‘Perfect storm’ causes record high new condo sales
The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) released its new home sales figures for June 2017, announcing another record month of new condo sales in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Though the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) just
Minto Selected for Net-Zero Energy Housing Project
As a result of the organization's long history of building more sustainable homes and communities, Minto has been selected as one of five building partners in Natural Resources Canada's (NRCan) ecoENERGY Innovation Initiative (ecoEII), led by Owens
What are Property Taxes?
Property tax. What is it and why do we have to pay it? If you own property, you are expected to pay a tax determined by the value of that property. And every year a number is provided that determines what percentage of your home's value you will be
Guelph Communities Take Over the Trimart Hot Spot
With a high volume of new openings and releases in October, the low-rise market was well stocked heading into November. Even though October saw its highest sales figures in the last nine years, there were still a number of homes available. According to
Chaz.Yorkville Tops Off in Toronto!
After two years of construction, developer 45 Charles, Project Manager Edenshaw Homes, and the PCL Constructors crew celebrated topping off at Chaz.Yorkville in Toronto.The last time we visited the Chaz site was back in August when the crew completed the
The Perfect DIY Office/Studio/Guesthouse
By Penny MunozIf you need more space for an office or studio, or even if you’re thinking of adding an addition to your home or cottage, maybe you should consider taking the space outdoors. Industrial design firm 608 Design and BLDG Workshop collaborated
Hundreds attend the VIP opening of SweetLife Condos + Towns!
Last weekend, we attended the VIP opening of SweetLife Condos + Towns by Your Home Developments. This new Toronto condo and towns project has attracted a lot of attention, not just because of its flashy branding but because of the very affordable
How to Be Prepared for Your Colour and Upgrade Appointment
Tiffany Park Homes – Westhaven Towns on Islington - Décor AreaIt has been said that how you do one thing is how you do everything. I am very much a planner. So it baffles me when some new homebuyers arrive unprepared for their colour and upgrade
Fairgate Towns has Everything You Need
Fairgate Homes is almost set to open their brand new Whitby community, Fairgate Towns. There are only 18 townhomes available, and with prices starting at $309,990, they won’t stick around long.We’ve mentioned Fairgate Towns’ great, traditional designs
5 questions move-up buyers need to ask themselves
With the rising price of housing in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and surrounding areas and the recent mortgage rule changes, first-time buyers aren’t the only ones struggling. The average price of a new low-rise home in the GTA is nearly $1 million, so
