CMHC increasing mortgage insurance premiums
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) just announced that it is increasing its mortgage loan insurance premiums, effective March 17, 2017. Don’t worry, it shouldn’t affect your ability to afford a home. Mortgage loan insurance is necessary
The demand for new low-rise housing is heating up with the weather
As the weather heats up, as does the demand for new low-rise housing across the Total Market Area (TMA). We can’t explain the science behind it but warm spring days just make people want to buy homes. It’s a time for new beginnings and rebirth, which is
Construction Tour: Cranbrooke Village
We recently had the opportunity to take a construction tour of Options for Homes’ Toronto condo development, Cranbrooke Village. We met our tour guide on site; the Construction Superintendent, Emiliano Cervini of Deltera (Tridel’s construction
GTA High-Rise Sector: Best Q1 in 10 Years
View from King Blue The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) released its Q1-2014 report, highlighting new home sales in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).Remember how a few real estate pundits and news outlets predicted a decline in
Do You Know How Cabbagetown Got its Interesting Name?
Originally considered Toronto’s “skid row,” Cabbagetown has evolved into a “living museum” featuring some of Toronto’s most well-preserved Victorian homes, the manicured St. James Cemetery, Riverdale Farm, and a number of interesting community events
New net-zero shipping container project proposed to address growing need for affordable housing
Alberta will soon be home to a new shipping container community, designed to address the need for more affordable housing in rural communities. There are plans in place to roll out these shipping container communities in other areas across the country.
Blue Sky opening in Stouffville a huge success!
It’s been a busy spring for Fieldgate Homes. Just over a week ago, they sold out at Park Vista in Whitby in a single day. Then last weekend, they had a huge turnout at Blue Sky in Stouffville!
East United has broken ground (kind of) and is 100% sold out!
About a year and a half ago, Andiel Homes, Berkshire Axis, and SigNature Communities acquired an east end site on Berkeley Street, just north of King Street in Toronto. The project was branded as East United, and they’ve been making headlines ever since.
Luna Towns is raising the bar of luxury living in Thornhill
If you’re looking for a luxury freehold townhome community in Thornhill, odds are you’ve already heard of Luna Towns by Remington Homes. This high end community features 131 contemporary townhomes and there are only a few floor plans remaining! Whether
Boomers to Heat up Condo Market
Recent studies conducted by Harmony Village indicate that the condominium market will be seeing an influential boost from Ontarians looking to retire in the next five years.As the boomer generation starts looking to downsize their homes, project managers
