The highlights of CMHC’s First-Time Homebuyers Survey
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has released the results of its 2015 First-Time Homebuyers Survey. The survey was conducted online last April and there were 788 participants from across Canada. They had all purchased their first home
Here are the 2018 Awards of Distinction finalists
The Ontario Home Builders’ Association recently announced the finalists of the 2018 Awards of Distinction! Excellence in building, design, renovation, sales and marketing is recognized across 41 categories.
Renovations that make living together even better
You already love each other, so living together should be a cinch, right? Unfortunately, that’s not always true, especially if your home isn’t conducive for two. If you’re ever fighting over mirror time or bumping into each other trying to get to the
Closing Costs: What You Need to Know
One often misunderstood concern when buying a new home involves closing costs. While incredibly important, your closing costs are something that can be easily understood and managed. Those who neglect to consider their closing costs however are bound for
The Countdown to the Exciting Trailwoods Launch Begins!
Let the countdown begin - Reid’s Heritage Homes will be launching Trailwoods, a new low-rise community off the shore of Georgian Bay in Thornbury in August 2015.Trailwoods will feature a selection of detached bungalows, ranging from 1,510 to 1,939 square
N3 Condo success a testament to millennials’ indifference to car ownership
On site next to the iconic St. Louis Hotel (l-r) Michael Brown, President & CEO of Calgary Municipal Land Corp.; Andy Brethour, President, PMA Brethour Real Estate; Joe Starkman, President, Knightsbridge Homes; Vincent St. Pierre, representing the
Builders report 33% drop in first-time buyers
It’s now been more than a year since the stress test came into effect. The policy requires that you qualify at 2% higher than your agreed upon rate with your lender. This test applies whether you put down more or less than 20% on the home.
Residents of Torre de David to be Evacuated
Evacuation of Torre de David, the world’s largest slum began now that Chinese investors have purchased the building to develop a financial sector. Recognizable from appearances on Homeland, this 45-storey abandoned skyscraper in Venezuela was home to
Monarch and Mattamy Break Ground at Riva del Lago in Etobicoke
Big news for the Etobicoke waterfront - the ground has been broken at Riva del Lago, marking the first major milestone since Mattamy Homes officially announced the purchase of Monarch.“We are excited to celebrate this milestone and look forward to being
Howden Woods: Preview Opening
On Saturday May 18, 2013, the Newinhomes.com team headed out to Brampton to stop by the Preview Opening of Your Home Developments’ latest community, Howden Woods.The Howden Woods Presentation CentreFrom the outside, the Howden Woods Presentation Centre
