CMHC increasing mortgage insurance premiums
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) just announced that it is increasing its mortgage loan insurance premiums, effective March 17, 2017. Don’t worry, it shouldn’t affect your ability to afford a home. Mortgage loan insurance is necessary
Minto Selected for Net-Zero Energy Housing Project
As a result of the organization's long history of building more sustainable homes and communities, Minto has been selected as one of five building partners in Natural Resources Canada's (NRCan) ecoENERGY Innovation Initiative (ecoEII), led by Owens
Art Auction Raises $80,000 for the Nanny Angel Network
On Oct. 18, OPUS Homes and the Ladies of the Brush hosted the first ever “Bitch n’ Paint Art Auction” at Copper Creek Golf Club in Vaughan. The Ladies of the Brush is a group of four wonderful artists: Angie DeGasperis, Grace Bruno D’Alessandro, Mary
Construction Tour: Cranbrooke Village
We recently had the opportunity to take a construction tour of Options for Homes’ Toronto condo development, Cranbrooke Village. We met our tour guide on site; the Construction Superintendent, Emiliano Cervini of Deltera (Tridel’s construction
Spring Valley Village: Coming to Brampton!
For the past few months, we at the Toronto Star's NewInHomes.com have noticed that builders are getting better and better at incorporating the natural surroundings into their low-rise communities - and Royal Pine Homes is no exception.
Distinctive Style at Distinctive Appliances
As the cooler weather sets in, it’s time to gear up for the season of dinner parties. This year’s models of appliances feature next generation technology, with programmable functions for ultimate convenience, letting home chefs spend more time with
Do You Want to Live on the Water in Grimsby?
Have you heard the latest news from Branthaven Homes? They are getting ready to launch their latest master-planned waterfront community in Grimsby, which is going by the name, Lake House.Scheduled for a summer release, Lake House will feature a very
Havelock Town Manors: Coming Soon to Markham!
Some builders just have a knack for scoping out great plots of land, and Briarwood Homes is one of them. This week, we would like to present to you, one of their highly anticipated low-rise developments, which is headed for Markham. Introducing, Haveloc
Chaz Captures 9 Silver Awards At The Nationals
The votes are in for the Silver Awards in 'The Nationals" 2010/2011 Sales and Marketing Awards presented by the National Association of Home Builders, and CHAZ on Charles at Yonge was singled out for numerous accolades.
These tips will help you stick to your monthly budget
With the price of housing steadily on the rise with no signs of slowing down, it seems more important than ever to stick to your monthly budget. Whether you’re saving for your first home, paying off a mortgage, or content renting, the high cost of living
