In recent years, having a section of your home dedicated to relax, unwinding or exclusively for working has gone far beyond a clawfoot bathtub or typical home office. The trend of she sheds has become incredibly popular, allowing anybody (not exclusive to “she’s”) to customize their very own space - typically in the form of a backyard shed. It’s actually quite convenient when you think about, no...
Are you thinking of downsizing? Or, maybe you work long hours or like to travel. Owning a home with property can be a hassle in these situations. The responsibility of home ownership might be preventing you from doing the things you want. It could even be adding to your already busy schedule and cutting into your budget. Things like lawn care, snow removal, and ongoing maintenance and repairs can be...
In 2019 and 2020, Canada's housing markets should see a moderation in both housing starts and sales. House prices, meanwhile, should reach levels more in line with economic fundamentals like income, employment and population growth. Those are some of the key takeaways from CMHC's just-released 2018 Housing Market Outlook (HMO) for Canada. Like previous editions of the national HMO, the latest edition...
Picture this: A prominent downtown suburb with cutting-edge urban planning, sustainable revitalization, a vibrant community, and dense green landscaping. This dream is about to turn into a reality for Oakville, a prominent and fast-growing destination in Southern Ontario. In a quest to inject some new life, while retaining the rich cosmopolitan culture of downtown Oakville, the town has announced a...
