New low-rise supply now increasing while sales drop
According to the latest report from Trimart Research Corporation, new low-rise sales across the Total Market Area (TMA) dropped by 26%, while inventory jumped nearly 28%. There is now 2.9 months of new low-rise inventory in the TMA. The West Region,
Average price of a new detached home in the GTA nears $2 million
The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) released its new home sales figures for May 2017, announcing that the province's Fair Housing Plan has done little to cool the new home market in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). There were
Is it time to invest in Yellowknife’s condo market?
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) recently released its Northern Housing Report, highlighting Whitehorse, Yellowknife, and Iqaluit. Looking at the figures, some speculators may be interested in investing in Yellowknife’s condo market!
Foreign buyer activity on the rise in Montreal
Before the foreign buyer tax was even implemented in Ontario, some overseas investors started looking elsewhere for good opportunities. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Montreal is showing signs of being the next hot spot
4 terrific terrarium tips for your small space
On a recent stroll along Queen West, I came across an ethereal plant boutique. Somewhere between the lush greenery and the in-house juice bar, I stumbled upon the coolest terrariums that I had ever seen; confirming that I had entered millennial
New home construction in the GTA produces $5.2 billion in wages
There’s been plenty of talk and headlines about the Greater Toronto Area’s (GTA) housing market cooling, and it looks like we are in store for a gentle correction. When the market cools, there are less sales and less construction, so what does that mean
Celebrate Canada 150 with the SESQUI 360° film experience
We were fortunate enough to be invited to an advanced screening of HORIZON before today’s official launch of the 360° Cinematic Dome Tour. Ontario150, the City of Toronto, The Daniels Corporation, and Toronto Community Housing (TCH) partnered up to
Will millennials put an end to NIMBYism?
Say what you want about the oft-maligned millennials, but they may well be the generation that puts an end to NIMBYism for good.The “not in my backyard” attitude that has historically hampered development in some of the city’s most desirable
5 ways to transform your fireplace into a summer design element
Your fireplace is not just for winter anymore! Or at least it doesn’t have to be. Everyone loves a toasty fire on those chilly winter evenings, but when summer begins, your wintertime asset is no longer needed. In fact, it often acts as a blank vessel
New home supply continues to drop leading into summer
The latest report from Trimart Research Corporation announces that new low-rise sales across the Total Market Area (TMA) are still dropping as we approach summer. The TMA includes the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Simcoe County, the Golden Triangle, and
