2018’s top trends in the home renovation industry
National trends suggest that nearly half of Canadian homeowners will choose to renovate their properties this year (with 48% of homeowners polled by CIBC last May planning to renovate in 2017). If, like much of the country, a home renovation
Losani Homes wins big this award season
With homebuilder awards season well underway, Losani Homes has been winning big. They have been recognized in the areas of product, sales, marketing and charitable endeavours. Last month, the Losani Family Foundation was honoured with the Building
Home price growth slowing, but Toronto still at risk of price acceleration
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation released its quarterly Housing Market Assessment, reporting that the country’s housing market is highly vulnerable for the eighth consecutive quarter.
Average price for a home in the GTA increases by 9.2%
The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) released its September 2015 housing market figures for the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), announcing a record number of sales for the month.There were 8,200 transactions reported through the MLS® System in September
Decorating Your First Home on a Budget
So now you have your own home and you’re all moved in. You’re probably sitting on a box full of mixed-matched possessions you don’t want to unpack because, where do you even start? Realizing the magnitude of this life-long commitment, you might want to
Guelph is the top city to buy a home: MoneySense
MoneySense just released its 2017 Where to Buy Now ranking, listing Canada’s most attractive real estate markets for investors and end-users. Topping the list is Guelph, Ontario! Thunder Bay held first place for two consecutive years, but Guelph has
2015 New Home Market Predictions by Ben Myers
When it comes to getting a clear picture of the shape of Canada’s and the Greater Toronto Area’s (GTA) new home market, Ben Myers is the one to talk to. As Senior VP, Market Research & Analytics at Fortress Real Developments, and formerly of
Branthaven Homes decorates the YWCA Hamilton for the holidays!
Earlier this year, Branthaven Homes volunteered their time at the YWCA Hamilton to help fix up 65 rooms. Recently, Branthaven’s team returned to help bring in the holiday season.“There are 65 rooms here that are occupied by ladies that are transitioning
How to prepare your home for summer!
It may not feel like it right now, but summer is right around the corner. We’re sure you’re looking forward to backyard barbecues and some of you have probably opened the pool, but there are some other home maintenance tasks that you should do this month.
When will more builders start using virtual reality to sell homes?
With more homebuyers shopping for their next new home online and builders and developers focusing more on e-communications with registrants, it makes sense that the industry is beginning to embrace the use of virtual reality (VR) technology.To learn more
