Genworth Canada: Pros and Cons of Buying an Older Home
Recently, Genworth Canada released a video entitled, “The Pros and Cons of Buying an Older Home.” Obviously, we normally focus on the new home industry, but we want potential homebuyers to be well informed no matter what kind of home they are
Is There a Good Time to Buy?
Like having children, there is no perfect time to buy real estate. (Or maybe there is, but without the gift of clairvoyance, none of us are likely to recognize it.) If you’ve got time to sit on a property and ride out market fluctuations, it certainly
TARION: Five Important Tips When Buying a New Home
By Tarion: Buying a new home can be both an exciting, and at times, overwhelming experience. Choosing the perfect floor plan and designing your dream kitchen are only part of the puzzle. The key to ensuring your experience is a rewarding one is to go
Tarion’s 35 Year History
So, how many people out there actually understand what the Tarion Warranty Corporation is? To put it simply, Tarion protects the rights of new home buyers and regulates new home builders.Tarion’s Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act outlines the
BILD’s Downtown East Bus and Walking Tour
Last week, we attended the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) "Downtown East Bus and Walking Tour." It was BILD's first Walking Tour since 2009, and it looked like a good 50 or 60 people were in attendance - a great turnout!Our
More questions than answers
In a report issued yesterday, ONPHA (Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association) says that lower homeownership rates are about to create additional pressure on an already-strained rental housing market. The report, Where’s Home? 2013, released in conjunction
Larry Blankenstein Talks ME Condos
Earlier this week, the Toronto Star’s Newinhomes.com visited with the President of Lash Group of Companies Larry Blankenstein. We mostly discussed their latest project, ME Condos (Markham and Ellesmere Living). We also learned about the future of Lash
The New Way to Build
Purchasing a new home is one of the largest investments you will ever make.
Never a dull moment
I think we all hoped for a more elegant path to the world stage than the alleged video of our alleged mayor doing alleged unsavory things, so with Ford’s antics taking up airtime on every station from here to California (if you haven’t seen The Daily
Block Party at The Canary District
Once complete, The Canary District will be one of Toronto’s best and most vibrant neighbourhoods. The area will feature a healthy mixture of open green spaces, retail components, new condos, and of course, the recently topped-off 82,000-square-foot YMCA
