Home, part of its industry-leading Heathwood Green Home Program.

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Why fall is the best time for planting in your home garden

Fall is the best time for planting. We have been saying this in the business for almost 25 years now – ever since growers started producing trees, shrubs and evergreens in containers. I like planting now and generally, I have more success with September

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Options for Homes’ St. Patty’s Day Event

On March 17, 2013 (St. Patrick’s Day), we attended a very special event hosted by Options for Homes at their condo development 60 and 61 Heintzman (near Keele and Dundas).Upon entering the lobby, we were greeted by a group of smiling leprechauns, one of

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There are a number of factors contributing to the success of the new home market

Housing starts have stayed steady in Canada and somewhat steady in Ontario, though Toronto saw a decline. CMHC says that the lack of listings in the Toronto CMA resale market has caused a spill over of buyers to the new home market, which kept detached

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New home construction holds steady following 10-year high

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released its housing starts report for January 2018, announcing steady new home construction continuing from last year. The housing starts trend for January 2018 was 224,865 units, compared

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Building Your New Home Buying Team

As a first time homebuyer, it is important to put together the right team of professionals, so Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offers the following who's who list of experts and what they should bring to the table:Real estate agent Among

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Rosehaven Homes celebrates 25 years of excellence

2017 marks the 25th anniversary of Rosehaven Homes, one of the Greater Toronto Area’s (GTA) most distinguished and well respected builders. You can learn a lot being in the industry for that long, so we got in touch with President of Rosehaven Homes,

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Grieving the loss of my childhood home

There’s no way around it; moving is always stressful. Even if moving day goes smoothly, stress can still seep in behind the scenes when you’re drafting budgets, signing documents, screening real estate agents, or packing. The truth is that it’s a taxing

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What to do with pets when selling your home

Are you thinking of selling your home, but are concerned that your pet’s presence may turn away potential buyers? There are nearly 80,000 licenced dogs and cats in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), so some may assume that prospective purchasers wouldn’t

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