So you’ve decided to take the big leap and become a first-time home buyer. Below are the steps that you can take as you prepare for the big milestone. Step #1: Determine your budget Compared to renting, there are a lot more financial factors to consider when it comes to buying a home. In addition to the purchase price of the home itself, there are lawyer fees, closing costs ...
Aurora has long been in the shadow of its larger and vibrant adjacent cities and towns in York Region, such as Newmarket, Markham, and Richmond Hill. However, Aurora is quickly gaining the reputation of being an equally livable place to live in the region. What makes Aurora such an attractive place to live in York Region and the GTA? 1) Committed and Action-Focused Municipal Government In January 2019, the ...
Maclean’s Magazine named Oakville as the number 1 best place to live in Canada in 2018. Data was gathered from 415 cities across the country, and they were ranked in 10 categories: affordability, wealth and economy, taxes, population growth, commute, crime, weather, access to health care, amenities, and culture. Environics Analytics provided the majority of the data. The analysis not only showed that Oakville was #1 in the “Canada’s Best ...
Thornhill Woods is one of the most desired neighbourhoods in the York Region municipality of Vaughan. With its availability of good schools, low crime rate, easy access to major highways, and variety of amenities available, it’s no wonder that owning real estate in this neighbourhood proves to be a good investment. Location Thornhill Woods is located at Pleasant Ridge Avenue and Apple Blossom Drive in Vaughan. Developer Info ...
You often hear location names such as Woodbridge, Maple, and Thornhill. You know that they’re north of Toronto, and that they’re part of York Region. But are they considered towns or cities? Are they part of a bigger city? Are they informal names of neighbourhoods or geographic areas? It can get confusing when you’re writing a mailing address, or would like to tell someone which city you’re going to (or ...
The option to dine in in restaurants may be off limit at the moment due to COVID-19 measures, but it doesn’t mean that you should deprive yourself of certain food cravings or delicious ethnic foods! If you live in or near mid-town in Toronto, you likely have come across the construction zones and road diversions due to the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension / Eglinton Light Rail Transit (LRT) project. Although ...
If you have been to the Yonge-Eglinton area and along Eglinton St. West lately, you know that there is a massive construction project going on to extend the Eglinton Crosstown public transportation route. The ongoing construction is resulting in certain road closures, reduction of lanes, diversion of bus routes that usually pass through the area, and for many who live, work, or frequently travel through the area – both a ...
