Canadian home sales increase for the sixth consecutive month
In August 2019, national home sales increased for the sixth month in a row, coming in 17% higher than the six-year low hit in February 2019. On a year-over-year basis, national sales jumped 5%, with significant activity in the Greater Toronto Area.
Heating the Home: Spend Money on Gifts, Not Energy Bills
On the bright and balmy day of December 21st, we officially began the winter season. Though the temperature may have been deceptively warm, homeowners should not expect this unseasonably mild weather to last forever. Next week, The Weather Channel is
A New Gadget to Make Your Home Healthier
Via Tech CrunchRecently, we discussed how a few Toronto developers are incorporating the latest technology in their condo projects to appeal to homebuyers. We’re seeing everything from state-of-the-art gaming rooms to fibre optic wiring being
TARION: Get to Know Your New Home Warranty
By TarionIf you’re thinking about buying a new home, you’ll soon be introduced to a whole new vocabulary – agreements of purchase and sale, addendums, and Tarion. If you aren’t already familiar with Tarion, you’ll want to be. Tarion is the regulator of
How Home Staging Began…And Why It’s Not Interior Decorating
By Lisa ReisI’m not sure where specifically staging got started, but I certainly have a first-hand account of how it evolved into what it is today. I was exposed to staging at a very young age and it left a very positive impact on me, so much so that I
GTA home prices may drop 10%
The Teranet-National Bank Composite House Price Index released Monday says Canadian home prices rose 2% in July 2017 over June, and 14.2% over last year. The monthly increase in Toronto was 2.1%, although the report claims there are signs of weakness in
Home Insurance - Protect Your Family
Congratulations! You're making the move from your family home to an exciting, new, adult lifestyle community. You've spent considerable time and effort in choosing the right community for you and the same consideration should be given to the insurance
Are we witnessing the death of the starter home?
Just when you thought it was impossible, the Toronto housing market hit yet another record-breaking month in April. Inventory hit an all-time low and prices hit an all-time high, says the latest from the Building Industry and Land Development Association
Average selling price of a Greater Toronto Area home will exceed $800,000 in 2019
The Toronto Real Estate Board released its 2019 Market Year in Review and Outlook report, predicting more sales, higher prices, and tight supply.
How to Prevent Ice Damming on Your New Home
The temperature is rapidly dropping, and the Weather Network is predicting a lot of snow and a deep freeze for the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) later this week. Of course, it wouldn’t be a Canadian winter without a few big dumps of snow. We recently posted
