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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.
All Toronto Catholic schools now equipped with AEDs thanks to partnership with The Mikey Network
The Toronto Catholic District School Board has taken important steps in making their schools a safer environment with the introduction of Automated External Defibrillators, provided by The Mikey Network.
Lower mortgage rates spur brighter outlook for resale housing market
With a strong summer coming to an end, the Canadian Real Estate Association updated its resale housing market forecast with a slightly more positive outlook for the rest of 2019 and beginning of 2020.
6 housing ideas to consider before heading to the polls in October
The Hub is called REALideas, and it has all the policy recommendations that the leading political parties should take into consideration when releasing their platforms in the coming weeks.
Now is the time to buy a detached home at Riverview Heights in Brampton
If you’re on the hunt for a new family home in Brampton, then you definitely have to check out the available detached homes at Riverview Heights by Ashley Oaks Homes.
Millennials are flocking to KiWi Condos in Hamilton
In search of affordable new home options, many millennials are leaving the Greater Toronto Area and flocking to areas like Hamilton, according to Rosehaven Homes’ sales activity at KiWi Condos.
4 ways the government can remove barriers to home ownership
With the federal election right around the corner, REALTOR® associations across Canada came together to make recommendations for all levels of government in an effort to make home ownership more attainable for Canadians.
Cityside Stouffville grand opening coming soon!
We’re counting down the days until Cityside Stouffville by DECO Homes, Fieldgate Homes, OPUS Homes, and Starlane Homes opens the sales centre doors. The big day is Saturday, September 21, 2019. Doors will open at 11 am.
How to optimize your backyard and create your own private oasis with a pergola: An ideal solution for common backyard problems
The biggest concern I come across with homeowners in these new homes is the lack of backyard privacy. Functionality of the space is another, as these backyard lots often have odd dimensions – long and narrow, short and wide or pie shaped.