What Time of the Year Should I List My Home?
As all industry experts know, selling a home is influenced by many different factors that can be manipulated in order to maximize profits in the shortest time period possible. Finding the right realtor to sell your home is the first step, but choosing
Canary Park Grand Opening this Weekend!
We have news that will make this short week even more exciting - On Saturday, August 9, Dundee Kilmer is celebrating the grand opening of Canary Park, the second phase of the Canary District master-plan in the east end of Toronto.Here are 7 reasons why
TARION: Radon and Your New Home Warranty
Radon is a tasteless, odourless, invisible, radioactive gas that is completely natural and some is present in almost every home. Radon can enter your home through gaps between your house and the soil, and is typically more concentrated in
The Worst Home Decor Ideas on Pinterest
We’ve all seen them. Ideas that could (arguably) have been (somewhat) decent but (clearly) something went terribly wrong. Having employed so many fabulous ideas from Pinterest in the past, with particular emphasis on seasonal decor, we think it gives us
Is Condo Living Right for You?
If you’re torn between whether or not to move into a condo, here are a few things to consider before you pack up all your worldly possessions and settle in!The good stuffSo you’re thinking of buying a condo; great! Time to throw away the lawn mower, snow
If You’re Thinking of Taking the Plunge …
I love this time of year. Thanks to such heat and sunshine being a rare deal in these parts, the very existence of July feels like an excuse to do whatever the heck we want, including blowing off work for things that are more fun. We hang out on patios,
Move Up the Condo Ladder
Recently, TD released a report saying they predicted a shift to a buyer’s market over the next 18 months, which will mean softer conditions for the condo market, i.e. more choice and better affordability. Economist Diana Petramala said its “knock-on
Tarion: Lighting the Way for New Homebuyers
Newinhomes.com attended the Tarion Media Round Table to learn more about a recent case study that involved a whole community of homes that needed repairing, figures from Tarion’s annual customer survey, and to get updated on Tarion’s current activities
Are You Ready for Homeownership?
It seems that the culture of homeownership is starting younger and younger. While some are complaining that the kids aren’t ever moving out of the basement, many are seeing their sprogs go straight from college to mortgage.There are arguments for both
Today's Condos Marvels of Efficiency
By Barbara LawlorWhether you own or rent, paying for utilities eats up a substantial portion of your income. The costs of electricity, gas and water go up all the time, and wise budgeters pay attention to conserving energy and resources wherever they
