Nearly half of Canadian parents plan to help their kids buy a home
The Housing Affordability Survey, a Leger poll of more than 1,500 Canadians, commissioned by FP Canada, discovered that 48% of parents with children under 18 years of age intend to assist with the purchase of a first home.
Should Canadian home buyers consider using the FTHBI?
First announced back in March in the last federal budget, the FTHBI has been the point of some debate, both for how the program is structured, and for some of the restrictions it places on home buyers who may wish to use it.
Will Strong Economic Activity Drive New Home Sales in the GTA?
As expected, the Bank of Canada maintained its overnight rate at 0.75%, announced Trimart Research Corporation in their latest report. The Bank of Canada is calling for strong growth throughout the remaining months of 2015. Lower oil prices are having a
There’s a new model home now open at Harbour Pointe!
It’s no secret that the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is becoming too expensive for some homebuyers, which is why many families and retirees are extending their search to the outskirts, where they are discovering hidden gems like Harbour Pointe in
New home releases expected to slow despite inventory shortage
Traditionally, summer is a slow period for new home releases and openings across the Total Market Area (TMA), but since inventory levels have fallen so low and demand is so strong, there was a time when we thought that builders would continue to release
Lora Bay: Grand Opening and New Model Home!
The time is approaching. People should be lining up. It's coming Saturday, March 31st. We hope you're ready.
You don’t have to wait until the spring to buy a home
I woke up yesterday to an internet meme that showed a vertically split panel; on one side was Bette Midler, mouth wide in presumed excitement, captured from her role in Hocus Pocus; on the other, a similar pose showing Will Ferrell in Elf. On the left it
Brampton New Home Market Continues to Shine
According to Trimart Research Corporation, new low-rise sales in the Total Market Area (TMA) saw a 2.7% year-over-year increase in December 2014. With over 20,000 new low-rise sales, 2014 was the highest selling in the last six years. Greater Toronto saw
Zancor Homes Previews the Final Phase of Brooklin’s Forest
For the past couple years, Brooklin’s Forest by Zancor Homes has been Brooklin’s prestige community, and last weekend, Zancor released The Parkview Collection, the community’s grand finale.The Preview Appointment Weekend was well attended by couples and
Habitat for Humanity, Northumberland Benefits from Geranium Homes' Success
From right: Gwyer Moore and Meaghan Macdonald of Habitat for Humanity, Northumberland accept the cheque from Boaz Feiner, Sue Webb Smith and the Geranium team.Geranium Homes recently presented a cheque in the amount of $5,500 to support Habitat for
