Ontario home prices need to drop more than $300,000 to be affordable for millennials
A new study by Generation Squeeze in Vancouver found average home prices in Canada need to drop by nearly 50% for a typical 25-34 year-old (let’s call them millennials) to afford an 80% mortgage on an average priced home. Or, their earnings need to double
Beyond the Plan: A Guide to Knowing Which Floor Plan is Your Home
Floor plan translated into living space (LUX Design)By Bora Mihalyi Design Editor at LUX DesignYou walk into a showroom. It's almost a transcending experience. The outside world gets quiet and soft music fills your ears. A beautiful and ridiculously nice
New 36’ detached homes coming soon to Cobblestones in South Brampton
With news that home sales activity is on the rebound this year, it’s not surprising to see that Fieldgate Homes is riding the wave, following up their recent success at Blue Sky in Stouffville with a highly anticipated release at Cobblestones.
Laura DeGasperis of CountryWide Homes
Hero name: Sales & Marketing LiaisonAllegiance: CountryWide HomesSecret Identity: Laura DeGasperisAge: 27Time Active: 1 yearOrigin Story:Laura has been at her current position at CountryWide Homes for just one year, but she has been a part of the
It’s easy to decorate your new home on a small budget
You have to pay the bank, you need to eat, and you don’t want to get on a lawyer’s bad side. That leaves a small budget for decorating your new home, but don’t worry, we got you covered.
Minto 30 Roe New Home Buyers Seminar
One of the most stressful events in someone’s life can be purchasing a home, especially if it’s the first time. Sorting through the confusing language and the negative headlines in the media about the market can be overwhelming – it’s pretty
Homes By DeSantis raises $100,000 for the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital Foundation
On August 18, Homes By DeSantis hosted the Summer Street Party in downtown Grimsby in support of the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital Foundation. There was a great turnout, making the first annual event a huge success!
What to do with pets when selling your home
Are you thinking of selling your home, but are concerned that your pet’s presence may turn away potential buyers? There are nearly 80,000 licenced dogs and cats in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), so some may assume that prospective purchasers wouldn’t
Winter proofing your home
Winter-proofing your home is the first thing that should be done once fall is over.
5 new home communities for empty nesters
It’s been a while since we shared a collection of new home communities for empty nesters. As Ontario’s housing market takes a breather and more high density communities are being built outside of major urban centres, there are many options for empty
