GTA home prices may drop 10%
The Teranet-National Bank Composite House Price Index released Monday says Canadian home prices rose 2% in July 2017 over June, and 14.2% over last year. The monthly increase in Toronto was 2.1%, although the report claims there are signs of weakness in
The smart technology you need to keep your home safe
The job of protecting your home is easier than ever thanks to rapidly evolving technology. You no longer have to be tied to whole-home contracts or pay for overly elaborate, expensive systems you don’t need. The devices available now enable you to
5 new condos first-time buyers should know about
Earlier this year, we listed a few new condos in and around the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) that first-time buyers could actually afford. Well, it’s been a few months and we have another handful of new condos first-time buyers should know about. With the
7 ways to maximize every square foot of your living space
With home prices on the rise in both the new home and resale markets, buyers are turning to condos and small townhomes as more affordable options, though even these housing types are getting out of reach for some. The Building Industry and Land
How to interpret neighbourhood red flags
Thinking of moving to a new, unfamiliar neighbourhood? There are a few red flags you should watch out for, but that said, the scenario is different when you’re considering buying in a neighbourhood with a new construction development underway.First of
Losani Homes is embracing advancements in smart home automation
Losani Homes is one of the most prolific homebuilders in southern Ontario, particularly in Hamilton and the surrounding areas. With so many new home communities in the works and a history of offering smart home features to their buyers, we decided to
You can move in now at Musée at Bathurst and Adelaide!
This is your final opportunity to purchase at Musée at Bathurst and Adelaide, a new condo in Toronto by Plaza. Only a few units remain and quick closing is available, so you can move in now! The available units at Musée are all one-bedroom+den and
London housing starts surge due to affordability issues in Toronto
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released its housing starts report for July 2017, announcing a trend increase, no thanks to Toronto. In July 2017, national housing starts trended at 217,550 units, up from the 215,175 in June. The
Living Bridge: A potential solution to Toronto’s housing supply shortage
Farrow Partners’ Living Bridge concept is making waves. The interesting design reimagines the Bloor Viaduct in Toronto as a mixed-use, sustainable community. The paper, “Living Bridges: Healthy urban Infrastructure as a Multi-use Economic Asset,” was
Where to go, where to invest, and where to get inspired
Now that it’s August, I find that I’ve already accepted that summer’s over. I’m looking forward to fall and the rest of the year, and even further down the road. So I’ve put together a list of where to go, where to invest, and where to get inspired!
