The lowdown on purchasing your first home together
Thinking of buying your first home? We had the opportunity to catch up with a couple, Joan (31) and Larry (27) (names changed for privacy), who recently purchased their first home together at Minto Westside at Front and Bathurst in Toronto. Joan and
Santa Claus is Coming to OPUS Homes!
By Penny MunozOpus Homes is inviting you to join Santa Claus Saturday November 30, 2013 at the Brampton Presentation Centre to have a look at their incredible selection of semis, townhomes and singles available at both Upper Mount Pleasant and
Frank Lloyd Wright Home 74 Years in the Making
By Penny MunozOne of the six unfinished Usonian homes designed 74 years ago was finally completed recently on the Florida Southern College campus. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright to be affordable houses in the mid-1930’s depression era, many of these
Saving for a Home
Getting a down payment and your finances in order is one of the hardest things when buying a home.
Heating the Home: Spend Money on Gifts, Not Energy Bills
On the bright and balmy day of December 21st, we officially began the winter season. Though the temperature may have been deceptively warm, homeowners should not expect this unseasonably mild weather to last forever. Next week, The Weather Channel is
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
Coming Soon: Rise Condominiums
We, at the Toronto Star's NewInHomes.com, are very pleased to be informed that Reserve Properties' new development, Rise Condominiums, is moving along smoothly.
Selling prices increase for all housing types, except detached homes
The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) released its monthly resale report for October 2017, announcing a dip in Greater Toronto Area (GTA) home sales for all housing types. In total, there were 7,118 sales reported through the MLS last month, a significant
Buying Your First Home - Part Two
By Sarah O`ConnorDollars and Sense:Narrowing your focus and sweating the small stuffNow that you have an idea of what you want and what you can afford, the fun can really begin. Based on the long list of developments you generated thanks to the Toronto
Conquer the Clutter - Getting Your Home Organized
Nobody wants to clean the clutter in their home, but with a few tips, the job can get done quickly and easily.