Homes

“I just don’t understand why more people aren’t talking about this.” A Torontonian woman who’s invested in multiple Downtown rental properties (and has asked to remain anonymous), thinks platforms such as Airbnb are an “illusion” to the real problem of ...

The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of ensuring a healthy, competitive, and stable housing market for all Canadians, while also working to improve tax fairness. To that end, the Government of Canada has taken significant steps to address tax ...

Bees Matter is calling on Canadians to get out and plant pollinator-friendly gardens in support of the important role honey bees play in all of our lives. Bees Matter is designating the week of June 5 – 12, 2017 as ...

Emily Moore— Even though you might enjoy the perks of living in an apartment or condo in Toronto, one thing that you might not have a private, spacious yard. And if you’re into gardening, you might wish that you had ...

On May 17, at a gala luncheon atop the CN Tower attended by a glitzy crowd of about 160 top-end Toronto real estate agents, developer Concord Adex unveiled Concord Canada House, the final piece of the CityPlace development on the ...

Word has come down that the Ontario government finally passed legislation to regulate the home inspection industry and establish qualifications for home inspectors. The Home Inspection Act 2017 establishes minimum standards for home inspection contracts, home inspection reports, disclosures and ...

The real estate market does not remain in a stagnant state, it has highs where properties sell like cakes and alternate lows wherein it would be extremely difficult to sell a property. With the latter, you run the risk of ...

With the support of The Regional Municipality of York and the City of Toronto, LEAF is launching a new, subsidized Do-It-Yourself Tree Planting Program that offers personalized advice from an arborist through a virtual consultation. The new Do-It-Yourself program gives ...

A new online database helps consumers find out if mortgage brokers have broken the rules that govern their profession. Consumers can enter a mortgage broker’s name or company into the search-friendly database and see disciplinary actions (e.g., licence suspensions, administrative ...

Money-saving strategies to save money on your electricity, oil and/or natural-gas bills Crank down your thermostat and keep warm using sweaters, socks, long pants, and slippers instead. This could save you as much as four percent on your heating bill. ...