New low-rise sales are strong despite economic uncertainty
With the Canadian dollar dropping dramatically with no real sign of stopping, there has been a sense of uncertainty about the amount of economic growth there will be in 2016. According to Trimart Research Corporation, this uncertainty hasn’t affected new
The most stylish smart home products you can own today
We’ve come a long way in home automation! The market has been flooded with the most innovative smart home products over the past few years. My peeve with some home technology is that it can often be unattractive and distract from meaningful interactions
St. Catharines real estate is heating up!
With average home prices on the rise across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), surrounding areas are beginning to see an uptick in sales. For example, St. Catharines real estate started off the year on a hot streak with no signs of slowing down. According
Brampton, Oakville, and East Gwillimbury have the most new low-rise sales
As of the end of August 2015, the top three cities with the most new low-rise sales is Brampton, Oakville, and Mt. Albert (East Gwillimbury), according to Trimart Research Corporation. Brampton is leading with an incredible 4,910 sales, while Oakville
Generations Y and Z Want Green Homes!
We think it’s finally safe to say that the “green trend” is no longer just a trend. The sustainability industry is huge now with companies, inventors, and innovators coming up with new designs for buildings, materials, products, and technologies every
Parapan Am Games Art Installation by RAW Design Unveiled in Mississauga
As the Parapan Am Games amp up with the Torch Relays, RAW Design contributed to the opening celebrations with a stunning art installation in Mississauga.The Torch Relay in Mississauga took place at Lakeside Park along the Waterfront Trail. The
The reasons why parents are concerned about condo living
Unfortunately, there are many concerns that parents have with condo living, and we’re highlighting some of them with the hopes that it draws attention to a few things that may need to change if condos are ever to be considered ideal family housing.
Breeze: Family Living in Oshawa
With construction underway, we are getting very excited about Midhaven Homes’ latest Oshawa community, Breeze. And with Phase 2 coming soon, you should keep your eye out for any new announcements!The homes of BreezeAt Breeze, Midhaven Homes is featuring
New report calls stress test for uninsured mortgages ‘unnecessary’
Canada’s financial regulator, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI), wants homebuyers with uninsured mortgages to qualify with a stress test. A recent report from the Fraser Institute says the stress test is “unnecessary” and
A few quick pointers regarding your new home warranty
As reported in April, Urbancorp Group, a decades-old property developer in the GTA, filed for bankruptcy in the spring, with about a thousand homes under construction as of late 2015. With that in mind, I’m listing a few quick pointers regarding your new
