5 common mistakes that first-time buyers make
Sometimes it seems like buying a house or condo unit is as easy as walking into a store and buying a new shirt. All you have to do is walk into a presentation or sales centre, pick a unit, sign an Agreement of Purchase and Sale, and write your cheques.
First-time buyer land transfer tax rebate increasing to $4,000
The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) just announced that first-time buyers will soon receive a bigger and better land transfer tax rebate!In the 2016 Fall Economic Statement, the Government of Ontario announced that the Land Transfer Tax rebate is
Money Saving Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
Have you ever been curious enough to turn your faucet full-blast on maximum heat, just to see how hot it can really get? Me neither. How about lowering the temperature on your hot water heater to see how much you can save on your energy bill! The optimum
The first rendering of WestBeach Condominiums by Marlin Spring
Here’s your first look at WestBeach Condominiums, the highly anticipated boutique condo coming to Queen Street East and Coxwell in Toronto by Marlin Spring. At the beginning of the year, we received some information about WestBeach Condominiums, and
First Community Meeting about Mirvish+Gehry
(L-R) David Mirvish and Frank Gehry - photo by Peter J. Thompson/National PostBy Penny MunozToronto native and world-renowned architect Frank Gehry showed his dedication to the Mirvish+Gehry project in a community council meeting recently by stating that
First-Time Homebuyers more Prepared in 2013
First-time homebuyers continue to adjust to the rules that are being placed in front of them, says a recent survey by our friends over at Genworth Financial.An annual poll by Genworth asked 1,514 Canadians questions about their financial well being,
Hamilton condo construction on the rise thanks to first-time buyers
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation released its housing starts data for June 2018, reporting an upward trend compared to the previous month.
Menkes builds the first LEED Silver home in Halton Hills
With the beginning of the year still on our minds, we’ve noticed that sustainable design in the home industry has surpassed being a trend and is quickly becoming the norm. If it’s not the norm, it’s surely becoming very important to homebuyers,
Calgary’s first car-free condo opens with great success!
Metropia President Howard Sokolowski (second-from left), Knightsbridge President Joe Starkman (third-from right) and PMA Brethour’s President Andrew Brethour (second-from right) with the Metropia and Knightsbridge team. Photo: Brian Buchsdruecker -
The Residences at the Ritz Carlton Announce One-Day Only Sale
One of the most anticipated condominium openings in the City of Toronto is three weeks away. The Residences at the Ritz Carlton is opening its doors on April 30th.
