New home construction in the GTA produces $5.2 billion in wages
There’s been plenty of talk and headlines about the Greater Toronto Area’s (GTA) housing market cooling, and it looks like we are in store for a gentle correction. When the market cools, there are less sales and less construction, so what does that mean
The Cost of Selling Your Home
First-time home sellers might be excited at the prospect of selling their home to make a profit, as they should be, but don’t forget about the costs attributed with selling your home!Property costsBefore closing the sale, the home seller will be held
Home Buyers' Tax Credit
The Home Buyers' Tax Credit (HBTC) is a new non-refundable tax credit that's available for people who have bought a qualifying home after January 27, 2009.
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
Adding solar panels to your home could increase its value
Thinking of installing a solar power system? It could be more than worth it when it comes time to sell as energy efficiency becomes more and more important to homebuyers.
Faster Internet in Toronto for over 1 Million Homes and Businesses
Last year, Toronto was awarded Intelligent Community of the Year by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF), and this year, Toronto hosted the ICF’s 2015 Summit. Without a doubt, Toronto is on its way to being one of the smartest cities in the world,
Buying your first home will cost more than you think
If you’re buying your first home, you’re probably focusing on saving enough money for the downpayment. That’s a great start, but you should know that there are many other fees and expenses that come with buying a home.Depending on who you ask, it is
Baby Boomers find amazing home options at Inverlyn Lake Estates
The media tends to spend a lot of time focusing on the struggles of first-time buyers - we do it frequently as well - but one demographic that is once again very important for the new home industry is Baby Boomers. That’s why it’s so interesting to see
2 quick-closing homes available at Village Square in Uxbridge!
If you’re on the hunt for a quick closing and want your family to move into a brand new townhome, then you have to check out these two incredible options at Village Square in Uxbridge by Maple Brook Homes.
Toronto City Council approves Housing Now plan to build 10,000 homes
Toronto City Council just approved the Housing Now plan, which aims to facilitate the development of new affordable housing within mixed-income communities at 11 sites in the city.
