VIDEO: Nail Pops and Your New Home Warranty
If you’ve ever purchased a new home you may already be familiar with these pesky little guys! If you’ve never seen one before this is what it’s all about:About a year after purchasing your new home, it’s possible that the heads of some nails may start to
The Year of the Master-Plan
We hardly ever see a residential tower proposed without commercial space and retail at street level. The days of planning a residential-only building in the downtown core are behind us, but that’s not even what we want to talk about today. Toronto is
City Living Attracts Many Generations
The 2015 edition of the annual Emerging Trends in Real Estate report from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) confirms what many have seen developing over the past several years — the urban centres of cities are growing faster than the suburban areas.New
We are on the verge of a land use revolution!
A couple of recent developments have again shed light on the future use of land, and as seems to be the case in most futuristic developments, the roles predict a different reality than what we’re seeing today.The first, and closest to home, is the
Our New Perspective at Perspective Condos
Recently, we had the opportunity to visit Pianosi Development’s Perspective Condos site at Scarlett Road and Eglinton Avenue West in Toronto for a construction update. We met Site Superintendent Neil Wakil on site, who explained what stage they are on at
How 3D technology affects the world of home improvement
If you've been contemplating a home improvement project but are concerned that the process will be too challenging or the end result not what you envisioned, you may be pleasantly surprised at how much has changed in the industry.Years ago, before anyone
First-Time Homebuyers: Beware Prepayment Penalties!
We’ve all heard the term ‘mortgage,’ some might even know that as a standard, you’re allowed to pay a lump sum of 15 percent per term on the original amount outstanding. But what if you manage to penny-pinch a little extra this year and decide to pay
CONDO PRO: European-inspired Courtyards a Popular Condominium Amenity
By Barbara LawlorI just love what developers are doing with condominiums today. The exteriors are incredibly beautiful, with eclectic architecture that evokes a multitude of emotions and appeals to a diverse market. Gorgeous landscaping goes a long way
TARION: Understanding the Condominium Unit Warranty
By TarionThe warranty for your individual condo unit is separate from that of shared common elements. As the homeowner, it is your responsibility to understand and manage the warranty that comes with your individual condo unit. Here’s what you need to
Appreciate living in Canada — even if it’s getting expensive
A friend asked me yesterday what she should do when an old friend of hers arrives for a visit from Europe soon. She didn’t want to overschedule, leaving them some time to just hang out near the barbecue.
