Homebuyers continue to flock to new home openings and releases
With the new low-rise inventory hitting record lows, homebuyers have their fingers on the pulse and builders are aggressively marketing their new openings and releases, says Trimart Research Corporation.Last month, there were around 30 new openings and
TARION: The Downside of Side Agreements
By Tarion:If it’s not included in your Agreement of Purchase and Sale, it’s not covered by TarionWhen purchasing a new home or condominium, it isn’t unusual for a homebuyer to negotiate a “side agreement” with a builder. This is when builder offers
New detached home construction surging in Ontario
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released its housing starts figures for February 2017, announcing that new home construction trended upwards with help from Ontario. Last month, Canada was on pace to hit 204,669 units this year. In
Things You Should be Wary of When Inspecting a Property
So you have finally found a property that stands out and appeals to you. What’s more, your family is happy with it too! It fits the budget, ticks all the boxes, and you can see yourself living in it for years to come.You are understandably happy, but
The Next Phase of Mixed-Use Development
As Sam Reiss mentioned earlier in September, the term “mixed-use” has been thrown around a lot lately in the new home industry. Currently, the term refers to a building with a variety of uses, from residential, to commercial, to retail - but what if
LIV: Coming To Burlington!
When there is a city as loved as Burlington, it is difficult to make an addition to it, and have that addition be an improvement, but we think that DiCarlo Homes has pulled it off with their brand new community, LIV.
Feature: Danco House Raising & Moving
Who is Danco House Raising & Moving?The second company we are featuring for this month’s theme, “Suppliers in the new home industry,” is Danco House Raising & Moving. Danco is actually more of a service than a supplier, but with some of the
You Need to Arrive Before 11 am for the Parkside Grand Opening!
For all those in search of a new home in Alliston, Poetry Living is launching your opportunity to purchase a new detached home in the final phase of an established community with a small-town feel, starting in the low $400,000s.Poetry Living’s Parkside
Condo Pro: Place your Trust in a Reputable Builder
By Barbara LawlorA happy new condominium purchaser is an educated one – someone who does the necessary homework and legwork to ensure the most value and best choice. With a home being one of the biggest decisions most people will make during their
The Real Costs of Urban Sprawl
In an article this month in the Globe and Mail, architect and urban planner Jack Diamond with policy director at Sustainable Prosperity (a University of Ottawa think tank) David Thompson authored an article considering the “true” costs of urban
