How I’m beating the winter blues at home
I have never been ashamed to admit that winter is my least favourite season. Even though I have endured almost 20 Canadian winters, I still have a hard time adjusting to below freezing temps. This cold transition often takes a toll on how I feel, leaving
Limited resale listings pushing more buyers to the new home market
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released its housing starts figures for July 2016, announcing that starts are trending higher across Canada.Last month, the trend measure was 201,936 units, compared to 197,847 in June. The trend is a
CREA blames stress test for fewer home sales across Canada
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) released its monthly national housing market report for April 2018, announcing a big drop in sales.
What to do in your home garden before October ends
Here is a list of things you can do to protect your garden from the harsh winter and even revitalize your soil while its buried under snow.
You have to work 6 years to afford a 650 square foot home in Toronto
The UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index 2018 was released last week, ranking Toronto third on a list of housing markets at risk of a bubble burst.
Canadian home sales continue to climb through the fall
According to the Canadian Real Estate Association, home sales reported through national MLS systems in September 2019 increased 15.5% year-over-year, and came in 18% above the six-year low hit in February 2019.
Nearly half of Gen Zers want to buy a home in the next few years
Forget millenials, it’s time to talk about Generation Z. Okay, don’t forget millennials, they are clearly still an important demographic when it comes to the economy and influence on the housing market.
Kevin James Picks up Florida Home for $18.5 Million
Kevin James, also known as “Doug Heffernan” or “Paul Blart,” has just purchased an estate in Delray Beach, Florida, for a whopping $18.5 million.This either means that Kevin James is a really, really, really, funny guy, or everyone needs to step up their
New Year’s Resolution: Save for a Down Payment on Your First Home
New Year’s resolutions - who keeps them? Almost no one. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t make one. Maybe if it were about something really important, then you’d be more likely to follow through? We’re not talking about going to the gym or swearing off
Selling prices increase for all housing types, except detached homes
The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) released its monthly resale report for October 2017, announcing a dip in Greater Toronto Area (GTA) home sales for all housing types. In total, there were 7,118 sales reported through the MLS last month, a significant
