New inclusionary zoning bylaws give municipalities power over affordable housing development
The province of Ontario just announced new inclusionary zoning bylaws in an effort to build a greater number of affordable housing units.
Even with the housing market calming, this happy tenant plans to keep on renting
Last year, we chatted with Charlotte (named changed for privacy), a mother of one renting a home in the Junction neighbourhood of Toronto. She explained why she was happy renting and had no plans to buy.
Affordability spurring condo construction in Toronto
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released its housing starts report for March 2018, announcing that construction pace remained steady through the month.
50% of millennials plan to buy a home in the next two years
According to a recent survey conducted by Ipsos for the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), 32% of Canadians are likely to buy a home within the next two years. This percentage is 7 points higher than last year and the increase is thanks to millennials.
It’s time to start seeds for your home garden
I love to sow and grow my own annual flowering plants in my home garden. There is a measure of satisfaction from the activity that is greater than any that I grow from store-bought transplants.
5 reasons your family will love living at Whitby Meadows
On April 21st, Arista Homes, DECO Homes, Fieldgate Homes, OPUS Homes, and Paradise Developments will open their sales office doors for a limited release of freehold townhomes, semis, and 30’ and 36’ detached homes at Whitby Meadows.
Tips for owning a bike in a condo
There’s some rain and even snow in the forecast, but it looks like temperatures are starting to remain consistently above zero degrees celsius. You know what that means? It’s time to dust off your bike and get rolling!
$100 million to support energy efficient retrofits in Ontario homes
The governments of Canada and Ontario recently announced up to $100 million in funding to support energy efficient retrofit projects for homeowners.
Average selling price drops for all housing types, except condos
The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) released its monthly resale housing report for March 2018, announcing another dip in sales and new listings compared to the record high activity in 2017.
