May we live in interesting times
By Sam ReissReportedly an English translation of a Chinese proverb, “May you live in interesting times” has just as often been labelled a curse. Whatever the case, it seems we’re on the brink of some interesting times indeed.The Bank of Canada last week
Mississauga Backing off Land Transfer Tax...For Now
Last week, we wrote about the City of Mississauga’s plan to start charging a land transfer tax, one that would add thousands of dollars to the price of a new home in Mississauga. We felt that it was unfair, and illogical, since no new services were being
Trimart: October Showing more Great Numbers
With November coming to a close, October's low-rise sales numbers are starting to roll in, with some expected positive news. October showed a 6.4% sales increase over October of 2011, which sets the path for a strong fourth quarter across the Greater
What goes down must come up
By Sam ReissSince some tough changes to mortgage rules this past summer, it has indeed looked like our white-hot market is cooling. I give it about a year of modest price adjustments, and suggest to all those looking to move up the property ladder that
Mississauga Looking at New Land Transfer Fee
Remember that pesky land transfer tax in Toronto? The one that has helped deter buyers from purchasing both low-rise and high-rise homes in the city? The one that adds upwards of $20,000 to the bottom line when moving to Toronto? Yup, that’s the one!
Trimart Report: Low-rise Continues to Thrive
The October stats show that the low-rise market is recovering at a healthy rate. Multiple builders continue to build off the success that they saw in September, proving that market saturation is not an issue just yet.Listed below are some notable sites
Industry Profile: Andy Brethour of PMA Brethour - PART 2
This week, in Part 2 of our conversation with Andy Brethour of PMA Brethour, we take a look at Andy’s views on planning and how we, as a city, compare to other cities around the world.NewInHomes (NIH): What has changed as far as residential development
Calgary Market Booming?
We enjoy taking theoretical trips to different pockets of Canada peek at some of the interesting and unique buildings being developed. In the past, we have taken a look at the Tour Des Canadiens by our friends at Canderel, as well as Le Peterson and Le
Low-Rise Market Picking up Steam
Despite the slowdown in the high-rise market, low-rise sales sites in the Greater Toronto Area have really started to pick up steam, according to this week’s Trimart Report. Sites all over the Toronto CMA, from Brampton to Whitby, have been successful
Industry Profile: Andy Brethour of PMA Brethour - PART 1
The team at the Toronto Star’s NewInHomes.com headed out to Markham to meet with Andy Brethour, one of the most interesting players in the real estate game. We talked about his history in the business, his philanthropy, as well as his vision for the
