7 tips for throwing a successful garage sale
Whether you’re strapped for cash or needing space, hosting a successful garage sale is a fun and efficient way to earn extra money without venturing beyond your driveway. Once spring cleaning is complete and summer is in full effect, many often feel
Only a few units remain at Appleby Gardens Condos in Burlington!
Last weekend, LJM Developments hosted the Spring Into Your New Condo Inventory Closing Sale, celebrating the completion of Appleby Gardens Condos in Burlington. There was a great turnout thanks to some amazing incentives, and now only a few units remain!
Housing starts take a downward turn in Toronto
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released its May 2016 housing starts figures, announcing that the national trend declined last month. In May, Canadian housing starts trended at 191,000 units, down from 194,950 in April. The trend is a
Why you should plant some roses this summer
There are roses and then there are roses. For some reason we group all members of the Rosa family together without distinguishing the vast differences in their flowering, disease resistance, fragrance and overall performance. Fact is, there are a few
New retirement residence The Sumach by Chartwell breaks ground in Regent Park
Yesterday, we had the opportunity to attend the official groundbreaking of The Sumach by Chartwell, a new retirement rental residence in Regent Park that Chartwell is developing in partnership with The Daniels Corporation. With more than 25,000
Have you ever noticed how much prime real estate banks occupy?
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released its annual Mortgage Consumer Survey this week, and as in just about any other business, one finding is that we’re increasingly shopping for mortgages online. It’s no longer even a trend —
Brampton still on top with the most new low-rise sales
After a very busy spring season of new low-rise sales across the Total Market Area (TMA), Brampton maintains its top spot with 2,384 sales so far this year, according to Trimart Research Corporation. Milton is following from a distance with 689 sales,
There’s a new model home now open at Harbour Pointe!
It’s no secret that the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is becoming too expensive for some homebuyers, which is why many families and retirees are extending their search to the outskirts, where they are discovering hidden gems like Harbour Pointe in
A condo unit in the 905 is the most affordable option for buyers
Last week, the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) released its monthly resale housing figures for May 2016, announcing another record month of sales and shortage of listings. There were 12,870 home sales reported through the MLS last month, which is 10.6%
5 air conditioning alternatives to keep your home cool this summer
Meteorologists are predicting a hot, hazy and humid summer. And though it’s easy to idealize the summer months after enduring a long winter, heavy perspiration and heat stroke are no joke. Therefore, it’s imperative that you equip your home with ways to
