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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
DUNDEE 360 sets sights on Yorkville and Midtown Toronto
Newinhomes.com recently had the opportunity to meet Chris Markovic, the Vice President of Marketing and Business Development, DUNDEE 360 Real Estate Corporation. As a major player in the residential, hotel and resort development industry, we
7 ways the new home industry gave back in 2017
Every year, members of the new home industry give back to the community in a variety of ways, with food drives, golf tournaments, social media contests, marathons, and more. Now that we’re approaching the end of the year and the holiday
Home sales and average price drop in November
The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) released its monthly resale figures for November 2017, announcing a drop in sales and average selling price. There were 7,374 sales in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) reported through the MLS system last
