New mandatory standard lease protects residential tenants and landlords
The government of Ontario just announced a new mandatory, easy-to-understand standard lease for private residential leases in an effort to improve tenant protection. The standard lease applies to single and semi-detached homes,
New home construction holds steady following 10-year high
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released its housing starts report for January 2018, announcing steady new home construction continuing from last year. The housing starts trend for January 2018 was 224,865 units, compared
First-time buyers should take advantage of the Boost program at Daniels FirstHome Markham Sheppard
We recently posted about how Daniels FirstHome has become even more attractive to first-time buyers with the current market conditions. New condo prices are hitting record highs, supply is still low, and there’s a new
‘When you have weak supply responses…prices have nowhere to go but up’
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released a new study, Examining Escalating House Prices in Large Canadian Metropolitan Centres. According to their findings, strong economic and population growth along with low mortgage
More square footage doesn’t always equal happiness
When it comes to your home, is there such a thing as too much space? I’ve been wondering as I read another newspaper feature about a family of four having trouble finding the three-bedroom apartment they “need.” I wonder
Expect resale housing market to rebound later this year
The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) released its monthly resale report for January 2018, announcing a big dip in sales in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) compared to last year. One of the things Ben Myers, President of Bullpen Research
Life in Winona is now open and over 50% sold!
We just received word from Branthaven Homes that Life in Winona is over 50% sold! This beautiful Hamilton area community is now open to the public and has been highly successful so far. Life features townhomes from $439,990 and semis
Catching up with first-time buyers, Larry and Joan
A year ago, we met up with Larry and Joan to talk to them about their new home purchase at Minto Westside in Toronto. They’re both first-time buyers and we learned a lot about how they made the decision together and why they
Saisons by Concord has amenities for all condo dwellers
One of the most interesting condo developments currently active in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is Saisons by Concord. This North York condo is ideal for you if you value and appreciate a wide variety of amenities! Before jumping into all
The EQ Awards highlight the best in energy efficiency
The finalists of the annual EnerQuality Awards have been announced! An EnerQuality labelled home is more energy efficient than your standard built to code home, so the finalists all demonstrate exceptional energy efficiency practices with their new
