6 things you should do at home before going on vacation this holiday season
If you’re fortunate enough to be celebrating the upcoming holiday season sunning on the beaches of Bora Bora or racing down the Alps, there is much to do before you jet off to your relaxing winter getaway. However, it’s important to remember that
Why you shouldn’t be afraid of moving in the winter
For obvious reasons, moving in the winter isn’t always your first choice. Blustery winds, slippery sidewalks and the looming fear of inclimate weather are enough to derail moving day and deter buyers until the spring.Weather aside, there are plenty of
Ice Breakers: New public art installation coming to Toronto’s Waterfront
The founders of the annual international design competition, Winter Stations, have partnered with The Waterfront Business Improvement Area (WBIA) to bring a new public art installation to Toronto’s waterfront.The temporary installations, collectively
6 amazing new home options for move-up buyers
There are a lot of questions move-up buyers should ask themselves before making a decision on a new home. Should you buy or sell first? How much space do you need? Can you actually afford it? What’s the long term goal for your family? Once you’ve
Will new low-rise sales stay strong into the winter?
Thanks to many new low-rise openings in October 2016, the Total Market Area (TMA) has seen a lot of action, says Trimart Research Corporation. The sales numbers are still coming in for October, but it’s looking like builders saw a lot of success in
How will Trump affect the Canadian housing market?
If there’s one thing we can agree on now that the US election is behind us, surely it’s that it’s been as divisive as any we’ve ever seen. For our purposes, let’s just leave the politics at that. I’m now curious about how Trump will affect the Canadian
Highway of Heroes Living Tribute: A tree for every fallen hero
When is a tree more than just a tree? The answer is when the tree is part of a memorial to honour Canada’s fallen heroes. The mission of the Highway of Heroes Living Tribute is simple: To honour Canada’s fallen by planting 117,000 trees, one for each of
First-time buyer land transfer tax rebate increasing to $4,000
The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) just announced that first-time buyers will soon receive a bigger and better land transfer tax rebate!In the 2016 Fall Economic Statement, the Government of Ontario announced that the Land Transfer Tax rebate is
How to make your home more energy efficient this winter
In some ways, winter weather is magical. Crisp air and falling snow help make the holidays a special time of year. The higher heating bills, however, are anything but magical. Thankfully, there are many free and otherwise affordable ways to make your
Matchedash Lofts in Orillia is now open!
Last month, Oakleigh launched their exciting boutique condo development, Matchedash Lofts, in Orillia. Investors, end-users, locals, friends and family all attended the presentation centre opening to view the floor plans and tour the model
