Home price growth slowing, but Toronto still at risk of price acceleration
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation released its quarterly Housing Market Assessment, reporting that the country’s housing market is highly vulnerable for the eighth consecutive quarter.
You can’t have a complete community without employment
The Centre for Urban Research & Land Development out of Ryerson University has released another interesting report; this one’s about the effectiveness of Ontario’s Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe from an employment growth perspective.
Despite soaring prices, new condos remain the most affordable option
The Building Industry and Land Development Association released its new home statistics for June 2018, reporting a strong focus on new condos in the Greater Toronto Area, despite rising prices.
Free BikeSpace app aims to improve bike parking in Toronto
The City of Toronto just announced a new free app called BikeSpace, which will be used to improve bike parking across the city.
Luxury home sales levelling out in the GTA
Earlier this month, Sotheby’s International Realty Canada released its 2018 Mid-Year Top-Tier Real Estate Report, highlighting sales activity of $1 million+ and $4 million+ homes in major markets.
Are there drawbacks to an open-concept floor plan?
When you think of it, the first homes for humans – caves – were the original open-concept layouts, with occasional offshoots where people could sleep away from the noise of family.
Home maintenance tasks to tackle in August
In July, Tarion Warranty Corporation recommends airing out damp basements, cleaning your air conditioner, checking exhaust fans, checking your water heater for leaks, checking and resetting your ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI), and more!
Oakville couple purchases at Stone & South Condos in Gananoque!
We recently had the opportunity to visit Gananoque to learn more about Stone & South Condos by CaraCo Development Corporation. The two-day trip convinced us the area is an amazing cottage alternative, and now we have positive feedback from a purchaser!
It will soon be easier for self-employed Canadians to qualify for a mortgage
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation is making it easier for self-employed Canadians to apply and qualify for mortgages.
An action plan to improve housing affordability in the GGH
Ryerson University’s Centre for Urban Research & Land Development recently released an “Action Plan,” aiming to improve housing affordability in the Greater Golden Horseshoe.
