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Green Ontario Fund helps you save money and fight climate change at home Image

Green Ontario Fund helps you save money and fight climate change at home

The province of Ontario just announced the Green Ontario Fund, a new program to help you save money and fight climate change at home with rebates for energy-efficient renovations and upgrades. Buildings in Ontario generate nearly 25% of

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Pemberton sells more high-rise suites than any other GTA builder in 2017 Image

Pemberton sells more high-rise suites than any other GTA builder in 2017

Time and Space As we continue our look back at the best of 2017, we need to focus in on one builder/ developer in particular – Pemberton Group. Why do we need to highlight Pemberton? According to independent research conducted

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Local Planning Appeal Tribunal replacing the OMB

The province of Ontario just passed legislation that should give communities a stronger voice when it comes to development and the future of their neighbourhoods. The Build Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017, will replace the

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Thinking of putting your secondary suite on Airbnb? Think again! Image

Thinking of putting your secondary suite on Airbnb? Think again!

Toronto city council voted last week to regulate short-term rentals in the city, making it harder for Airbnb listers to make a few bucks on vacation rentals. The new regulations will let homeowners rent only their principal residence; rentals of entire

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8 steps to build your own Christmas tree box stand

Want to take your Christmas decorations to the next level? If you’re a confident handyman (or woman!) then this homemade Christmas tree box stand should be no problem!   1) Measure first   Before you start, first make sure

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Things you need to secure a mortgage

Starting January 1, 2018, all uninsured mortgages will have to undergo a stress test, meaning you need to be approved at 2% higher than your agreed upon rate. This news has many people scrambling to secure a mortgage before the end of the year,

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New short-term rental regulations coming in 2018

The City of Toronto just announced a new bylaw to regulate short-term rentals. The new bylaw was mostly brought on by the growth of Airbnb in Toronto. The bylaw allows homeowners and tenants to operate short-term rentals in their principal

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The most memorable industry events of 2017

Every year, the Newinhomes.com team has the pleasure of attending numerous industry events. While we enjoy them all, there are a few that stand out either because we had a great time or because it celebrated a certain milestone and impacted the

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Low evidence of overbuilding in Toronto

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) just released its housing starts report for November 2017, announcing a surge in multiple-unit construction, partially thanks to Toronto. The housing starts trend for all of Canada last

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Using wood accents to warm up your living space

Temperatures are starting to stay below zero! The winter months can often leave your living space feeling equally as cold. Heavier blankets is the obvious solution, but you can also warm things up with wood accents. Wood adds a natural feeling of

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