You only have a few more days to complete these fall home maintenance tasks
So long sweet summer, it’s officially fall. While you were savouring the last few warm days we have here in the Greater Toronto Area, you probably didn’t get around to doing too much home maintenance. Well, the time is now.
New single-family home sales continue to climb, but activity remains below long-term levels
August was a slow month for the Greater Toronto Area’s new home market, but that’s normal for this time of year. On a year-over-year basis, activity increased for the new single-family home segment, but sales were still low considering historical levels.
See what new home industry professionals worry about with 2020 right around the corner
Affordability is top of mind for most homebuyers in the Greater Toronto Area, but what do new home industry professionals worry about with 2020 right around the corner?
The Cityside Stouffville grand opening was a huge success!
The Cityside Stouffville grand opening by DECO Homes, Fieldgate Homes, OPUS Homes, and Starlane Homes was one of the most highly anticipated new home events of the year, so we had to head up to Stouffville to check it out for ourselves.
8 fall fashion trends to inspire your home décor
Did you know that tracking fashion trends is a great way to forecast the next big thing in home décor? These tips will transform you and your home into a trendsetter among your friends.
Ontario struggling the most with Canada’s rental affordability crisis
Thanks to the 2019 Canadian Rental Housing Index, we now have a better picture of the rental affordability crisis in Canada, and it hits hard in Ontario. Of the top 20 federal ridings with the worst rental affordability challenges, 11 are in Ontario.
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.
Central Park Tower now the tallest residential building in the world
Topping out at 1,550 feet, Central Park Tower in New York City by Extell Development Company is now the tallest residential building in the world.
See how much government fees increase new homes prices in the Greater Toronto Area
There’s been a lot of focus recently on the lack of supply and strong demand driving up home prices in the Greater Toronto Area, but there are other factors to consider: government fees, taxes, and charges.
The gig economy should change mortgage lending practices
The Canadian Real Estate Association launched REALideas recently in anticipation of the federal election. One of the points they made is that mortgage lending needs to be updated to better serve those participating in the gig economy.
