Housing starts in Toronto are slowing down but remain stable
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released its housing starts figures for September 2016, announcing that every region of Canada experienced an upward trend except for Ontario.The trend measure for last month’s national housing starts
Essential tips that will improve your condo petiquette
Nothing is more annoying than an unruly neighbour. Whether they’re too loud, too rambunctious or just can’t grasp reasonable boundaries, this can prove to be a trying feat, especially when the neighbour in question is an animal (literally). Have you ever
First-time buyers are flocking to Daniels FirstHome™ Sunny Meadow in Brampton!
The weekend everyone has been waiting for is almost here! Daniels FirstHome™ Sunny Meadow in Brampton will go on sale on Saturday, October 15th at 8 am sharp! Yesterday, Daniels started previewing Sunny Meadow to registrants and the public. There are
4 things you didn’t know about downsizers
When you think of downsizers, what comes to mind? You’re probably picturing an elderly couple in a very large home with multiple empty bedrooms. That’s most likely accurate, but what you don’t realize is that when it comes to the actual act of
The top 5 builders with the most new low-rise sales
The latest report from Trimart Research Corporation announces that new low-rise sales surged in September across the Total Market Area (TMA). The numbers are still coming in, but thanks to the numerous openings and releases, you should expect a high
When will all new homes be powered by solar shingles?
Solar shingles via electrek.coOntarians have been up in arms about the price of power for some time now, as we’ve weathered repeated rate hikes. Statistics Canada says the price of electricity has outstripped overall inflation by about eight times. The
A step-by-step guide to finishing your basement
As you've probably noticed in just about every home magazine and on many of your favourite HGTV shows, finishing your basement is always a worthwhile project.According to the experts on HGTV, finishing your basement makes sense for many reasons: It
What does the new mortgage rule mean for first-time buyers?
On October 17, 2016, most first-time buyers will have less borrowing power when it comes to being approved for a mortgage. Whenever less than 20% is put down on a home, the mortgage needs to be insured. The new rule states that every insured mortgage
Geranium Homes hosts their annual Community BBQ in Stouffville!
Geranium’s Team puts on a great homeowner eventRecently, Geranium Homes hosted its annual Community Barbecue for their Stouffville homeowners. More than 400 people congregated in the large central park in The Neighbourhoods of Cardinal Point community
How to host a holiday dinner in a condo
We all look forward to celebrating the holidays with family and friends; similarly, we all dread hosting them. Whether you’re spending all your money on supplies, spending all of your time cleaning up, or spending the entire duration of the party tending
