Daniels FirstHome Beckenrose opening in Brampton this summer
Based on current market condition reports in both the resale and new home markets, and some of our recent first-time buyer stories, we understand how you may be discouraged. Fortunately, Daniels FirstHome has a new community coming this
The intentions and expectations of 3 types of homebuyers
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) recently released the 2018 Prospective Home Buyer Survey results, which focuses on the buying intentions of three groups; first-time buyers, previous owners, and current owners. There are many
2018 may be a bad year for first-time buyers
The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) released its Market Year in Review & Outlook Report, which includes the results of their latest Ipsos consumer survey. There are no big surprises in the report – new policies were set in motion last
What’s love got to do with it?
Tina Turner didn’t think love had anything to do with it, but when it comes to your home, there’s gotta be some. Last year, we dedicated February to special features all about love and living together. We had some great contributions
Toronto at risk of overvaluation despite slowed price growth
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released its Housing Market Assessment (HMA), announcing Canada’s housing markets as highly vulnerable for the sixth consecutive quarter, mostly due to strong evidence of overvaluation
Increasing new housing supply should be a priority
High prices, declining inventory and strong sales were the hallmarks of 2017, according to a new release from the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD). Last year was the fourth-strongest year for new home sales in the GTA
This first-time buyer doesn’t care about cost per square foot
We recently had the opportunity to chat with a first-time buyer about his decision to buy a new construction condo either in downtown Toronto or the Danforth area. As you read through the questions and answers, you’ll find that
Home maintenance tasks you never think about
When it comes to home maintenance, there are the obvious things that stand out for everyone; clearing the gutters, shoveling the driveway, repairing downspouts, sealing windows, etc. We bet there’s a handful of home maintenance tasks that
Top 5 must-have garden tools for next season
When I visit someone’s garden I love to get a peek into their tool shed. The selection of tools that they use in the garden tells me a lot about their gardening process. I have my very favourite tools and I have a couple of tips to help you get the
More and more buyers priced out of the new condo market
The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) released its new home sales report for December 2017 along with some totals for the year, announcing strong sales amidst declining inventory. There were 44,143 new home sales
