Greater Toronto Area home sales drop as prices continue to rise
The Toronto Real Estate Board released its monthly resale housing market results for February 2019, reporting a drop in sales and a need to revise the mortgage stress test.
If Toronto property taxes spike should the municipal land transfer tax be eliminated?
Ever since a new report came out about how there’s room to increase Toronto’s residential property taxes, I’ve seen a lot of different opinions surface. Here’s what I think...
Torontonians have mixed feelings about the rental market
Forum Research released the results of one of its latest polls about rental housing in Toronto. The poll found that the majority of Torontonians believe the City of Toronto should have authority on rental housing issues like evictions.
Crown Prince of Denmark unveils architecture exhibit at Aqualuna presentation centre
The Royal Highness Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark lent a helping hand in the grand opening of Waterfront Architecture: Placemaking and Context, a new free exhibit showcasing waterfront projects by Danish architecture firm 3XN.
Expect spring weather to be in full swing very soon!
This has been a long, freezing winter with a ton of snow...and it’s not over. This week is supposed to be extremely cold! But, it is March, so the first day of spring is only a few weeks away!
Sifton Properties named Ontario Green Builder at the EQ Awards!
This year’s winners of the EnerQuality Awards have been announced! When it comes to energy efficiency, green building, and sustainability in the new home building industry, the EQ Awards is one of the most prestigious forms of recognition.
CHBA recommends 5 ways to address housing affordability challenges
At the end of February, the Canadian Home Builders’ Association Day on the Hill took place, where CHBA met with members of parliament and senators to provide potential solutions to the housing affordability challenges Canadians face across the country.
Is it time to consider increasing Toronto’s property taxes?
The Centre for Urban Research and Land Development released a new report recently about how much room Toronto residential property taxes have to grow...and you’re not going to like it (if you live in Toronto).
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7 ideas to consider for your 2019 kitchen renovation
Do you plan to renovate your kitchen in 2019? Kitchens are one of the most utilized rooms in a household. Considered the heart of the home, kitchens are a place to gather, communicate, cook, and socialize.
Greater Toronto Area luxury home market to heat up this spring
It looks like the Greater Toronto Area’s luxury home market will be strong this year compared to 2018, according to a new report from Royal LePage.
