New net-zero shipping container project proposed to address growing need for affordable housing
Alberta will soon be home to a new shipping container community, designed to address the need for more affordable housing in rural communities. There are plans in place to roll out these shipping container communities in other areas across the country.
New Low-Rise Sales Heat Up with the Summer
Along with the temperature, new low-rise sales are reaching new heights, despite the summer being a typically slow season for the market, says Trimart Research Corporation. Last month, Brampton hit 4,074 year-to-date sales, securing its spot at the top
Homebuyers still flocking to new fall low-rise openings and releases
According to Trimart Research Corporation’s latest report, homebuyers are still flocking to fall low-rise releases and openings across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). With the supply of new low-rise homes at an all-time low, homebuyers are attending
Ottawa introduces new measures to cool the housing market
While our provincial leaders continue to sit on the fence, Ottawa is taking measures to cool the housing market by introducing two imminent changes: the capital gains exemption on the sale of a primary residence will apply only to residents of Canada,
Steady stream of new inventory can’t keep up with homebuyer demand
For the last two years, a short supply of new low-rise homes has been an issue. The options are limited and since demand is so strong, prices keep going up. At one point this year, there was less than one-month supply of new detached homes in the Greater
There will soon be an increase in new low-rise inventory
According to Trimart Research Corporation, the Total Market Area (TMA) has seen 14,496 new low-rise sales this year, as of the end of July 2016. That equals 59.2% of Trimart’s annual forecast. With only 1,107 sales in July, the industry did see a pretty
The top 10 cities with the most new low-rise sales in 2016
The latest report from Trimart Research Corporation unveils the top 10 cities in the Total Market Area (TMA) with the most new low-rise sales in 2016. By a landslide, Brampton came in first with 4,336 new low-rise sales last year. Milton followed in
ENERGY STAR certification now available for new high-rise residential buildings in Ontario
Last week, Natural Resources Canada announced that new mid- and high-rise residential buildings in Ontario can now qualify for ENERGY STAR certification for the first time ever.
Brampton, Oakville, and East Gwillimbury have the most new low-rise sales
As of the end of August 2015, the top three cities with the most new low-rise sales is Brampton, Oakville, and Mt. Albert (East Gwillimbury), according to Trimart Research Corporation. Brampton is leading with an incredible 4,910 sales, while Oakville
New Condo Headed to University and Dundas!
Amexon Development Corporation has unveiled the Residences of U Avenue, Toronto’s newest iconic development in the heart of downtown Toronto.Core Architects and Amexon Development Corporation are calling this new skyscraper “uncompromising, unparalleled,
