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
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
GTA High-Rise Sector: Best Q1 in 10 Years
View from King Blue The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) released its Q1-2014 report, highlighting new home sales in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).Remember how a few real estate pundits and news outlets predicted a decline in
Do You Know How Cabbagetown Got its Interesting Name?
Originally considered Toronto’s “skid row,” Cabbagetown has evolved into a “living museum” featuring some of Toronto’s most well-preserved Victorian homes, the manicured St. James Cemetery, Riverdale Farm, and a number of interesting community events
New net-zero shipping container project proposed to address growing need for affordable housing
Alberta will soon be home to a new shipping container community, designed to address the need for more affordable housing in rural communities. There are plans in place to roll out these shipping container communities in other areas across the country.
New release at Upper Valleylands in Brampton coming soon!
Can’t decide between living in Caledon or Brampton? Maybe you don’t have to choose. Fieldgate Homes just announced that a new release is coming soon at Upper Valleylands!
Triumph North's astonishing deal
SigNature Developments has just made the dream of a new condo reality for home buyers on tight budgets. Buyers can slash tens of thousands off first year carrying costs.
BILD Members Raise Over $45,000 for Habitat for Humanity GTA
Once again, the new home industry, specifically members of the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD), has outdone itself. The fifth annual Race for Humanity and 22nd annual Charity BBQ raised more than $45,000 for Habitat for Humanity
Homebuyers stepping off the sidelines as market confidence grows
I was reviewing the recent new home market figures released by Altus Group and the Building Industry and Land Development Association, and I believe the Greater Toronto Area is almost on the right track.
