Sales tax harmonization will hurt resale home market
TORONTO, March 26 /CNW/ - Ontario's REALTORS(R) say the McGuinty governments plan to harmonize the GST and PST will add over $2,000 to the cost of a real estate transaction, hurting the resale home market and prolonging the housing industry's recovery
Sales centre traffic high despite fewer home sales
According to the latest report from Trimart Research Corporation, new low-rise sales across the Total Market Area (TMA) dropped compared to last year. But, demand is clearly still strong given the high amount of sales centre traffic and successful
Grandfield Homes Introduces Oakford in Markham
Markham is already well known for its luxury detached home communities, and its reputation is about to get even stronger with Grandfield Homes bringing Oakford to Willow Heights Boulevard and Oakford Drive.At Oakford, Grandfield Homes is offering a
See what people in Toronto sacrifice to buy a home
With would-be buyers finally adjusting to the stress test and interest rates looking like their taking a breather, 2019 may be a strong year for home sales in Toronto and other major markets in Canada.
4 ways to make buying a home easier for first-time buyers
I recall seeing young couples buying new detached homes in Brampton, Markham, Mississauga, Oakville, Oshawa, all across the Greater Toronto Area and surrounding regions. Today, I’m seeing fewer and fewer first-time buyers, even in new condo sales centres.
5 ways to keep summer alive with your home decor
Summer is fleeting in the Greater Toronto Area. We get a couple months of warmer weather (sometimes too warm), and then it’s autumn in the blink of an eye.
The Early Buyer Gets the Home
Many experts will tell you that the most important step towards home ownership is getting pre-approved for a mortgage.
National Home Sales Increase Slightly in March 2014
Recently, the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) released its March 2014 statistics for national home sales. Compared to the same period last year, Canadian home sales increased slightly.From February to March, Canadian home sales increased by just
The Model Home at Caledonia Towns on the Park
Recently, Minto released a few great photos of the model home that just opened up at their townhome community, Caledonia Towns on the Park.Caledonia Towns’ model homeAccording to Minto’s blog, the model home was designed by Ida Cristello and her team.
