Why you don’t have to be afraid of a Toronto housing bubble
In a research note released to clients last week, Bank of Montreal chief economist Douglas Porter says that, with home prices up more than 25% in January compared to last year, there is indeed a Toronto housing bubble. Prices have soared such that
Proposed Growth Plan amendment aims to increase housing supply
The province of Ontario has shared its proposed changes to the Growth Plan to gain feedback from the public. Soon after the changes were shared, the Ontario Home Builders’ Association expressed their support of the proposed amendment.
HST around the house
With HST tax coming into effect July 1st, many new home owners are wondering what exactly will be affected, and what won’t. Many household items that were previously subject to 8% provincial and 5% federal tax will now simply switch over to the 13% HST,
The winners of the 2017 EnerQuality Awards
Last week, EnerQuality hosted the Housing Innovation Forum and Awards. The theme was “New, Now, Next;” the forum explored and examined innovations in the new home industry and the potential of future technologies. Topics included building sciences,
Final phase of Ancroft Place now available
Canlight Realty Corporation has released the final suites at Ancroft Place for sale. Previous phases sold out within days, so great is the demand for these charming English-country-style two- and three-storey homes, set on a leafy cul-de-sac in the Roseda
Our Visit to Silverthorn Heights
Recently, we had the opportunity to visit the Silverthorn Heights site at 55 Ypres Road, near Keele and Eglinton in Toronto. We met with Corey Brown of ICON Homes, who told us a little bit more about the community.The site of Silverthorn HeightsThe site
Urban Towndominiums Offers the Best of Both Worlds
Can’t decide between a townhome or condominium? Don’t worry, Rosehaven Homes will be launching Urban Towndominiums at Mount Pleasant in Brampton in early 2015! (That’s right, it’s already that time of year when we start looking forward to launches in the
THE MERCER PRESENTATION BRINGS THE 'WOW' FACTOR
Graywood Developments Ltd. and Beaverhall Homes knew that the Presentation Centre for their fabulous condominium at John and Mercer Streets in Toronto would have to be special to convey the uniqueness of this residence, so they called on The Design Agency
Only 5 Lots Remain at Copperstone in Ballantrae!
UPDATE (Aug 27): Only 3 lots remaining! Newinhomes.com has been keeping a close eye on Geranium Homes’ luxury Ballantrae community, Copperstone, since earlier this year. Back in late April, Copperstone was 50 percent sold, and today, only five manor
OHBA and Liberals Aim to Improve College of Trades
Following the Liberals’ majority win earlier this month, Newinhomes.com caught up with CEO of the Ontario Home Builders Association (OHBA), Joe Vaccaro to see how he suspects the housing industry will be affected. Optimistically, as many leaders are in
