Is it still a good time to buy in Toronto?
In my opinion, it’s still a good time to buy in Toronto. According to Swiss bank UBS, we’re on top of the world — but not in a good way. Unlike those “most livable cities” and “safest (or cleanest) big cities” surveys in which Torontonians often find
Browse the Whitby Meadows floor plans
One of the most highly anticipated new home openings of this fall is Whitby Meadows at Coronation and Taunton Rd. East by Arista Homes, DECO Homes, Fieldgate Homes, Great Gulf, OPUS Homes, and Paradise Developments. Yes, there are six builders at this
Report warns of housing bubble risk in Toronto
According to the UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index 2017, Toronto is at the greatest risk of a housing bubble burst (out of 19 other urban centres around the world). The report was published last month.Toronto was followed by Stockholm, Munich,
Glen Abbey Golf Club development proposal rejected, as expected
Remember when ClubLink, the owner of the Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, submitted a development proposal with a zoning application for residential, commercial, and office space and everyone knew it was going to get rejected? It got rejected. We’re
The CREA lowers its national resale housing market forecast and it’s Ontario’s fault
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) lowered its national resale housing market forecast for 2017 and 2018, and it’s all Ontario’s fault.The Fair Housing Plan was introduced by the Ontario government to reign in the super hot Greater Golden
What exactly affects your credit score?
On the hunt for your first home? Getting pre-approved is crucial so you are aware of how much you can afford. That way you don’t fall in love with something out of your budget. But what determines your qualifying amount? Your credit score is a major
33% of millennials plan to leave the GTA
The recent Market Manuscript Fall 2017 by Ben Myers, Senior VP, Market Research & Analytics, Fortress Real Developments, stated that 33% of millennials plan to leave the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) to find a more affordable home to purchase. If
How you live is as important as where you live
TIFF 2017 (Toronto International Film Festival) has recently come and gone. Toronto streets were alive with energy; restaurants and bars were open late, and screening locations attracted crowds. The impact that annual event has on people’s appreciation
OHBA announces the 2017 Awards of Distinction winners!
The Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) announced the 2017 Awards of Distinction winners at its annual conference at Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort. For the second consecutive year, Tridel walked away with the prestigious 2017 Ontario Home Builder
Does Toronto need a vacant home tax?
The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) this week issued a statement “urging caution” on the issue of a possible vacant home tax in Toronto, saying that a “measured approach to the issue can help to avoid any unintended consequences on the housing market
