How to Choose Kitchen Cabinets for Your New Home
For most families, the kitchen is the heart of the home. When it comes time to choose the new finishes for your new home, the kitchen will often, and should be the room that takes the most research. The planning you do ahead of time can make a big
How you can help make Toronto a greener city at home
The City of Toronto partnered with three community groups on the Toronto’s Greenest Neighbourhoods project with the goal of encouraging more people to take advantage of rebates and incentives for home energy retrofits.
How Canada’s mediocre productivity affects housing prices
I was about to get out of the car the other day when, on 1010 AM radio, I caught the beginning of a discussion about Canadian productivity, defined as the gross domestic product (GDP) per hour worked. I didn’t stick around for the discussion, but I was
See how 2 builders satisfy consumer demand in this hot market
Although it is one of those rare “good” problems to have, it’s no mean feat keeping up with consumer demand at sales offices these days. Particularly in the low-rise sector, where supply just can’t keep up with demand, builders are faced with the
How does a condo attract end-users?
By: Sam ReissThe Toronto Dominion bank is warning that Canada is moderately “overbuilt.” TD Economist Francis Fong says the current pace of construction “well north” of the average rate of household formation; he says nation-wide it isn’t a problem, but
How to be a good neighbour in a low-rise community
We recently posted a few tips on what not to do when you live in a condo building. Well, we can’t forget about all our readers living in low-rise communities. Here are a few etiquette tips on how to be the best neighbour on your street (maybe not the
How to throw together a last minute New Year’s Eve party at home
If you’re thinking of putting together a super last minute New Year's Eve bash at your place, we have a few tips for you.
How to prevent basement flooding
With the abundance of rain and news that Toronto Island is off limits to non-residents until the flooding situation is solved, we want to take a few minutes to remind you of how you can prevent basement flooding in your home. There are numerous causes of
How Your New Home Got So Expensive
Land costs make up for about half of your new home costs.
How Women Fare in Canadian Cities
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives this month released “The Best and Worst Places to Be a Woman in Canada: The Gender Gap in Canada’s 25 Biggest Cities.” The study looks at the gender gap in the largest 25 metropolitan areas in the country,
