How to Choose the Right New Home Builder
By Mark SalernoWhen you decide to buy a brand new house or condominium, choosing the right builder is as important as choosing your home. When you purchase a home, you also “buy” the company that will build it. Your satisfaction will depend on their
How to thaw and prevent frozen pipes in your home
In the last week, the City of Toronto received more than 200 calls from residents because their water wasn’t working. According to a release from the City, more than 90% of the water issues were due to frozen pipes on private property.
How to make your balcony feel like home
There are thousands of condo dwellers in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) not taking advantage of their outdoor space. And honestly, we understand why. The concrete floor, metal railing, and glass panelling doesn’t always make for the most inviting
How to downsize without renting a storage unit
When it comes time to downsize, getting rid of extra belongings is a must, much to the chagrin of closet hoarders and the overly sentimental, who hold on to insignificant accessories because they’re vaguely associated with happy milestones (“That’s the
How to read your new home floorplans
Q: When reading real estate floor plans, what are some things to keep in mind to make sure I know exactly what I'm getting'
How are millennials affording new homes and condos in the GTA?
With the Altus Group statistics released by BILD for May 2018 noting that the benchmark price for new single-family homes was $1,144,191 and for high-rise $758,370, one has to wonder how first-time buyers are making their way into the market.
How will Brexit affect Canadian housing markets?
The word of the week has got to be “Brexit.” Unless you’ve been living on a remote island in the South Pacific, you know that Great Britain voted to exit the European Union. Since the vote, every feed, timeline and old-fashioned print pub has been awash
How much is real estate close to TTC Stations?
Torontonians may have their fair share of gripes about our local transit system – but love or hate the TTC, the truth is, it pays to own real estate with easy access to a subway or LRT stop.
What is a home equity line of credit and how does it work?
If you currently own a home, you should look into a home equity line of credit. There are a number of reasons why it would make sense for you to take advantage of this product that most major lenders offer.
How much is too much to pay for a tiny home?
Tiny houses have been making a big splash in the world of homeownership. As these pint-sized abodes grow in popularity, so does the demand for the people that build them.
