How to Choose the Right New Home Builder
By Mark SalernoWhen you decide to buy a brand new house or condominium, choosing the right builder is as important as choosing your home. When you purchase a home, you also “buy” the company that will build it. Your satisfaction will depend on their
Are You Ready for Community Culture?
Buying a condo because it’s cheaper than a detached home is a bit like buying a motorcycle because you can’t afford a car. Yes, they’re both vehicles, but one is fast, manoeuvrable and completely impractical for a big chunk of the year. The other can
Building Your New Home Buying Team
Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make. If you are a first time homebuyer it is important to assemble a home buying team.
How should Canada tackle money laundering in the housing market?
Canada is an attractive place to buy a home because it’s an amazing place to live, but there are other, more sinister reasons to buy real estate in Canada, and British Columbia is cracking down.
May: First-Time Homebuyers Month
Now that it’s May, we’re well into spring, the weather is getting warmer (kind of), and you may be thinking about moving. But, before you move, you have to buy, and if you’re currently renting, odds are you’re a first-time homebuyer.As exciting as buying
Luxury Homes for Different Generations
A recent report on the luxury property market is shedding light not only on the buying trends of three successive generations, but also on what the future of luxury homes might look like as a result of today’s buying decisions.The Top-Tier Generational
TARION: Home Buying 101
By TarionYou’ve researched your builder, visited the model and found the right home for you. What comes next? Buying a new home is an exciting time, but can also be overwhelming if you’re unfamiliar with the new home buying process and terminology. So
5 common mistakes that first-time buyers make
Sometimes it seems like buying a house or condo unit is as easy as walking into a store and buying a new shirt. All you have to do is walk into a presentation or sales centre, pick a unit, sign an Agreement of Purchase and Sale, and write your cheques.
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
These New Year’s resolutions may help you buy a new home
Have you made any New Year’s resolutions yet? A big one for many people is to buy a new home (or buy their first home). It’s easier said than done, especially in select markets across the Greater Toronto Area.
