New homes in Vaughan earn LEED Platinum status
A joint effort by the Building Industry and Land Development Associate (BILD) and Toronto and Region Conservation (TRCA) has earned the designation of Platinum in the Leadership Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Canada for Homes program by the Canada
Menkes builds the first LEED Silver home in Halton Hills
With the beginning of the year still on our minds, we’ve noticed that sustainable design in the home industry has surpassed being a trend and is quickly becoming the norm. If it’s not the norm, it’s surely becoming very important to homebuyers,
Buying Your First Home - Part Two
By Sarah O`ConnorDollars and Sense:Narrowing your focus and sweating the small stuffNow that you have an idea of what you want and what you can afford, the fun can really begin. Based on the long list of developments you generated thanks to the Toronto
50% of millennials plan to buy a home in the next two years
According to a recent survey conducted by Ipsos for the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), 32% of Canadians are likely to buy a home within the next two years. This percentage is 7 points higher than last year and the increase is thanks to millennials.
August: Home Selling Month
If you’re a regular follower of the Newinhomes.com Blog, you understand that we’re all about helping homebuyers find the perfect home, and occassionally throwing in a few tid bits about interesting designs and decor ideas.Something that we don’t focus on
Toronto home prices outpacing Sydney and Vancouver
According to a recent study, Sydney, Australia’s home prices are the fastest growing in the world...except for in Toronto. That’s right, the study says Toronto price growth is the greatest out of all major cities (populations of 1 million or more). While
VIDEO: Maintaining Your New Home with Tips from Tarion
As a new homeowner you might be unsure of what maintenance procedures you need to conduct and when. Not to worry! This Tarion educational video will guide you through each season discussing the importance of home maintenance, providing valuable tips and
Is rainwater harvesting the right fit for you and your home?
When you think of spring, you probably think of the warm sun, blooming flowers and foliage, and colourful gardens. Well, in order for life to grow, there needs to be some rain, and spring in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) usually brings a lot of it. So,
Town Central by Emery Homes: Sold Out!
We remember it like it was yesterday: on May 10, 2013, we attended the Preview Opening of Emery Homes’ latest Pickering community, Town Central. Well, in just a few short months, Town Central has completely sold out! Not bad for a summer’s work.Town
Home maintenance tasks to tackle in August
In July, Tarion Warranty Corporation recommends airing out damp basements, cleaning your air conditioner, checking exhaust fans, checking your water heater for leaks, checking and resetting your ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI), and more!
