Menkes Holds Informative Event About ENERGY STAR
Building performance has been a hot topic in the GTA’s new home industry, and one of the issues is that many homeowners don’t understand all the “green” features that are being included in their homes. That’s why Menkes held an event in Georgetown to
Trimart: All Signs Point to a Successful Summer for Low-Rise
With a strong first quarter and a great start to the second quarter, the new low-rise housing market is in store for a successful summer, says Trimart Research Corporation. There were 22 new site openings in April, which is 140% more than in April 2013.
MARK CULLEN: Winter Prep for Your Home Garden
Here in my zone 5 garden we have turned a significant page in the gardening year. Last week we experienced our first killing frost. This draws to our attention the fact that we are well into the autumn season. That means that we need to be thinking of
April: Walkability Month is Back!
Well, it looks like spring is finally upon us! The Weather Network is forecasting temperatures as high as 10 degrees celsius for the first couple weeks of April, and hopefully it will only get warmer from there. We know 10 degrees isn’t exactly
How You Can Own Your Home Sooner
A recent Scotiabank poll found that nearly three-quarters (72 per cent) of Canadians are taking at least one step to becoming mortgage-free sooner. The biggest advantage of paying your mortgage off sooner is the amount of interest you would save. A
Shaun White Taking up Surfing?
Shaun White, the snowboarding Olympian phenom, has just purchased a new home. Nope, it’s not a luxury chalet on his favourite Mountain (although he probably owns one of those as well), it’s a little beach home in Encinitas, California.Shaun White picked
Highway of Heroes Living Tribute: A tree for every fallen hero
When is a tree more than just a tree? The answer is when the tree is part of a memorial to honour Canada’s fallen heroes. The mission of the Highway of Heroes Living Tribute is simple: To honour Canada’s fallen by planting 117,000 trees, one for each of
Winter maintenance tips for condo dwellers
One of the benefits of living in a condo building is the lack of maintenance required on your part. This perk is especially noticeable in the winter, but there are still a few things you should keep in mind as the temperature continues to drop.
Paying respects to my son, David Reiss
In this often overwhelming time of the year, I’m asking you to step back, take a look at the bigger picture, hold the ones you love, cherish every moment you have, and understand what truly matters.
Aerial views of Losani Homes’ master-planned Central Park community in Hamilton
Last week, Newinhomes.com had the amazing opportunity to take a helicopter tour over Losani Homes’ exciting new Hamilton development, Central Park. Inspired by New York’s famous Central Park, Losani Homes’ master-planned community will be one of the
