6 tips to give your home beautiful autumn curb appeal
The kids are in school, and Thanksgiving has come and gone – autumn is officially in full force in Canada. While the spring and summer markets tend to be considered the hottest real estate buying seasons, September through November ushers in a crop of
YTD2013 New Home Sales NOT the Lowest
One of RealNet’s most recent blog posts announced that the Greater Toronto Area's YTD2013 will NOT have the lowest total new home sales ever recorded by them.RealNet has been gathering new home statistics since 2000, and has become the Building Industry
Are GTA new home sales as weak as you thought?
Last week, the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) reported that new home sales in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) were off to a slow start, and now Trimart Research Corporation is reporting that new low-rise sales for the Total
Highlights from the CNET Smart Home Panel
CES 2016 wrapped up last weekend but not before hosting the CNET Smart Home Panel. Experts in the field gathered to talk about the connected living spaces, where the industry is going in 2016, and how we plan to get there. The CNET Smart Home Panel was
Introducing Lincoln Square by Homes by DeSantis
We at the Toronto Star's NewInHomes.com are very excited to announce that Homes by DeSantis is now accepting registrants for their brand new community, Lincoln Square, which is located in the heart of Beamsville.
How to thaw and prevent frozen pipes in your home
In the last week, the City of Toronto received more than 200 calls from residents because their water wasn’t working. According to a release from the City, more than 90% of the water issues were due to frozen pipes on private property.
2 model homes opening at Riverbend Estates in Peterborough!
We just keep finding more reasons for you to look forward to fall. Ambria Homes just announced that they are hosting a model home opening event at Riverbend Estates in Peterborough this month!
Crafthouse: A Unique 20-Home Community Launches in Toronto
Andrew Sorbara of Sorbara Development Group has launched Crafthouse (by Orchard Ridge Homes), an enclave of 20 unique homes in the Bayview Village neighbourhood of Toronto.“Crafthouse is an exceptionally-considered design process, normally achieved in a
All new homes in Toronto must be built to net-zero by 2030
If you’re considering tackling all the changes necessary to make your home net-zero, the City of Toronto is here to help. Mayor John Tory recently announced the BetterHomesTO program.
4 home renovation surprises you should anticipate
For many reasons, summer is a great time of year to take on a major home renovation. But, with every big project comes the unexpected. You can plan your home renovation as much as you like and you’ll still get hit with surprises.
