National home sales fall for the fourth month in a row
The Canadian Real Estate Association released its national home sales results for December 2018, marking the fourth consecutive monthly decline in sales activity.
Tridel to Alter Urban Living in Toronto’s Garden District
Anyone involved in the new home industry and real estate in general has already heard of Tridel’s new Toronto condo, Alter. With such slick branding and a recently released rendering, Alter has been the talk of the town!Just last week, Tridel released
Greenough Harbour: An Amazing Coastal Home
If you are looking for an amazing coastal home in Bruce Peninsula, then Greenough Harbour by Reid's Heritage Homes is a must see.
Toronto Development Charges Increasing
It’s a new year - you know what that means? Development Charges (DCs) are going to see another jump soon. For many years, fluctuating DCs have been a hot topic in the Greater Toronto Area’s (GTA) new home market scene, mostly because it affects
5 smart home announcements at CES 2016
CES is in full swing and the industry’s most innovative companies are gathering in Las Vegas to showcase the latest in consumer technology. Over the past few years, the Internet of Things has been the biggest trend at CES, appearing in the auto industry,
Buying Your First Home - Part One
By Sarah O`ConnorHead vs. Heart:Considering what you want and what you can affordSo you think you're ready to buy your first home. This is an exciting time in a person's life, but the process can be rather intimidating (to say the least).Where do you
Mississauga Backing off Land Transfer Tax...For Now
Last week, we wrote about the City of Mississauga’s plan to start charging a land transfer tax, one that would add thousands of dollars to the price of a new home in Mississauga. We felt that it was unfair, and illogical, since no new services were being
5 ways the homebuying experience has changed in 2016
When it comes to the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market - and Canada as a whole - the homebuying process changed quite a bite this year. From new mortgage rules to new taxes, surprise election results, and advances in technology, buying a home
Wayne Gretzky Selling Thousand Oaks Home
By Penny MunozLooks like “The Great One” (aka Wayne Gretzky) is expecting an impressive pay day. Having reached a tentative deal on the millions owed to him as the former head coach and director of hockey operations for the Phoenix Coyotes is not the
Losani Homes embraces accessible design at Central Park in Hamilton
A decade ago, accessible design was an afterthought in the new home industry. Those in need of accessibility features were forced into expensive upgrades and time consuming retrofit projects. At Central Park in Hamilton, Losani Homes is changing that way