Things to consider before hiring an interior decorator
Does the idea of spring have you dreaming up a refresh for your home? Is your vision blank? Are you having a difficult time picturing how to get to your desired outcome?
The intricacies of new condo development
You wouldn’t know it, what with the howling winds and plummeting temperatures, but spring is nearly here. We’re on daylight savings time, and the Canada Geese are coming home to roost. It’s not just flowers that bloom in the spring, but also building
A New Reason to Buy New: “Third-Hand Smoke”
Image via CTV (AP Photo/Dave Martin)Should you buy a new home or resale? The age-old question leaves most prospective homebuyers on the fence. Well, thanks to the National Post, we’ve discovered a new reason to buy new!What is third-hand smoke?According
The Benchmark: Luxury Living in Markham
One of the hottest areas for low-rise development right now is downtown Markham. You know why? Because of Remington Homes' "The Benchmark"
We are on the verge of a land use revolution!
A couple of recent developments have again shed light on the future use of land, and as seems to be the case in most futuristic developments, the roles predict a different reality than what we’re seeing today.The first, and closest to home, is the
33% of millennials plan to leave the GTA
The recent Market Manuscript Fall 2017 by Ben Myers, Senior VP, Market Research & Analytics, Fortress Real Developments, stated that 33% of millennials plan to leave the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) to find a more affordable home to purchase. If
We have to improve housing affordability for future generations
I’m sensing a lot of negativity these days - not just in the housing market, but all around the world and close to home. And you know what? I’m tired. Thank goodness the Canada Day Long weekend is coming up.
The housing market: Cooling is better than bursting
Given that the family home is not only the most expensive purchase most people will ever make, as well as their hedge against a mediocre, if not outright poverty-stricken retirement, it’s no wonder we’re obsessed with the housing market. Most of the
Lower your utility bill with these water saving tips
Summer just started and we’re already on our second heat wave. One thing that happens during the summer is that everyone’s water use goes up. So we’re sharing a few tricks to help you save water at home this summer.
New high-rise sales booming in the GTA as the new low-rise supply dwindles
The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) just released its new home sales figures for May 2016, announcing that new high-rise sales are surging due to the shrinking new low-rise inventory. According to Altus Group, BILD’s trusted
