Millennials want to buy single-family homes
Millennials may cause the next baby boom, and that means the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) needs a boost in ground-oriented, single-family housing.
Is the government really to blame for the drop in home sales?
I tend to spend money on things I don’t know how or want to do myself – car repairs, IT problems, occasional catering or housekeeping, etc. I kind of feel the same way about buying real estate. People may kvetch that real estate
Budgeting for a Home
Budgeting is a financial management discipline that is crucial if you are considering buying a home.
3 old-school home decor trends we want to see revived this year
Every season, new home decor trends are ushered into popularity as old fads fade into obscurity. But while it’s easy to abide by what’s trendy, it’s even more special when you can infuse your home with unique elements of the past, and more so when you
Changes to the Growth Plan mean fewer home choices and higher prices for Ontarians
The Proposed Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2016, alongside the Greenbelt Plan, Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and Niagara Escarpment Plan, is designed to manage growth and the protection of the natural environment.The 2016 Growth
Three Model Homes Open at Potter’s Bend in Markham!
From Fieldgate HomesFieldgate is very excited to announce that our Markham community, Potter’s Bend, now has three models for you to visit!Two of the model homes feature the Whieldon design, and the third showcases the Baker design. Each one is a 30’
2018’s top trends in the home renovation industry
National trends suggest that nearly half of Canadian homeowners will choose to renovate their properties this year (with 48% of homeowners polled by CIBC last May planning to renovate in 2017). If, like much of the country, a home renovation
What’s the Point of Home Staging?
Thinking of selling your home? It’s not as easy as it appears, but with tips from experts like Aleksandra Oleksak, Realty Queen herself, you won’t even break a sweat! Like many realtors, Oleksak is a huge home staging enthusiast and supporter,
How I’m beating the winter blues at home
I have never been ashamed to admit that winter is my least favourite season. Even though I have endured almost 20 Canadian winters, I still have a hard time adjusting to below freezing temps. This cold transition often takes a toll on how I feel, leaving
How to prepare your home for summer!
It may not feel like it right now, but summer is right around the corner. We’re sure you’re looking forward to backyard barbecues and some of you have probably opened the pool, but there are some other home maintenance tasks that you should do this month.
