June Theme: Sustainability
Now that June is here, the city is looking greener, the flowers have bloomed, and the parks are full of friends and families.This month, on the Newinhomes.com Blog, we’re focusing on Sustainability in the new home industry, so that we can inform everyone
What does the new mortgage rule mean for first-time buyers?
On October 17, 2016, most first-time buyers will have less borrowing power when it comes to being approved for a mortgage. Whenever less than 20% is put down on a home, the mortgage needs to be insured. The new rule states that every insured mortgage
How to help Toronto’s homeless this holiday season
All year, we focus on helping you find a new home in the Greater Toronto Area and beyond, so we want to take a moment to fill you in on how you can support the homeless this holiday season - especially since we just had an extreme cold weather alert.
IKEA Selling Residential Solar Panels
Swedish furniture and home decor giant, IKEA, has installed 250,000 solar panels on their stores across the world. Now, they are making solar panels available to the public.Solar panels at IKEAIKEA has decided to start selling residential solar panels,
The best perennials for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds
When I designed the 10-acre garden around our home, I wanted to ‘bring the wildlife to the house’ by planting lots of the best perennials right up to the residence that would attract hummingbirds, songbirds and butterflies. I can report that the plan
What would it be like if Toronto only had 25 council seats?
I was avoiding bringing it up, but alas, I could no longer resist. How municipal government operates is crucial when it comes to new home development, and since the whole situation is getting so messy, I’ve grown concerned.
Win a Mountain Bike from ParkCity Condos!
Just when you thought ParkCity Condos couldn’t get more exciting, Tobyn Park Homes launches a new contest!ParkCity Condos contestOkay, so it’s super easy. Just click here and enter your name and email address - and you’re done! Act now, the contest ends
Get Ready for Silverthorn Heights’ Grand Opening!
By Penny MunozICON Homes is ready to invite you to the highly anticipated Grand Opening of Silverthorn Heights, scheduled for noon on October 5 and 6. The Sales Centre is located at 2615 Eglinton Avenue West.With initial community meetings taking place
Condo Sales Surge in GTA Resale Market
The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) just announced that the number of resale transactions broke record highs for the third month in a row, making the second quarter of 2015 the highest selling second quarter on record.There were 11,992 home sales
Vaughan Valley Models for Sale in Woodbridge!
From Fieldgate HomesFieldgate is very excited to announce that the two beautiful model homes at our Vaughan Valley community in Woodbridge are now for sale!Calabria50’Four-bedroom+exercise room3,752 square feet$1,549,990The main highlight of the Calabria