How to convince your parents to downsize
When you’ve left the nest for good and you’re parents are all alone in a big house with too many possessions, it’s time for them to start thinking about downsizing. You’re building a nest of your own, so we realize this is a busy time in your life, but
How will Pokémon Go affect the real estate market?
So, this Pokémon Go thing has really taken off. When something impacts the world like this, whether it’s a game, a politician, or a natural disaster, it’s difficult for us not to think about how it will affect the real estate market. Naturally, we had to
How to prepare your new condo for your first baby
There are so many reasons why more couples are or will be raising babies in condo units in and around the Greater Toronto Area.
How the government is planning to improve housing affordability for first-time buyers
Finance Minister Bill Morneau tabled the Government of Canada’s Budget 2019 yesterday, and there was an emphasis on improving housing affordability for first-time buyers.
How to make your home more energy efficient this winter
In some ways, winter weather is magical. Crisp air and falling snow help make the holidays a special time of year. The higher heating bills, however, are anything but magical. Thankfully, there are many free and otherwise affordable ways to make your
How to support Toronto’s homeless this holiday season
Have you started your holiday shopping yet? This year, don’t forget to consult the 2017 Holiday Wish List released by the City of Toronto to support the city’s homeless and at-risk community. The City surveyed 50 agencies that operate
How the stress test is actually helping buyers
“Buyers knocked out of the market by the stress test are being saved, not persecuted,” says Globe & Mail writer Rob Carrick in a recent article.
How to Preserve the Urban Forest in Toronto
Condos and skyscrapers may be sprouting from the ground faster than we can keep up, but in the midst of all this development, what is Toronto doing to protect the city’s trees? Toronto’s ravines, boulevards, and parks are home to more than four million
How to get your home ready for back-to-school
We know it’s not technically the end of summer, but for families with children in school, the beginning of September marks the end of the season.
