Now’s the time to remember why Toronto is so special
These are strange days. Particularly in the wake of the savage attack in Quebec City and two shootings in 24 hours downtown, it’s hard to sit here and pretend that real estate matters, or mortgage rates matter. At the end of the day, it’s only people who
Will condo sales in Peel and Durham increase this year?
The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) released its condo market report for the fourth quarter of 2016, announcing that there was a double digit increase in sales growth and a double digit drop in the percentage of new listings compared to 2015. There
3 old-school home decor trends we want to see revived this year
Every season, new home decor trends are ushered into popularity as old fads fade into obscurity. But while it’s easy to abide by what’s trendy, it’s even more special when you can infuse your home with unique elements of the past, and more so when you
New low-rise sales dropping with inventory numbers
The latest report from Trimart Research Corporation announced that there were 22,338 new low-rise sales across the Total Market Area (TMA) in 2016! That’s the second highest number of sales in nine years. December sales dropped 23.7% compared to the
Home decor tricks that will boost your productivity
As January continues to speed by, we’re all coming to terms with the fact that the holidays are officially over and a new year has swiftly begun. Though we have taken down the string lights and the poinsettias have wilted, the attitude of improvement and
Kylemore celebrates 20th anniversary in the Year of the Rooster!
Last week, Kylemore Communities kicked off their 20th year in style, celebrating the Year of the Rooster! Markham-based builder, Kylemore, is well known for their master-planned, award-winning Angus Glen community, which consists of low-rise homes, two
2016 was a record year for new home sales in the GTA
According to the first report of the year from the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD), 2016 was a record year for low inventory, high prices, and high-rise condo sales in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Altus Group, BILD’s trusted
The true value of a tree
I am looking out the window of my home office and admiring the growth that occurred on the native Canadian Larch outside. This is the 10th anniversary of our move into our ‘new’ home in the country and I am reflecting on how the landscape has changed. It
Clairity 2 by Reid’s Heritage Homes sold out in just a few hours!
It looks like the strong demand for condo living has stayed steady through the holidays. Reid’s Heritage Homes recently hosted a VIP preview opening for their boutique condo in Guelph, Clairity 2, and they sold out in just a few hours! There are 63
Buyers remain confident in Ontario’s housing market
Despite the mixed forecast for Canadian economic growth in 2017, the housing market looks like it will remain stable this year, says Trimart Research Corporation. Ontario will be the country’s powerhouse as far as housing markets go, especially the Total
