Haute Kitchens
By Kathy FlaxmanIn the fantasy of the perfect kitchen the ingredients are always on hand, in their freshest, most eye appealing form. The countertop gleams, stretching as far as the eye can see, and on that countertop is one perfect symbol of domestic
How to Choose the Right New Home Builder
By Mark SalernoWhen you decide to buy a brand new house or condominium, choosing the right builder is as important as choosing your home. When you purchase a home, you also “buy” the company that will build it. Your satisfaction will depend on their
Buying Your First Home - Part Two
By Sarah O`ConnorDollars and Sense:Narrowing your focus and sweating the small stuffNow that you have an idea of what you want and what you can afford, the fun can really begin. Based on the long list of developments you generated thanks to the Toronto
Ownership at The Canary District is Within Reach
With an initial $1,000 down, you can make your dreams come to lifeA downtown home of your own doesn’t have to be a dream, even if coming up with a down payment has been a challenge. With its MyHome program making first-time ownership easy, you can put
Good Neighbour Policies for Condo Dwellers
Perhaps the poet Robert Frost said it best when he wrote: "Good fences make good neighbours." But that advice is tough to follow when living in a new condo. High-density housing can require a greater level of patience and a willingness to tune out the
The Benefits of Condo Ownership
By Barbara LawlorFor the past few years, the housing media has been full of news about condominiums and how this lifestyle is taking the Greater Toronto Area by storm. Certainly, we have seen the popularity of high-rise condominiums in Toronto skyrocket.
Genworth Series: Finding the Right Home
There's no one "right way" to go about finding a home. But here are a few tips that may make the process a little easier and remove some of the anxiety associated with making what is, for most people, their largest single purchase in life.There are
Make the Most of Your Sales Office Experience!
By Barbara LawlorAs fantastic as it is to have the Internet for condominium shopping these days, nothing beats an in-person visit to the sales offices of the buildings you are considering. Realize that developers devote a great deal of energy and
How to Read your New Home Floorplans
By Amit PaulIt seems to me that the need to understand, and be able to properly decipher, real estate floor plans should be greater today than ever before. In a large portion of real estate sales the floor plan is all we have to try and understand what
Building Your New Home Buying Team
As a first time homebuyer, it is important to put together the right team of professionals, so Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offers the following who's who list of experts and what they should bring to the table:Real estate agent Among
