Families Helping Families - How OPUS Homes Gives Back to the Community!
Marie Fiorellino-Di Poce, ETA Vaughan meets with Andrea DeGasperis-Ronco, of OPUS Homes.From OPUS HomesWhen OPUS Homes opened its’ doors in 2010, they wanted to give homeowners a different experience, one that they could truly feel proud to be part of.
Infographic: The Ontario markets where you’ll pay the most land transfer tax
While the affordability of local real estate, property tax, and neighbourhood amenities are obvious considerations, there’s one oft-overlooked factor that can add thousands of dollars to your closing costs: land transfer tax.
Luxury options for all kinds of buyers at Arbour Vale
During the summer, we were very excited about Pinewood Niagara Builders’ new luxury condo in St. Catharines, Arbour Vale. Today, we have more details to share with you!One of the best things about Arbour Vale is that it’s a luxury option that won’t break
Condo Pro: The Ongoing Greening of Condos
By Barbara LawlorWhen we think of the buzzword “green” in new condominiums, the first things that comes to mind is not the colour, but items such as green roofs and energy-efficient windows. There are many smart technologies and environmentally friendly
Affordable townhomes continue to be a hot item in the new low-rise market
According to Trimart Research Corporation’s latest report, there were 6,573 new low-rise sales across the Total Market Area (TMA) in the first quarter of 2016, which is a 19.9% year-over-year increase. There were many new openings and releases in the
Revealing the Truth about Canada’s Housing Market
Where is Canada’s housing market really headed? Some people say “boom,” while others declare “bust.” One individual that has a firm grasp on what the future may hold for the new home industry and the country’s real estate market is Ben Myers, Senior VP,
A Successful Weekend for Mission Hill
Last weekend, the Toronto Star's NewInHomes.com team headed out to Richmond Hill to take a peek at the latest offering by our friends over at St. Regis Homes, Mission Hill.This was probably one of our most interesting experiences in our time covering the
Formal Hybrids: Great Design or Bad Taste?
Okay, we’ve seen some pretty interesting high-rise designs, but nothing like this! And you know what? We have some mixed feelings.First off, let us explain what you’re looking at. These five towers go by the name “Formal Hybrids,” and they were
Branthaven is launching Explore in Stoney Creek this fall!
It’s no longer debatable - Hamilton is a hot spot for new low-rise residential development, especially since both the resale and new home market is struggling with low supply across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). One Hamilton community that we are very
Why I’m cautiously optimistic about the affordable housing issue
Even if you lean far to the right of centre, there are reasons that affordable housing is good for everyone. Aside from the hard-to-quantify lack of vibrancy and pervading us-and-them atmosphere that surrounds one-income-bracket neighbourhoods, housing
