71% of first-time buyers use their own savings for a down payment
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released the results of its annual Mortgage Consumer Survey, announcing some not-so-shocking statistics about first-time buyers. The survey was completed by 3,002 mortgage consumers that participated in
Arista Homes offers the best customer service in Ontario!
If you’re wondering which builder in Ontario offers the best customer service, the answer is officially Arista Homes, who recently received the Tarion 2017 Homeowners’ Choice Award, Large Volume Builder of the Year. “Providing exceptional customer
Price growth remains strong despite substantial increase in listings
The Toronto Real Estate Board released its resale housing market figures for May 2017, announcing that price growth remains strong despite a substantial increase in listings. In May 2017, there were 10,196 sales reported by Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
You should keep a close eye on Cambridge real estate
As reported recently by Trimart Research Corporation, new low-rise sales dipped in April 2017 compared to last year across the Total Market Area (TMA). However, one area that did see some action was the Golden Triangle Region, specifically Cambridge!
2 summer incentives at Minto Westside in Toronto!
Minto Westside in Toronto’s King West neighbourhood was quick to jump into summer! Minto is currently offering two special summer-inspired incentives at Minto Westside; Deck Out Your Patio and Take the Plunge (both with purchase of a condo suite).Deck
Coppin Forest Estates offers true luxury living in Uxbridge
With new low-rise prices surging across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), it’s become difficult to distinguish between $1 million homes and true luxury homes. One thing we know for sure is Coppin Forest Estates in Uxbridge by Oxford Developments is a true
New summer home tips and advice coming soon!
Now that it’s June, summer is on everyone’s mind. We’ve already had some days get above 20 degrees celsius and even a couple above 30. For the whole month, we’ll be featuring new summer home tips, focusing on neighbourhood walkability, outdoor condo
A crash course on buying new construction homes
It’s been a while since we provided a few tips and notes about buying new construction homes. Whether you’re buying your first home or you’re buying direct from the builder or developer for the first time, the list below will be helpful! 1) Registering
Rosehaven Homes celebrates 25 years of excellence
2017 marks the 25th anniversary of Rosehaven Homes, one of the Greater Toronto Area’s (GTA) most distinguished and well respected builders. You can learn a lot being in the industry for that long, so we got in touch with President of Rosehaven Homes,
Are we all actually real estate addicts?
Interesting read by Ian McGugan in the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business this week: “Face it, Canada — you’re a real estate addict, and no one wants a cure.”As the percentage of Canadians who own their own homes hits 70%, the majority of the population
