Will 2016 be another record year for home sales in the GTA?
The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) launched its inaugural Market Year in Review & Outlook Report this week, with plans to make it an annual release.In emphasizing the importance of real estate to the economy, the report cites a recent Altus Group
TARION: Understanding the Condominium Unit Warranty
By TarionThe warranty for your individual condo unit is separate from that of shared common elements. As the homeowner, it is your responsibility to understand and manage the warranty that comes with your individual condo unit. Here’s what you need to
TMA’s New Low-Rise Market Finishes Strong in Second Quarter
According to Trimart Research Corporation, the Total Market Area saw a record breaking June with 2,085 new low-rise sales. Inventory levels stayed solid and there was an 18.9 percent year-over-year increase in sales. Trimart’s records state that June had
Never a dull moment
I think we all hoped for a more elegant path to the world stage than the alleged video of our alleged mayor doing alleged unsavory things, so with Ford’s antics taking up airtime on every station from here to California (if you haven’t seen The Daily
What does a burst housing bubble look like?
CBC this week took a look at the “question lingering behind every headline”: what does a burst bubble look like? For an answer, look back, they say, to 1989. After hitting a 30-year high of $273,698, the bottom fell right out of the market, with the
5 décor tips to make you “fall” for your home over the weekend!
It’s officially fall! I am lucky enough to split my time working in California and the GTA. After a week of scorching weather in LA, I was happy to be back to a brisk evening in Toronto.Changing up a few things in home décor to go along with the seasons,
Perform post-holiday CPR on your savings account
No matter what you celebrated last month, the holidays are notorious for mercilessly squandering savings. After all, it’s hard to stay on budget when you’re faced with parties, potlucks and pricey gift exchanges, all packed into two weeks. Now that the
Only 3 bungalow townhomes remain at Gates of Kent!
Time is running out to own at Gates of Kent in Meaford by Reid’s Heritage Homes. We just received word that there are only three bungalow townhomes (with lofts) available, so you need to act right away! All homes are already complete to drywall stage, so
The housing market: Cooling is better than bursting
Given that the family home is not only the most expensive purchase most people will ever make, as well as their hedge against a mediocre, if not outright poverty-stricken retirement, it’s no wonder we’re obsessed with the housing market. Most of the
TARION: Get to Know Your New Home Warranty
By TarionIf you’re thinking about buying a new home, you’ll soon be introduced to a whole new vocabulary – agreements of purchase and sale, addendums, and Tarion. If you aren’t already familiar with Tarion, you’ll want to be. Tarion is the regulator of
