5 ways to make your home more romantic
Valentine’s Day is coming up! Perhaps you recently moved in with a loved one, got married, want to rekindle your romance or celebrate a long lasting partnership. I’m sharing ways to bring more love into your home this month! Shag
First-time buyers should take advantage of the Boost program at Daniels FirstHome Markham Sheppard
We recently posted about how Daniels FirstHome has become even more attractive to first-time buyers with the current market conditions. New condo prices are hitting record highs, supply is still low, and there’s a new
Catching up with first-time buyers, Larry and Joan
A year ago, we met up with Larry and Joan to talk to them about their new home purchase at Minto Westside in Toronto. They’re both first-time buyers and we learned a lot about how they made the decision together and why they
Daniels FirstHome Beckenrose opening in Brampton this summer
Based on current market condition reports in both the resale and new home markets, and some of our recent first-time buyer stories, we understand how you may be discouraged. Fortunately, Daniels FirstHome has a new community coming this
The intentions and expectations of 3 types of homebuyers
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) recently released the 2018 Prospective Home Buyer Survey results, which focuses on the buying intentions of three groups; first-time buyers, previous owners, and current owners. There are many
What’s love got to do with it?
Tina Turner didn’t think love had anything to do with it, but when it comes to your home, there’s gotta be some. Last year, we dedicated February to special features all about love and living together. We had some great contributions
Home maintenance tasks you never think about
When it comes to home maintenance, there are the obvious things that stand out for everyone; clearing the gutters, shoveling the driveway, repairing downspouts, sealing windows, etc. We bet there’s a handful of home maintenance tasks that
This first-time buyer doesn’t care about cost per square foot
We recently had the opportunity to chat with a first-time buyer about his decision to buy a new construction condo either in downtown Toronto or the Danforth area. As you read through the questions and answers, you’ll find that
Top 5 must-have garden tools for next season
When I visit someone’s garden I love to get a peek into their tool shed. The selection of tools that they use in the garden tells me a lot about their gardening process. I have my very favourite tools and I have a couple of tips to help you get the
2018’s top trends in the home renovation industry
National trends suggest that nearly half of Canadian homeowners will choose to renovate their properties this year (with 48% of homeowners polled by CIBC last May planning to renovate in 2017). If, like much of the country, a home renovation
