3 factors discouraging millennials from buying a home
For as long as I can remember, family, friends, and financial experts alike have cautioned me to stay under my parents’ roof for as long as possible; heretofore, my optimistic foresight led me to kindly disregard their advice. I always thought that
There are a number of factors contributing to the success of the new home market
Housing starts have stayed steady in Canada and somewhat steady in Ontario, though Toronto saw a decline. CMHC says that the lack of listings in the Toronto CMA resale market has caused a spill over of buyers to the new home market, which kept detached
Why fall is the best time for planting in your home garden
Fall is the best time for planting. We have been saying this in the business for almost 25 years now – ever since growers started producing trees, shrubs and evergreens in containers. I like planting now and generally, I have more success with September
Options for Homes’ St. Patty’s Day Event
On March 17, 2013 (St. Patrick’s Day), we attended a very special event hosted by Options for Homes at their condo development 60 and 61 Heintzman (near Keele and Dundas).Upon entering the lobby, we were greeted by a group of smiling leprechauns, one of
Canadian home prices expected to rise this year, fuelled by Toronto real estate
If you were waiting for home prices to drop before buying, you may have missed your chance. There was a slight cooling period through 2018 and even earlier this year, but according to a new study, prices are on the rise.
New home construction holds steady following 10-year high
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released its housing starts report for January 2018, announcing steady new home construction continuing from last year. The housing starts trend for January 2018 was 224,865 units, compared
The new home industry’s top sustainability milestones of 2016
It’s pretty safe to say that sustainable building and design is no longer a trend. The new wave of young homebuyers are willing to put in the time to understand why an energy efficient home makes more sense for not only their lifestyles but for the
Quick ways to protect your home from extreme cold
There is a special weather alert for the City of Toronto. The cold snap is expected to last from today through Saturday. Even after the weekend, the temperatures will remain in the negatives over the next couple weeks. It will be
Behind the Scenes at the Geranium Homes Hard Hat Tour
Attendees check out Geranium’s draft-proofing.Being an innovative homebuilder, Geranium Homes hosted a Hard Hat Tour for homebuyers and prospective purchasers. The tour was led by Louie Morizio, Vice President of Geranium Homes, as well as Brent Shaw,
The Luxurious Fonthill Model Home is Now Open!
Over the last couple weekends, Zeina Homes celebrated the grand opening of their new model home in their stunning Fonthill community. The Mayor of Pelham, Dave Augustyn, and a few local councillors joined the Zeina team in the celebration.We have to hand
