6 creative ways to start saving for the down payment on your first home
A recent study found that almost two-thirds of millennials expect to own their first home in Toronto. With the city’s average purchase price nearing half a million dollars, owning a home is no easy feat. Nonetheless, young aspiring first-time homebuyers
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,
Make this Halloween Spooktacular with OPUS Homes!
From OPUS HomesFall is our favourite season! We’ve already celebrated with some pretty great bonuses, a free pumpkin event, Halloween treats, tricks and more. Now, October madness continues with a Facebook contest - you can enter to win $50 towards a
The Best of 2016: Looking on the bright side of the new home industry
Okay, time's flying and it’s scaring us - but that’s a different blog post. 2016 is nearly wrapped up, so once again we are spending the month of December looking back at the best of the year with regards to the new home industry, specifically in the
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
High-Rise Sales Still Driving the New Home Market
After a slow 2013, the Greater Toronto Area’s (GTA) new home market continues to show tremendous improvement through the summer, announced the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD).According to RealNet Canada, BILD’s trusted source
Calgary’s luxury home market is in trouble
The Report covers the GTA, Vancouver, Montreal, and Calgary. Vancouver’s top-tier market is expected to pick up steam this spring. Montreal will remain steady and strong, and the GTA is staying resilient. All good news. We can’t say the same for Calgary.
Parkside East: Two New Model Homes!
One of most prestigious communities in Markham is Angus Glen by Kylemore Communities.
Condo price growth continues to outpace detached home segment
The report looks at the first seven months of 2019 compared to the same period in 2018. Considering transactions in January to the end of July, the median price per square foot of a condo unit in the GTA increased 9.1% year-over-year to $743.
The most stylish smart home products you can own today
We’ve come a long way in home automation! The market has been flooded with the most innovative smart home products over the past few years. My peeve with some home technology is that it can often be unattractive and distract from meaningful interactions
