Would Ireland’s first-time buyer program work in Ontario?
We just caught wind of an unprecedented first-time homebuyer program – unfortunately, it’s not offered in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) or even Canada for that matter. You’ll have to become a citizen of Ireland to take advantage of
Top 5 real estate policies that will impact Ontario buyers in 2018
There were some game-changing moves made last year that will surely impact Ontario homebuyers in 2018. Here are five that you should know about: Principal home sales must now be reported to the CRA A capital gains tax rule
Should the province take over the TTC?
In delivering what is arguably their most progressive party platform in recent memory this weekend, Ontario PC leader Patrick Brown struck directly at Liberal voters looking to oust Kathleen Wynne from power next June. In front of 1,500 party
4 ways to build more affordable housing
According to a recent report from CIBC, the Greater Toronto Area’s (GTA) housing market is expected to become even less affordable in the coming years. So, it’s crucial that the new home building industry, municipalities, and the
The $40 billion National Housing Strategy
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in Toronto, and the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, in Vancouver, just announced a 10-year, $40 billion National Housing Strategy. The goal is to reduce
1.7 million Canadian households in inadequate housing
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and Statistics Canada released its core housing need report, announcing that 1.7 million households live in core housing need. Representing 12.7% of Canadian households, this housing need
GTA housing expected to become even less affordable
According to a new report from CIBC, the GTA housing market is on course to become even less affordable! Supply is the issue, but what's the solution?
Expenses first-time buyers should expect to pay
Most first-time buyers aren't ready for all the expenses that come with homeownership because they don't even know what they are. See them now!
‘Missing middle’ typologies are key to affordable housing
Newinhomes.com recently had the opportunity to interview Frances Martin-DiGiuseppe, Architect, OAA, AAA, MRAIC, Principal, Q4 Architects. Her firm focuses on all types of projects including residential, retail, commercial, rental, and more.
