Options for Homes’ St. Patty’s Day Event
On March 17, 2013 (St. Patrick’s Day), we attended a very special event hosted by Options for Homes at their condo development 60 and 61 Heintzman (near Keele and Dundas).Upon entering the lobby, we were greeted by a group of smiling leprechauns, one of
Adding solar panels to your home could increase its value
Thinking of installing a solar power system? It could be more than worth it when it comes time to sell as energy efficiency becomes more and more important to homebuyers.
4 steps to the best home garden ever
Producing the very best garden calls for a plan. Now is the time of year to take action. These are my top tips for creating your best home garden ever!1) PruneThis is a great time of year to prune most any fruiting trees, especially apples, peaches,
Don’t let market uncertainty prevent you from buying your dream home
Toronto recently plummeted in a global ranking of housing markets. Is it a bad thing? Is it a sign of things to come? I think it might be a good thing. Having the hottest market sometimes means there are more people who can’t afford a home.
Lifetime’s Lifeline Foundation Takes Home the Cup
As Toronto’s first major snowfall gently blanketed the city recently, residents rushed from work, school, and last-minute errands into the comfort of their homes. However, not everyone was able to brush the snow off their shoulders as they arrived on
Spring Into Action: Get your home ready for warm weather!
We’re excited to launch our second Spring Into Action series, focusing on home tips related to the amazing spring weather that will hopefully become more consistently warm in the weeks to come (though the forecast is not encouraging). We realize we all
August and September to be Huge for the New Home Market
The latest report by Trimart Research Corporation announces that the Total Market Area’s (TMA) new low-rise market will stay strong through July thanks to over 20 new openings and releases in June. As far as new openings and releases go for July, the
Prevent Your Home’s Water Pipes from Freezing!
If you live in North America, you’ve recently heard the term “polar vortex” used either online, in the paper, or during random conversation by the water cooler. Basically, the weather is setting records and you’re wearing three sweaters under your
7 ways the new home industry gave back to the community in 2015
Homebuilding has become so much more than simply building houses and towers. It’s about establishing and supporting strong communities. Throughout 2015, builders, developers, and other new home industry members have contributed to the communities in
Frank Lloyd Wright Home 74 Years in the Making
By Penny MunozOne of the six unfinished Usonian homes designed 74 years ago was finally completed recently on the Florida Southern College campus. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright to be affordable houses in the mid-1930’s depression era, many of these
