Condo Pro: Maximize Space to Maximize Your Lifestyle
By Barbara LawlorJust as several people can weigh the same but carry a variety of shapes, so, too, can condominium suites share the number of square feet they encompass, yet live differently. New home shoppers often look at square footage as being more
The top 7 industry events of 2016
To keep you updated on all the fun stuff going on in the new home industry, we have to attend a lot of amazing parties and events. It’s a hard job, but somebody’s gotta do it. This was a pretty good year for creative shindigs, so we’re sharing our
Feature: Caesarstone Quartz Surfaces
We recently had the opportunity to chat with Domenic Oppedisano, the COO of Caesarstone. Does the name “Caesarstone” ring a bell? If you have purchased a new home recently, there is a very good chance that your countertop is made from a high quality
June 30th is the busiest moving day of the year!
According to Two Men and a Truck ® - Canada, June 30th is the busiest moving day of the entire year! On average, 4.4 million Canadians move to a new home annually, which equals approximately 1.46 million families in search of moving companies, packing
GTA Resale Market off to a Slow Start
The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) just released its January resale report for the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market.GTA resale transactionsThe number of new homes listed through the TorontoMLS system in January 2014 came in at 8,822, a 16.6%
A closer look at the bungalow townhomes at Gates of Kent in Meaford
If you’re looking to live near the shores of Georgian Bay, then you’ll be happy to hear that Reid’s Heritage Homes recently released a new block of bungalow townhomes at Gates of Kent in Meaford.Gates of Kent has been a very successful community for
Real LEGO House Being Built!
Looking for a new home? The beginning stages of the much anticipated LEGO House, by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) finally started last week (you can't live there though...).In accordance with all of BIG’s creative designs, LEGO House will be a 75-foot-tall
How to tell the difference between hardwood and laminate flooring
Whether you’re touring a new model home, walking through an open house, or just trying to impress your friends, knowing how to tell the difference between hardwood and laminate flooring can come in handy!Both types of flooring have their pros and cons.
Moving during winter doesn’t have to be a nightmare
So, you’ve decided to move during the winter, or maybe your new construction home is ready for occupancy and the builder has told you when you have to move in, and it’s in the middle of February.
What to do and what to look for during your PDI
If you’ve purchased a new construction home before, then you’ve likely participated in a pre-delivery inspection. If you’re a first-time buyer about to schedule your PDI, then you need a quick rundown on what to do and what to look for.